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Uses and Benefits of the TMJ Tutor
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Uses and Benefits of the TMJ Tutor

The TMJ Tutor is an important tool for helping your patients understand their occlusion, which means more case acceptance for you.

| 6 years ago
Tools of the Trade: Electric Handpieces For Optimal Precision
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Tools of the Trade: Electric Handpieces For Optimal Precision

While many dentists remain loyal to their air-driven handpieces, investing in electric handpieces may be a key to more efficient treatment - here's why.

| 7 years ago
Tooth Preparation Guides For Posterior Teeth

Tooth Preparation Guides For Posterior Teeth

This article describes two different techniques for utilizing reduction guides to prepare posterior teeth.

| 7 years ago
Guidebook of Tooth Preparation Design
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Guidebook of Tooth Preparation Design

Looking for a guide to better preparation design? This article will help you navigate the nuances of outcome-based preparation design for more efficient...

| 7 years ago
Managing Oligodontia: A Case Report

Managing Oligodontia: A Case Report

This case study profiles a teen with oligodontia and describes the lengthy interdisciplinary process associated with treating the condition.

| 7 years ago
Creating "Wow" Restorative Results
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Creating "Wow" Restorative Results

Setting yourself up for success in restorative cases starts with these six key elements.

| 7 years ago
Communicating Predictable Incisal Edge Position

Communicating Predictable Incisal Edge Position

Learn how to predictably create the ideal incisal edge position - and communicate it to both your team and patient.

| 7 years ago
Simple Implant Surgical Guides and Implant Mapping
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Simple Implant Surgical Guides and Implant Mapping

Even in the age of digital dentistry, analog concepts like implant surgical guides and mapping are necessary. Here's how they'll help you succeed.

| 7 years ago
Tissue Retraction: More than Just Cords

Tissue Retraction: More than Just Cords

Retraction cords are the usual go-to for tissue retraction in restorative dentistry. But here's another technique you may want to try.

| 8 years ago
Guided Implant Surgery and the Blind Skier
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Guided Implant Surgery and the Blind Skier

We focus on two important aspects of guided implant surgery: trust and vision.

| 8 years ago
Single Anterior Implants Made Easy As 1-2-3

Single Anterior Implants Made Easy As 1-2-3

While single anterior implant restorations are a mainstay, varying situations create challenges for dentists. However, following this 1-2-3 sequence can help...

| 9 years ago
Use Mock-Ups to Increase Case Acceptance

Use Mock-Ups to Increase Case Acceptance

Using a mock-up is a great way to create value for esthetic dentistry. They help to visualize the desired end result in the patient's mouth; it helps...

| 12 years ago