How to Reestablish Proper Anterior Contact
In a previous article I discussed that altering mandibular incisal edge morphology to accommodate new incisal edge morphology in maxillary anterior restorations,...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›Will You Be Ready For Life After Dentistry?
Thanks to developments in medical science, people are living longer than ever. That's the great news. Now for the hard reality: Longer lifespan brings...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›We all occasionally have had resin cemented or bonded crowns come off the prepared tooth. It's easy to prepare the tooth for rebonding or cementation...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›Replacing Adjacent Centrals With Poor Bone Using Implants
Research has showed us that there are differences in the relationship of the gingival margins and papilla height relative...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›What to Know About Milling and Pressing
Are you aware that if you place all-porcelain restorations chances are that at least some of them are milled? Do you know which of your all-porcelain...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›Study Suggests Beta-Catenin Molecule is Required for Tooth Root Formation
According to a press release, The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) recently published a paper in the Journal of Dental...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›The Pursuit of Meaning in Our Lives
'... Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Those famous words from the Declaration of Independence have long defined the ambitions of a free person...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›Are You Handcuffed by Success?
It happens to the best of dentists: You start out scrambling to grow your patient base. Inevitably you work extra hours, complete your own hygiene and...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›Don't Make This Common Transition Mistake
As most of my readers know, I'm a big believer in a well-timed transition where an associate is brought in at a crucial stage in the practice's evolution...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›The Mystery of Tooth Preparation
Have you ever done a tooth preparation and then found despite having reduced the prescribed amount of structure, you don't have the proper amount of...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›How to Take a Full Arch Impression on a Difficult Patient
Taking a full arch crown and bridge impression on the lower arch can be a difficult and stressful procedure. Here's a technique that may help.
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›Monthly Spotlight [December/January]
As we continue to offer insightful content by the Spear faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The...
Abigail Pfeiffer | 11 years ago ›