Anterior Resin Restorations: A Technique For Predictable Class IV Restorations
In my last article 'Anterior Resin Restorations: Which Resin Do I Use?', I wanted to give a quick overview of the many different composite resin materials...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›
When the Restoration Fits the Model But Not the Patient
Have you ever had a restoration that fit the model it was made on but not your patient's tooth? While this should be a rare occurance, this has or will...
John Carson | 11 years ago ›
Why Does That Crown Look Like That?
This picture illustrates a bad day for the restorative dentist. A ceramic crown crack – BUMMER. Having lived through the birth and growth of...
Gary DeWood | 11 years ago ›![Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Two-step.png)
Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]
This sensitivity can be caused by pulpal inflammation, but in most instances I believe it is from inadequate sealing of the dentin. Martin...
Frank Spear | 11 years ago ›
Antioxidants and Wound Healing
Last week you were introduced to the process of oxidative stress and the how it is a factor in the development of multiple chronic inflammatory diseases....
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›![Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants in Dentistry [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Antioxidant-1.png)
Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants in Dentistry [Part I]
Chart 1 Details...
Robert Winter | 11 years ago ›
Anterior Resin Restorations: Which Resin Do I Use?
In this series, I plan on taking you through a quick journey of choosing a composite resin for your restoration, including the steps in the process of...
Jeff Lineberry | 11 years ago ›
The wear this patient has on her lower anteriors is something I know you all have seen before. I bet if you look at the palatal surface of the upper...
Steve Ratcliff | 11 years ago ›
Are You Influencing Your Patients?
I often hear dentists complain about the patients that only want to be treated if it's covered by insurance – and I'm sure it's true. The fact is...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Four Steps to Simplifying Your Life
Excess and clutter are the enemies of clean and effective living. As we go through life we tend to acquire material things and to-do lists that eventually...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Sleep Apnea: History of Present Illness
When we choose to treat Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in our dental offices, we take on a set of increased responsibilities. Thorough data collection...
Steve Carstensen | 11 years ago ›
Understanding the Medical Examination for Sleep Patients
In dentistry, it's common to have patients fill out a medical history listing prior concerns, allergies and current medications. We are curious about...
Steve Carstensen | 11 years ago ›