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Non-Carious Cervical Lesions (NCCL): Causes and Contributing Factors
Occlusion & Wear

Non-Carious Cervical Lesions (NCCL): Causes and Contributing Factors

This write up from Dr. Melissa Seibert challenges the abfraction theory and reviews the many contributing factors to non-carious cervical lesions.

| 2 years ago ›
Autogenous Fat: Preferred Material for TMJ Disk Replacement
Occlusion & Wear

Autogenous Fat: Preferred Material for TMJ Disk Replacement

While disk repairs are the preferred option to restore normal joint anatomy, it may not be possible with the amount of soft- or hard-tissue deformation....

| 2 years ago ›
A Guide to Anterior Open Bites
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Occlusion & Wear

A Guide to Anterior Open Bites

Dr. Frank Spear discusses the causes of anterior open bites and how to diagnose them.

| 3 years ago ›
Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Bruxism, Tooth Wear, and Communication
Occlusion & Wear

Post-Pandemic Dentistry: Bruxism, Tooth Wear, and Communication

Dr. Frank Spear explores considerations for pandemic-induced increases in bruxism—and discusses how the co-diagnosis approach can inspire action.

| 3 years ago ›
Post-Pandemic Dentistry: TMD Fact and Fiction
Occlusion & Wear

Post-Pandemic Dentistry: TMD Fact and Fiction

Dr. Jim McKee explores why the pervasive myth behind TMD could contribute to missed diagnoses and improper treatment—and how doctors and teams can avoid it.

| 3 years ago ›
6 Key Factors for Getting Patients to Say “Yes” to MRIs and CBCTs
Occlusion & Wear

6 Key Factors for Getting Patients to Say “Yes” to MRIs and CBCTs

Dr. Jim McKee discusses the six key clinical factors that can help uncertain patients recognize the value in TMJ imaging.

| 3 years ago ›
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)
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Occlusion & Wear

Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg addresses burning questions about bite splints, nightguards and other occlusion-related clinical challenges.

| 3 years ago ›
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years
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Occlusion & Wear

Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg, a restorative dentist, mentor, and instructor, answers real-life occlusion questions.

| 4 years ago ›
Updated Occlusion Pathway: Dr. Spear Releases 2 New Courses
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Occlusion & Wear

Updated Occlusion Pathway: Dr. Spear Releases 2 New Courses

Spear Online members now have access to fresh occlusion content, including two new courses that are part of Dr. Frank Spear's revamped occlusion CE pathway.

| 4 years ago ›
Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
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Occlusion & Wear

Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics

Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...

| 4 years ago ›
Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?
Occlusion & Wear

Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?

Many of the concepts taught in occlusion and TMD are unsupported in the literature and are in direct conflict with literature in peer-reviewed journals,...

| 4 years ago ›
Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?
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Occlusion & Wear

Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?

Discover when to image a patient's TMJ before fabricating an occlusal appliance.

| 4 years ago ›