Edentulous Jaw Flexure: Guidelines for the Mandible?
Flexure of the edentulous mandible has been connected to increased stress in splinted full-arch restorations that cross the midline. This may result in...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
As part of an interdisciplinary team the discussion of overjet is an important one. Do we have too much or not enough? Both scenarios offer their own...
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
As If the Debate About Centric Relation Wasn’t Enough: Part I
Do you remember the way it felt when you finally understood the difference between their, there and they're? What about being able to distinguish between...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Helping patients manage bruxism can be difficult when they don't believe they're at risk. Here's how to help them understand what's happening.
Darin Dichter | 9 years ago ›
I Still Can’t Chew on My New Dental Restoration!
Doctor – I still can't chew on my new dental restoration! Those are some of the most frustrating words for any clinician to hear, as it...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Treatment planning in orthodontics includes evaluation of all three facial dimensions; Anterior-posterior, transverse and vertical.
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
Getting The “Sharpness” Right on Your Restorations
Have you ever had a patient say they have a hard time chewing, yet their teeth are clearly making contact? Maybe they even said their teeth are not 'sharp'...
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
Facebows … Optimizing the Data
It is nearly impossible to find a textbook related to prosthodontics or restorative dentistry that does not mention the facebow as a technique to orient...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Using a Leaf Gauge With Intention: Part III
Part I and Part II of this series reviewed the four common uses for the leaf gauge, separating the intent and use for each. In Part III, I will review...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Using a Leaf Gauge With Intention: Part II
In a previous article, I discussed the common dilemma of using one tool, the leaf gauge, for four different objectives. I also went over the confusion...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Using a Leaf Gauge With Intention: Part I
Isn't it amazing how a bunch of skinny pieces of plastic that provide so much useful, if not critical, information in everyday practice, can also...
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
4 Tips to Decrease Occlusion Confusion
We all know that occlusion plays a big role in the longevity of not only our patients' teeth but also any restorations that we provide for them.
John Carson | 9 years ago ›