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Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch
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Techniques & Materials

Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch

In this visual essay, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani illustrates a sample dental digital workflow used in the reconstruction of a maxillary arch.

| 2 years ago ›
Accurate Bite Records and Mounting Models Made Easy
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Accurate Bite Records and Mounting Models Made Easy

Dr. John Carson reveals simple tips and techniques to make more accurate bite records and mounting models.

| 2 years ago ›
Evolving Caries Visualization with Fluorescent Technology
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Evolving Caries Visualization with Fluorescent Technology

Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Robert Winter discusses evolving caries visualization tools such as using fluorescence technology in diagnosing and...

| 2 years ago ›
Three Shell Provisional Techniques and a Relining Case Study
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Three Shell Provisional Techniques and a Relining Case Study

Dr. John Carson summarizes the three main shell provisional techniques, emphasizing shell relining in a detailed case study.

| 2 years ago ›
Clinical Remount Procedure: A Visual Guide
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Clinical Remount Procedure: A Visual Guide

This visual guide of clinical remount procedures provides clinicians with options for efficiently fabricating these casts in the office, thereby preserving...

| 2 years ago ›
Advantages of Direct Composite Resin Veneers When Masking Tooth Discoloration Restorations
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Advantages of Direct Composite Resin Veneers When Masking Tooth Discoloration Restorations

Spear's Dr. Jason Smithson shares his technique for masking discolored single anterior restorations using a direct composite resin veneer over an indirect...

| 2 years ago ›
All About Articaine Hydrochloride and Dentistry
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All About Articaine Hydrochloride and Dentistry

Articaine hydrochloride has become a popular local anesthetic for dentistry due to its versatility and effectiveness passing through bone and the nerve...

| 2 years ago ›
The Impact of Handwork and Coloring Agents on Monolithic Zirconia
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The Impact of Handwork and Coloring Agents on Monolithic Zirconia

Monolithic zirconia restorations have benefits relative to material strength and tooth color, but handwork and coloring agents can alter zirconia's physical...

| 2 years ago ›
A Quick Tooth Shade Matching Technique to Simplify the Chairside Process
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A Quick Tooth Shade Matching Technique to Simplify the Chairside Process

Using this tooth shade matching technique makes selecting a reference tooth shade simple, efficient, and predictable for restorative dentists to do chairside.

| 2 years ago ›
Dual Arch Impression Techniques for a More Successful Restoration
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Dual Arch Impression Techniques for a More Successful Restoration

Dual arch impression techniques are faster, more efficient, and more economical than taking separate full arch impressions. Dr. Robert Winter reveals...

| 2 years ago ›
Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay
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Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay

Addressing congenitally missing lateral incisors is a common condition that justifies an interdisciplinary solution, such as canine substitution, resin-bonded...

| 2 years ago ›
Creating Esthetic Success with Full Arch Implant Supported Prosthesis
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Creating Esthetic Success with Full Arch Implant Supported Prosthesis

This Visual technique guide shows you how to transfer pontic site gingival topography to your lab for esthetic success with full arch implant supported...

| 2 years ago ›