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Managing Dentogingival Discrepancies: Orthodontic and Surgical Options
Techniques & Materials

Managing Dentogingival Discrepancies: Orthodontic and Surgical Options

Dr. Mitrani offers insight on surgical and orthodontic treatment in dentogingival discrepancies in this article.

| 6 months ago ›
Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch
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Techniques & Materials

Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch

In this visual essay, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani illustrates a sample dental digital workflow used in the reconstruction of a maxillary arch.

| 1 year ago ›
Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay
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Techniques & Materials

Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay

Addressing congenitally missing lateral incisors is a common condition that justifies an interdisciplinary solution, such as canine substitution, resin-bonded...

| 2 years ago ›
Creating Esthetic Success with Full Arch Implant Supported Prosthesis
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Creating Esthetic Success with Full Arch Implant Supported Prosthesis

This Visual technique guide shows you how to transfer pontic site gingival topography to your lab for esthetic success with full arch implant supported...

| 2 years ago ›
Optimizing Occlusal Contours of a Full Arch Immediately Loaded Provisional Prosthesis
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Techniques & Materials

Optimizing Occlusal Contours of a Full Arch Immediately Loaded Provisional Prosthesis

Two techniques to rebuild occlusal contours and facilitate occlusal reconstruction of a full arch implant-supported solution.

| 2 years ago ›
Fully Guided Implant Placement and Definitive Restoration with CEREC Complete Digital Workflow
Techniques & Materials

Fully Guided Implant Placement and Definitive Restoration with CEREC Complete Digital Workflow

In this visual essay, you'll learn how to use a complete digital workflow for fully guided implant placement and definitive restoration workflow with...

| 4 years ago ›
Immediate Implant Placement in a Maxillary Molar Site with a Personalized Healing Abutment
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Techniques & Materials

Immediate Implant Placement in a Maxillary Molar Site with a Personalized Healing Abutment

Learn a step-by-step technique for more confidence in your placement of a Straumann BLX implant with a personalized healing abutment fabricated with flowable...

| 5 years ago ›
The Use of a Plaster Verification Jig to Ensure Accuracy of the Master Cast Jig
Techniques & Materials

The Use of a Plaster Verification Jig to Ensure Accuracy of the Master Cast Jig

Dr. Mitrani's visual essay outlines steps to understand materials and techniques to fabricate a plaster verification jig.

| 5 years ago ›
Utilizing Laser to Remove Ceramic Veneers
Techniques & Materials

Utilizing Laser to Remove Ceramic Veneers

Utilizing laser to remove ceramic veneers degrades the bonding interface with hydrolysis of the water in the resin cement, leading to easy removal.

| 5 years ago ›
Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 2)
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Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 2)

This article continues Dr. Mitrani's discussion of full-arch prostheses by explaining the use of analog- and CAD/CAM generated guides.

| 6 years ago ›
Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 1)
Techniques & Materials

Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 1)

In our 'restorative-driven implant era,' digital surgical guides are key tools to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.

| 7 years ago ›
Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification Part 3: Space and Tissue Deficiencies
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Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification Part 3: Space and Tissue Deficiencies

This article discusses horizontal and combined defects that must be considered when evaluating and treating the edentulous maxilla.

| 7 years ago ›