Three Uses For Red Rope Wax [Ed.]
In my practice, there are times when I don't need impression material to go into certain places. I have found red rope wax to be a quick, cheap...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals
In a recent article, 'Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part I', I walked you through my treatment plan for retired dentist, Tom. In this article,...
Frank Spear | 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 ›Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations
In a previous article I discussed the three options in fabricating a provisional shell restoration. This type of provisional is best suited for full crown...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›Pesky Screw Access for Implants [Ed.]
This article, originally published 2/5/13, is one of our most widely read regarding tips about implants. Hate stuffing cotton pellets...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›Three Options to Restore Patients in CR
In previous articles, I covered the topic of doing a functional analysis on mounted models and it's importance. Although it was discussed how to mount...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Saving Time With Shell Provisional Restorations
Having a set of shell provisional restorations fabricated pre-treatment, can save significant chair time for you and your patient. It is best to make...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›A Technique for Restoring Abfraction Lesions
I recently attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting and listened to Dr. Newton Fahl speak about a new composite technique for restoring...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›Five Ways to Improve Implant Crown Cementation
It's important to ensure proper cementation for implant crowns. The following ideas will help you achieve the best results: 1. Manage the...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›Assessing Occlusal Plane/Midline Cant Problems
At the time you try-in a patient's final restorations, if there is a cant to the occlusal plane or midline, you can follow these steps to assess or...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›Improve Your Bitewings With a Cotton Tip Applicator
If you're like me, you or your team has trouble getting the contacts on bitewings open at times. I would like to share a simple tip to help you get those...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›Facts and Figures: The High-Speed Handpiece
1957: S.S. White Company introduced the Borden Airotor, the first successful air-driven handpiece. This instrument is regarded as the precursor...
Vivek Mehta | 11 years ago ›