I hope I’m not the only dentist that struggles when placing some kind (really, any and all kinds) of tape, ribbon, or colored paper into my patient’s mouth. If I am, stop reading now. No matter what medium of articulating … Read more
197 days ago by Kevin Kwiecien 3 Comments
Okay, I’m starting with the disclaimer that I know next to nothing about orthodontics, other than I would rather have my orthodontist move teeth for my patients than subject them to unnecessary tooth preparation whenever possible. The above photos … Read more
200 days ago by Steve Ratcliff 5 Comments
Many dentists abandon some of the concepts taught in dental school because they seem “academic.” Even worse, the steps or techniques were seen as just another hoop to jump through on their way to graduation. Diagnostic casts or study models … Read more
204 days ago by Kevin Kwiecien 0 Comments
One of challenges we deal with during restorative procedures is having an area that is free of bleeding. Bleeding during a dental procedure is not uncommon, but it can create a lot of issues with making impressions, placing direct restorations … Read more
205 days ago by Jeff Lineberry 0 Comments
When specifying the materials your lab technician uses in the fabrication of your restorations, how specific do you get? Do you and your technician have an understanding about what materials are to be used at the margins of your restorations? … Read more
206 days ago by John Carson 3 Comments
One of the things I love most about continuing education and coming to the Spear campus for courses is the interaction with other dentists from around the world. All of these dentists are striving to improve themselves, their practices and … Read more
210 days ago by Jeff Lineberry 1 Comment
Have you ever had to retake an impression because you did not create enough room for your lab technician? While it should be a rare occurrence, when it does happen, and sooner or later it will, it’s a huge inconvenience … Read more
211 days ago by John Carson 0 Comments
Using the mirrors necessary to gather intraoral images for Facially Generated Treatment Planning is, for most of us, the most difficult aspect of the photography. The buccal mirrors can be very difficult to position and hold, the occlusal mirrors are … Read more
214 days ago by Gary DeWood 3 Comments
[Editor’s Note: This topic keeps coming up on the Spear Review and is consistently one of the most popular.] One of my dental colleagues recently asked me about Teflon Tape and its use in adhesive dentistry. I’ve used it almost … Read more
225 days ago by Mary Anne Salcetti 7 Comments
In a previous article I discussed the difference between reduction and room when it comes your preparations. In this article I’ll go into more depth when it comes to reduction guides and provisional matrices. When it comes to fabricating reduction … Read more
228 days ago by John Carson 0 Comments
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