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Immediate Implant Placement in a Mandibular Molar Site

Immediate Implant Placement in a Mandibular Molar Site

Follow this visual essay for a step-by-step technique for placing an immediate implant in a mandibular molar site with simultaneous bone graft.

| 4 years ago
Giving & Receiving Feedback in the Dental Practice
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Giving & Receiving Feedback in the Dental Practice

Providing your dental team with constructive feedback provides them with the greatest opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

| 4 years ago
Rewriting Mission and Vision Statements for Growth

Rewriting Mission and Vision Statements for Growth

Downtime during the new coronavirus pandemic gives dental teams an opportunity to re-establish their principles and redefine how they serve patients.

| 4 years ago
How to Use Patient Education to Tackle 3 Practice Challenges In the COVID-19 Crisis

How to Use Patient Education to Tackle 3 Practice Challenges In the COVID-19 Crisis

How are you communicating with your patients during the coronavirus pandemic? Learn how to refine your communication plan to reduce patient anxiety and...

| 4 years ago
Disruptive Innovation in the Dental Marketplace

Disruptive Innovation in the Dental Marketplace

Positive disruption is occurring throughout the dental and health care industries. So, what's the impact on our patients? And how do we keep pace with...

| 4 years ago
Fully Guided Implant Placement and Definitive Restoration with CEREC Complete Digital Workflow

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
Replacement of Old Veneers
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Replacement of Old Veneers

A visual essay that demonstrates the steps for replacing existing ceramic veneers.

| 4 years ago
Intrinsic Dental Erosion - Causes and Diagnosis
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Intrinsic Dental Erosion - Causes and Diagnosis

Learn what to be mindful of with intrinsic erosion lesions, which are commonly found on the palatal surfaces of the maxillary teeth, followed by the occlusal...

| 4 years ago
Tips to Overcome Common Mistakes in Conversion Protocol for Fixed Hybrids

Tips to Overcome Common Mistakes in Conversion Protocol for Fixed Hybrids

Get tips on fixed hybrid techniques, including an immediate loading protocol that includes converting an immediate denture to a fixed provisional, implant-supported...

| 5 years ago
5 Elements of the ‘Less is More’ Approach in Interdisciplinary Treatment
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5 Elements of the ‘Less is More’ Approach in Interdisciplinary Treatment

Like architecture and design, sometimes the simplest option is most effective in dentistry.

| 5 years ago
Immediate Implant Placement in a Maxillary Molar Site with a Personalized Healing Abutment
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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

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