Two Options for Correcting Crown Contour to Close an Open Gingival Embrasure
In a previous article, we discussed two etiologies of open gingival embrasures due to a short contact: root angulation and tooth shape. When the contact...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›
Two Fundamental Etiologies of Open Embrasures
Open embrasures or 'black triangles' are usually thought of as a gingival problem, but the papilla is only half of the potential problem, since inadequate...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›
Four Treatment Options for Isolated Periodontal Disease
The presence of isolated periodontal defects is one of the most challenging esthetic issues encountered by the restorative dentist. The typical presentation...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›
Concerns of Placing Margins Subgingivally
Placement of the margin supragingival, equigingival or subgingival is a decision that must be based on the situation. Some restorative situations require...
Mark Fleming | 12 years ago ›
The Ins and Outs of Gingival Margins
One of the most common procedures in the dental practice is the preparation of teeth for full crown restorations. As common as it is, a step in this procedure...
Mark Fleming | 12 years ago ›
Minimizing Alteration in Soft Tissue Esthetics
The loss of an anterior tooth quickly creates an esthetic dilemma with the soft tissues. In restorative dentistry it's critical to be able to deal with...
Mark Fleming | 12 years ago ›
Root banking is not a very common procedure when treating patients that have lost an anterior tooth. In a really esthetically-concerned patient, it's...
Mark Fleming | 12 years ago ›
A single plan that creates a beautiful smile for everyone simply does not exist. When treating patients for esthetics, you have to individualize your...
Mark Fleming | 12 years ago ›
Create a Great Impression and Reduce Stress
I was treating a patient recently and came across a common problem. Fortunately, I already had a solution based on trial and error. When...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 12 years ago ›
Feldspathic Vs. Pressable Ceramic Veneers
I often say there is no one size fits all solution in dental material selection. Of course there are certain materials that have multiple uses based...
Martin Mendelson | 12 years ago ›
Papillae have been an intense area of focus of dental researchers for decades. Black triangles create fear in restorative dentists because most of us...
Mark Fleming | 12 years ago ›
Inflamed, bleeding tissue is one of the most frustrating parts of making dental impressions. Use this simple trick from Dr. Frank Spear to get reliable...
Frank Spear | 12 years ago ›