Finishing Photos: Start the Conversation
Close to home in the orthodontic practice, photos also give you an opportunity to 'show off' the amazing changes you and the patient have accomplished,...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
10 Factors That Will Influence Anterior Preparation Design, Part II
In Part 1 of this article, the five factors that have the greatest influence on anterior preparation design were discussed. It is now time to review...
Robert Winter | 9 years ago ›
Gummy Smiles: The Importance of a Correct Diagnosis
Figure 1 This young girl (Figure 1) was about to start college and expressed concerned about her smile. She did not like her teeth and...
Arezoo Bahar | 9 years ago ›
Anterior e.max Restorations: Design Considerations
Do you ever specify to the technician how you want an anterior e.max restoration designed? From an esthetic standpoint, I generally want my anterior ceramic...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Where Did My Teeth Go? Changes in Tooth Display as we Age
Aging causes more than just wrinkles and aches and pains – it also affects our smiles. I like to show patients the two slides below, to demonstrate...
Arezoo Bahar | 9 years ago ›
Maintaining Edentulous Spaces … Are There Consequences?
Patients that value dental health are motivated by the consequences of not taking an appropriate action. Taking a tooth or perhaps several teeth out...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Missing Laterals and Esthetic Space Maintenance
Missing upper laterals can present with several challenges to the treating interdisciplinary team. At study club this topic brings up discussions that...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
What do Teeth Proportion and Hollywood Actors Have in Common?
You may think that an odd question. But when I sit down and talk to my patients about teeth proportion, I mention that teeth remind me of men and in...
Arezoo Bahar | 9 years ago ›
This article describes the benefit of using a triple tray for impressions, but also discusses the one instance when a triple tray can present a problem.
Mary Anne Salcetti | 9 years ago ›
Quality of Life … and Complete Dentures … Really?
Is anyone thinking of complete dentures when evaluating quality of life? For those in the 50-64 age group, about 15 percent are missing all of...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Removing Ceramic Veneers With a Laser: Part 2
Fig. 1 Click here to read Part One of this series. If you haven't noticed, we are now in an age of dentistry that praises 'conservation...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
This is a patient who after several years of procrastinating has decided to move forward with treatment. The deciding factor for her was recurrent decay...
Steve Ratcliff | 9 years ago ›