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How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record [Ed.]

A protrusive bite record is taken with Master wax with the mandible pushed forward into a protrusive movement so that the condyle has moved down...

| 11 years ago ›
When Cuspal Coverage is More Appropriate
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Techniques & Materials

When Cuspal Coverage is More Appropriate

In a recent article, I went over the ideals for restoring teeth in the posterior with direct composite. However, there will be times when direct composite...

| 11 years ago ›
Four Guidelines for Direct Resin
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Techniques & Materials

Four Guidelines for Direct Resin

There can be confusion for clinicians when trying to decide if direct composite is the adequate solution to treat patients, or if dong an indirect restoration...

| 11 years ago ›
Steps in the Veneer Seating Process: Part II
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Techniques & Materials

Steps in the Veneer Seating Process: Part II

When you talk to dentists about the procedures they are fearful of, seating porcelain veneers comes up frequently as one of the most anxiety producing....

| 11 years ago ›
Three Uses For Red Rope Wax [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Three Uses For Red Rope Wax [Ed.]

In my practice, there are times when I don't need impression material to go into certain places. I have found red rope wax to be a quick, cheap...

| 11 years ago ›
Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals
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Techniques & Materials

Tom Case Study: Fabricating Shell Provisionals

In a recent article, 'Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part I', I walked you through my treatment plan for retired dentist, Tom. In this article,...

| 11 years ago ›
The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table
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The Beauty of the Custom Incisal Guide Table

In my most recent articles, I've been going over how to treat patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians it's important to...

| 11 years ago ›
Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations
Techniques & Materials

Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations

In a previous article I discussed the three options in fabricating a provisional shell restoration. This type of provisional is best suited for full crown...

| 11 years ago ›
Pesky Screw Access for Implants [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Pesky Screw Access for Implants [Ed.]

This article, originally published 2/5/13, is one of our most widely read regarding tips about implants. Hate stuffing cotton pellets...

| 11 years ago ›
Three Options to Restore Patients in CR
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Techniques & Materials

Three Options to Restore Patients in CR

In previous articles, I covered the topic of doing a functional analysis on mounted models and it's importance. Although it was discussed how to mount...

| 11 years ago ›
Saving Time With Shell Provisional Restorations
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Techniques & Materials

Saving Time With Shell Provisional Restorations

Having a set of shell provisional restorations fabricated pre-treatment, can save significant chair time for you and your patient. It is best to make...

| 11 years ago ›
A Technique for Restoring Abfraction Lesions
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Techniques & Materials

A Technique for Restoring Abfraction Lesions

I recently attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting and listened to Dr. Newton Fahl speak about a new composite technique for restoring...

| 11 years ago ›