Selecting the Best Temporary Occlusal Appliances
Dr. Gary DeWood compares and contrasts anterior and posterior temporary occlusal appliances.
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
An Insidious Yet Often Missed Dental Wear Pattern
Dr. John Carson discusses pathway wear and considerations for treatment.
John Carson | 9 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: “Airway vs. Occlusion: The Role of the Dental Profession” Part 1
Dr. Kevin Kwiecien addresses the dilemma of protecting teeth versus opening the airway.
Benjamin Rojek | 9 years ago ›
Where, Oh Where, Did That Tooth Wear Come From? Part 2
In this article, Dr. Frank Spear discusses erosion, which in contrast to attrition can have an excellent long-term prognosis if managed well.
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Best Practices for Re-establishing Occlusal Anatomy
Dr. Bob Winter shares tips and best practices for re-establishing occlusal anatomy after intra-oral occlusal adjustment.
Robert Winter | 9 years ago ›
As If the Debate About Centric Relation Wasn’t Enough: Part II
Dr. Kevin Kwiecien discusses successful occlusal therapy and for patients with sleep disorders.
Kevin Kwiecien | 9 years ago ›
Muscle Deprogramming: A Source of Confusion
Dr. Frank Spear discusses muscle deprogramming, which is simple in concept but may be confusing in execution.
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Power of Sour: Dietary Acids and Oral Hygiene
How can you better help your patients who love their dietary acids? Dr. Donna Stenberg shares resources and things to keep in mind.
Donna Stenberg | 9 years ago ›
Where, Oh Where, Did That Tooth Wear Come From? Part 1
Tooth wear presents as a significant challenge for many reasons, not the least of which is attempting to identify the etiology of the wear, which in turn...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
In another article I described how to modify a patient's nightguard into a useful diagnostic tool. The patient had an existing anterior bite plane, which...
Darin Dichter | 9 years ago ›
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 ›