[This article, originally published 11/28/12, is one of our most widely read on clinical techniques.] Three treatment options exist for the replacement of congenitally missing lateral incisors. They include canine substitution, a tooth supported restoration, or a single-tooth implant. Selecting … Read more
234 days ago by Gregg Kinzer 1 Comment
Over the next several weeks, I’m going to present information on oxidative stress and the use of natural topical antioxidants to promote oral homeostasis, enhance wound healing and prevent oxidative damage caused by dental procedures and materials. This week is … Read more
235 days ago by Bob Winter 1 Comment
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 creating a layered restoration that will blend in naturally with the surrounding tooth … Read more
239 days ago by Jeff Lineberry 2 Comments
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 front teeth, you’ll find wear patterns as well. It is … Read more
240 days ago by Steve Ratcliff 1 Comment
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 the attitudes of patients and their levels of interest in dentistry can … Read more
240 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 1 Comment
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 weigh us down and keep us from being the best we can be. … Read more
242 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 1 Comment
When we choose to treat Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in our dental offices, we take on a set of increased responsibilities. Thorough data collection is important in dentistry; it’s even more important in dental sleep medicine. In order to efficiently … Read more
243 days ago by Steve Carstensen 2 Comments
In dentistry, it’s common to have patients fill out a medical history listing prior concerns, allergies and current medications. We are curious about what our patients are interested in for dental goals and what has occurred in their past. As … Read more
247 days ago by Steve Carstensen 0 Comments
[This article, originally published 11/15/12, is one of our most widely read descriptions of a clinical technique.] A protrusive bite record is taken with Master wax with the mandible pushed forward into a protrusive movement so that the condyle has … Read more
248 days ago by Gary DeWood 5 Comments
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 is not the best choice, especially when you start seeing evidence of weakened cusps … Read more
250 days ago by Frank Spear 1 Comment
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