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Digital Dentistry: A Workflow in the Esthetic Case
Techniques & Materials

Digital Dentistry: A Workflow in the Esthetic Case

We look at the benefits of CAD/CAM systems and what we'd put on our digital workflow wishlist.

| 8 years ago ›
Defining Space for a CAD/CAM Structure
Techniques & Materials

Defining Space for a CAD/CAM Structure

Dental implant supported prostheses were traditionally designed for mal-adaptive denture patients with significant alveolar bone loss in the mandibular...

| 8 years ago ›
Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 1
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Techniques & Materials

Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 1

This is the first in a series of examples of the different presentations that can occur surrounding the restoration of discolored endodontically treated...

| 8 years ago ›
Applying a Pontic Barrier on a Surgical Site
Techniques & Materials

Applying a Pontic Barrier on a Surgical Site

Here's a quick and relatively easy way to apply a pontic barrier on a surgical site.

| 8 years ago ›
What To Do With a Gummy Smile
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Techniques & Materials

What To Do With a Gummy Smile

A brief look at the causes of and how to treat gummy smiles.

| 8 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: Part 4 of “A Systematic Approach to Endodontic Diagnosis”
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New Spear Online Course: Part 4 of “A Systematic Approach to Endodontic Diagnosis”

In part four of this course, we discuss the radiographic examination and other tests with regards to an endondontic diagnosis.

| 8 years ago ›
Dealing With a Loose Implant Crown
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Techniques & Materials

Dealing With a Loose Implant Crown

We offer advice on dealing with loose implant crowns, which can be difficult when they're cement-retained with a loosened abutment screw.

| 8 years ago ›
What Is the Purpose of a Facebow?
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Techniques & Materials

What Is the Purpose of a Facebow?

Many dentists stop using a facebow after dental school. But here's why you should have one in your practice today.

| 8 years ago ›
MI Paste Plus and White Spot Lesions
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Techniques & Materials

MI Paste Plus and White Spot Lesions

MI Paste Plus has many benefits for dentists. Here's a step-by-step process for using it to eliminate white spot lesions.

| 8 years ago ›
Why Do e.max Crowns Fracture?
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Techniques & Materials

Why Do e.max Crowns Fracture?

e.max crown fractures may be rare, but they do happen. Here's why.

| 8 years ago ›
Quick Tips for Predictable Provisional Delivery and Retention
Techniques & Materials

Quick Tips for Predictable Provisional Delivery and Retention

Keep your provisional looking great and make delivery of your final restoration easier with these quick tips.

| 8 years ago ›
If You're Using Hybrid Implant Abutments, Heed This Word of Caution
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Techniques & Materials

If You're Using Hybrid Implant Abutments, Heed This Word of Caution

There are many benefits to using hybrid implant abutments; however, dental clinicians should be cautious and consider these contraindications.

| 8 years ago ›