Do you see anything that catches your eye on the periapical radiograph (above left) taken recently in my office? Perhaps the title here...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
The Problem With Acidulated Fluoride
I've done a lot of external coloring of my restorations throughout my career and I am frequently asked questions regarding the durability of external...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Are Preparation Shades and Descriptions Needed for Posterior Teeth?
The answer is: Yes! Most technicians and dentists rely on all-ceramic restorations to achieve the desired esthetic and functional outcome. If a...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
The Keys to Prep Shade Communication
To improve the outcome predictability of an all-ceramic veneer or crown, I highly recommend clearly communicating the appearance of the prepared...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Using the Open Tray Technique When Impressing Implant Sites
Sometimes it's the little things that save time and aggravation and you wonder what took you so long to think of it. I always use the open tray...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›![Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]](https://assets.speareducation.com/www/uploads/blog/images/featured/23139.jpg)
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]
As mentioned in Part I and Part II of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Six Things to Know When Selecting a Sleep Appliance
As mentioned in a previous article on treatment for patients with sleep disorders, sleep appliance designs are many and varied.
Steve Carstensen | 11 years ago ›
Black Triangles and Diastemas With Veneers
Seems like a simple concept, doesn't it? Do a nice porcelain veneer and close those ugly black triangles or diastemas? Here's a quick tip that...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation
There is the need at times to simulate soft tissue with artificial materials because of ridge or papillae deficiencies. One of the goals of the restorative...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›![Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part II]](https://assets.speareducation.com/www/uploads/blog/images/featured/22981.jpg)
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part II]
As discussed in Part I of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to use the 'eggshell'...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›![Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/www/uploads/blog/images/featured/22770.jpg)
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part I]
If you happen to be creating provisionals for an exceptionally large case, such as a full arch, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Simulating Gingival Tissue With Pink Ceramic in Fixed Prosthesis
The ideal treatment to address soft tissue defects is through the use of a graft. Using pink ceramic should be the clinician's last resort; however, if...
Robert Winter | 12 years ago ›