Who Chooses the Implant Abutment: The Dentist or the Technician?
Should the clinician or the technician choose the implant abutment? We look at a case example to discover the answer.
Greggory Kinzer | 8 years ago ›
Do Patients Need Dental Implants?
In restoration cases, some prefer to maintain the natural teeth while others consider implants right away. Is there a correct answer? We discuss.
Doug Benting | 8 years ago ›
Guided Implant Surgery and the Blind Skier
We focus on two important aspects of guided implant surgery: trust and vision.
Jeffrey Bonk | 8 years ago ›
What is the most crucial factor in terms of correcting tissue discoloration around implant restorations? We discuss the research in our latest article.
Greggory Kinzer | 8 years ago ›
BULL Rule - Or Is It a Guideline?
According to the BULL rule, modification should be made to the buccal cusps of the upper posterior teeth and the lingual cusps of the lower posterior...
Doug Benting | 8 years ago ›
Three Tips for Managing Implant Placement and Tissue Healing
This article offers three tips for managing placement and soft tissue healing with implants.
John Carson | 8 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: Osseointegration and Implant Loading Protocol
Learn more about our newest video course in which we explore the concept of osseointegration and implant stability.
Benjamin Rojek | 8 years ago ›
The Implant Working Cast: 4 Steps for Fabricating a Soft Tissue Cast
We break down the four necessary steps for fabricating a soft-tissue cast.
Darin Dichter | 8 years ago ›
Defining Space for a CAD/CAM Structure
Dental implant supported prostheses were traditionally designed for mal-adaptive denture patients with significant alveolar bone loss in the mandibular...
Doug Benting | 8 years ago ›
The True Cost of Not Knowing What’s Going on Top of Your Implants
Are aftermarket components really worth the initial savings? We take a look at an implant case to find out.
David Barget | 8 years ago ›
Creating a Radiographic Template for Implant Planning Step-by-Step
Implant planning has become more sophisticated in recent years. Following these 10 steps will...
Steve Ratcliff | 8 years ago ›
Dealing With a Loose Implant Crown
We offer advice on dealing with loose implant crowns, which can be difficult when they're cement-retained with a loosened abutment screw.
John Carson | 8 years ago ›