Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Finalizing Incisal Edge Position
In the first sections of this series I discussed the role of positioning the incisal edges of maxillary central incisors using visual...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Phonetics
In previous articles, I discussed the role of positioning the incisal edges of maxillary central incisors using primarily visual cues. In...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Custom Staining Provisional Restorations
Provisional restorations have many purposes, one of the most important of which is to act as a 'blueprint' for the definitive restoration. Esthetic...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Desired Outcomes and Meeting Expectations
The contrast between the upper and lower arch has been fascinating to me since I have known this patient. Ten years ago she was given (by her periodontist)...
Doug Benting | 11 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Incisal Edges: Lip Mobility
In this article we will look at perhaps the most significant factor affecting tooth position and the overall appearance of the smile,...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Closing black triangles is a common request among esthetically aware patients. This particular patient wanted porcelain veneers to cover the mottled...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Easy Mock-Up for Esthetic Evaluation
A walk-through of how to make a simple mock-up when evaluating a dental patient for esthetic treatment.
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Evaluating Facial Esthetics: Lip Fullness
In a recent article, I discussed the importance of evaluating lip symmetry when planning esthetic treatment, specifically focusing...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
This patient is concerned about the dark line at the cervical of #11 (above). I am usually very kind to tissue when I use retraction cord and...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Anterior Resin Restorations: Which Resin Do I Use?
In this series, I plan on taking you through a quick journey of choosing a composite resin for your restoration, including the steps in the process of...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›
I received this image the other day with a question about what causes the black line under veneer provisionals. There are obviously tissue issues...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
The Importance of Evaluating Temporary Veneers
In recent articles, I went over the steps I use when bonding porcelain veneers. In this article, I'd like to reintroduce Julie as my example patient...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›