As I wrote about previously, the hygiene check can be one of the most overlooked, or at least under-committed, relationship-building tools for many dentists. Now let’s take a closer look at how to make the most of this brief time … Read more
160 days ago by Imtiaz Manji 0 Comments
As was mentioned in Ankylosis Part I and Part II, several factors need to be taken into consideration when deciding on the appropriate treatment option for an ankylosed tooth. When ankylosis is diagnosed in a child, these factors are even … Read more
161 days ago by Gregg Kinzer 0 Comments
Not the book – and hopefully not that single central you are trying to match. However, we do occasionally have to shade a single central with a myriad of intrinsic color that we often can’t find tabs to match. That … Read more
162 days ago by Mary Anne Salcetti 6 Comments
During the fabrication of provisional restorations, it’s not uncommon to use a visible light-curing oven, such as Triad or Procure from Great Lakes. These units may be used to polymerize composite additions and/or repairs, composite stains – as well as … Read more
164 days ago by Darin Dichter 0 Comments
In Part I and Part II of this series, I discussed what research is showing us about periodontal disease; how it impacts the overall longevity of our patients’ dentition; how this may impact the decision for the patient and dentist … Read more
167 days ago by Jeff Lineberry 0 Comments
Implant restorations can be really confusing. Even after restoring implants for 20 years, I still get lost when trying to sort out the components – especially when new products are introduced. Our surgical colleagues are often asked to choose the … Read more
169 days ago by Steve Ratcliff 0 Comments
An endodontic diagnosis, or any type of diagnosis, made when treating patients is important because it informs the intention to treat. Clinicians need to come up with a diagnosis that will allow them to prescribe a treatment regimen. It is … Read more
170 days ago by Denise Prichard 0 Comments
Have you ever struggled with removing the cement around implant restorations as discussed in my previous article? Or perhaps you have struggled with proper tissue contour around implant restorations? In many cases, custom abutments are our best option for not … Read more
171 days ago by John Carson 2 Comments
The oral orthotic appliance has almost as many uses as a diagnostic aid and for treatment as it has names – splint, bite splint, guard, night guard, piece of plastic, acrylic thing, drawer space holder, bathroom counter ornament, etc. We … Read more
174 days ago by Kevin Kwiecien 3 Comments
In my last article I introduced a patient who had an anterior open bite secondary to condylar fractures at age 18. She is now in her mid-30s, and asymptomatic, but she must wear a full coverage bite appliance every night … Read more
175 days ago by Frank Spear 0 Comments
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