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Occlusal Appliances: How do They Impact Muscles? [Part I]
Occlusion & Wear

Occlusal Appliances: How do They Impact Muscles? [Part I]

In this series I have previously described the common appliance options available, as well as the most common reasons an appliance may be prescribed....

| 10 years ago ›
Occlusal Appliances: Why Use Them? [Part II]
Beyond Restoration

Occlusal Appliances: Why Use Them? [Part II]

The following is an continuation of the overview of the more common reasons for prescribing occlusal appliances. In Part I, I discussed: Diagnosing...

| 11 years ago ›
Occlusal Appliances: Why Use Them? [Part I]
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Beyond Restoration

Occlusal Appliances: Why Use Them? [Part I]

In the previous article in this series I outlined the more common occlusal appliance options available. In this article I'll provide an overview of the...

| 11 years ago ›
Occlusal Appliances: The Options
Beyond Restoration

Occlusal Appliances: The Options

As an educator, one of the most confusing areas for clinicians in my experience concerns which occlusal appliance to prescribe. There are many reasons...

| 11 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Laboratory Use of Go-By Models
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Esthetics

Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Laboratory Use of Go-By Models

In previous articles in this series, I discussed how to finalizethe desired incisal edge position, whether it is the use of a bonded composite mock-up,...

| 11 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Finalizing Incisal Edge Position
Esthetics

Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Finalizing Incisal Edge Position

In the first sections of this series I discussed the role of positioning the incisal edges of maxillary central incisors using visual...

| 11 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Phonetics
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Esthetics

Positioning Maxillary Central Incisal Edges: Phonetics

In previous articles, I discussed the role of positioning the incisal edges of maxillary central incisors using primarily visual cues.  In...

| 11 years ago ›
Positioning Maxillary Incisal Edges: Lip Mobility
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Esthetics

Positioning Maxillary Incisal Edges: Lip Mobility

In this article we will look at perhaps the most significant factor affecting tooth position and the overall appearance of the smile,...

| 11 years ago ›
Evaluating Facial Esthetics: Lip Fullness
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Esthetics

Evaluating Facial Esthetics: Lip Fullness

In a recent article, I discussed the importance of evaluating lip symmetry when planning esthetic treatment, specifically focusing...

| 11 years ago ›
Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]

This sensitivity can be caused by pulpal inflammation, but in most instances I believe it is from inadequate sealing of the dentin. Martin...

| 11 years ago ›
When Cuspal Coverage is More Appropriate
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Techniques & Materials

When Cuspal Coverage is More Appropriate

In a recent article, I went over the ideals for restoring teeth in the posterior with direct composite. However, there will be times when direct composite...

| 11 years ago ›
Four Guidelines for Direct Resin
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Techniques & Materials

Four Guidelines for Direct Resin

There can be confusion for clinicians when trying to decide if direct composite is the adequate solution to treat patients, or if dong an indirect restoration...

| 11 years ago ›