The Wax Rim is as Important as Ever!
The wax rim remains as important as ever in dentistry, even as a concept. It's a fundamental that will carry into new digital workflows.
Doug Benting | 6 months ago ›
The Cooling Rate and Its Impact on Zirconia Strength
Dr. Doug Benting discusses the cooling rate that occurs after the sintering process and how it affects the flexural strength of zirconia restorations.
Doug Benting | 7 months ago ›
Optimizing Digital Workflows: A Comprehensive Approach for Pathway Wear
Dr. Douglas Benting shares the benefits of optimizing digital workflows through analog, digital, and hybrid approaches to pathway wear.
Doug Benting | 11 months ago ›
Innovative Applications of the MiniSTAR S Thermoforming Machine
Discover the game changing MiniSTAR S thermoforming machine for your dental practice. Explore innovative applications and techniques to enhance patient...
Doug Benting | 1 year ago ›
The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process
Dr. Douglas Benting talks about identifying the first point of contact in occlusion, and the role it plays in the restorative process.
Doug Benting | 1 year ago ›
Is Flexural Strength a Keystone Property of Restorative Dental Materials?
Spear Resident Faculty member, Dr. Doug Benting, discusses restorative dental materials such as high-performance polymers—their relative flexural strengths, their...
Doug Benting | 1 year ago ›
The Impact of Handwork and Coloring Agents on Monolithic Zirconia
Monolithic zirconia restorations have benefits relative to material strength and tooth color, but handwork and coloring agents can alter zirconia's physical...
Doug Benting | 2 years ago ›
Lingualized Occlusion and the Edentulous Patient
Dr. Doug Benting explains the goals and key features of lingualized occlusion, an occlusal design option for edentulous patients wanting complete dentures.
Doug Benting | 2 years ago ›
Novaloc Overdenture System: A New Approach To Low-Profile Attachments
While creating a new upper and lower overdenture definitive restoration, I identified many scenarios where a Straumann Novaloc attachment system could...
Doug Benting | 2 years ago ›
Restorative Space for Locators – How Much is Enough?
Dr. Doug Benting explores the vertical and horizontal space considerations for Locator assisted or supported removable prostheses.
Doug Benting | 2 years ago ›
Advantages of Mandibular Locator Overdentures
Dr. Benting reviews advantages of removable mandibular Locator overdentures and restorative treatments with existing prothesis.
Doug Benting | 3 years ago ›
Where Is the Line with Locators?
Dr. Benting walks through the essentials of the Locator Implant Attachment System, locator abutments, and techniques for more complex implant cases.
Doug Benting | 3 years ago ›