Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations
In a previous article I discussed the three options in fabricating a provisional shell restoration. This type of provisional is best suited for full crown...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›![Pesky Screw Access for Implants [Ed.]](https://assets.speareducation.com/www/uploads/blog/images/featured/25480.jpg)
Pesky Screw Access for Implants [Ed.]
This article, originally published 2/5/13, is one of our most widely read regarding tips about implants. Hate stuffing cotton pellets...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Three Options to Restore Patients in CR
In previous articles, I covered the topic of doing a functional analysis on mounted models and it's importance. Although it was discussed how to mount...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Saving Time With Shell Provisional Restorations
Having a set of shell provisional restorations fabricated pre-treatment, can save significant chair time for you and your patient. It is best to make...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
A Technique for Restoring Abfraction Lesions
I recently attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting and listened to Dr. Newton Fahl speak about a new composite technique for restoring...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›
Five Ways to Improve Implant Crown Cementation
It's important to ensure proper cementation for implant crowns. The following ideas will help you achieve the best results: 1. Manage the...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›
Assessing Occlusal Plane/Midline Cant Problems
At the time you try-in a patient's final restorations, if there is a cant to the occlusal plane or midline, you can follow these steps to assess or...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Improve Your Bitewings With a Cotton Tip Applicator
If you're like me, you or your team has trouble getting the contacts on bitewings open at times. I would like to share a simple tip to help you get those...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Facts and Figures: The High-Speed Handpiece
1957: S.S. White Company introduced the Borden Airotor, the first successful air-driven handpiece. This instrument is regarded as the precursor...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›
How to Make a Custom Incisal Guide Table
Once the decision is made to make a custom incisal guide table, the following sequence of steps should be followed. Determine if you are going to restore...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
What Does Current Research Say About Pain-Free Injection Techniques?
The following is a review of available research on effective pain reducing tactics during local anesthesia injections. Some of these are commonly...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›
One of the challenges of creating surgical guides for full arch restorations is making a scan with a radio-opaque material. Typically, an interim prosthesis...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›