Coming into Dr. Spear's practice in the late 90s exposed me to a variety of implant restorations – a large number of which had been in place for...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
How to Minimize Residual Cement on Implant Restorations
Multiple approaches have been discussed in the dental literature on how to best cement an implant restoration and minimize the chance of leaving residual...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations
In a previous article I discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. Although I have...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Sealing the Screw Access Hole on Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
When seating a screw-retained implant restoration, there are many techniques and materials that can be used to seal the screw access hole. The most common...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Understanding Screw-Retained Implant Restorations
In a previous article, I discussed the pros and cons of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. In my own practice I have been increasing...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Three Ways to Help Determine Arrangement and Contour
In a recent article, I went over the esthetic options available when determining arrangement and contour in our patients. The esthetic outcome is purely...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
In esthetic dentistry, determining the arrangement and contour of the teeth can be a fun process since it allows us to be artists. This concept is really...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Better Fitting Provisionals in One Easy Step
We all strive to make our provisionals fit as well as we can. Improved fit of our provisional restorations reduces tooth sensitivity...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Custom Staining Provisional Restorations
Provisional restorations have many purposes, one of the most important of which is to act as a 'blueprint' for the definitive restoration. Esthetic...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part II
This is a continuation of the discussion about the patient from Part I that was referred to the office in need of new restorations. As a reminder,...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
Managing Failures Due to Pathway Wear: Part I
To continue with my series of articles discussing pathway wear, I'd like to introduce a patient that was referred to the office in need of new restorations....
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›
The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table
In my most recent articles, I've been going over how to treat patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians it's important to...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›