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A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
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A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment Options

In the conclusion to this series, Dr. Jim McKee goes through the process of diagnosing, and offering treatment options to a new dental patient with jaw...

| 8 months ago
Autogenous Fat: Preferred Material for TMJ Disk Replacement

Autogenous Fat: Preferred Material for TMJ Disk Replacement

While disk repairs are the preferred option to restore normal joint anatomy, it may not be possible with the amount of soft- or hard-tissue deformation....

| 2 years ago
A Guide to Anterior Open Bites
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A Guide to Anterior Open Bites

Dr. Frank Spear discusses the causes of anterior open bites and how to diagnose them.

| 2 years ago
Overcome Ankylosis Uncertainty with New Dr. Kinzer E-Book

Overcome Ankylosis Uncertainty with New Dr. Kinzer E-Book

Dr. Gregg Kinzer covers ankylosis and how to better manage the clinical challenge in your dental practice with lessons on etiology, decoronation, autotransplantation,...

| 3 years ago
Do I Have 'TMJ?'
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Do I Have 'TMJ?'

Learn to clarify the confusion about the diagnosis of TMJ, TMD, TMJD, and other temporomandibular joint disorders.

| 4 years ago
11 New Webinars to Enhance Your Practice Management and Treatment Plans

11 New Webinars to Enhance Your Practice Management and Treatment Plans

Missed our latest webinars? Watch their recordings now and grow your skills.

| 4 years ago
Invasive Cervical Root Resorption: The New Dental Epidemic?
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Invasive Cervical Root Resorption: The New Dental Epidemic?

Learn more about how to address invasive cervical root resorption, which is also known as 'extra-canal invasive root resorption,' and why recognition and...

| 4 years ago
Connecting Teeth and Implants: Yes, No, Maybe?

Connecting Teeth and Implants: Yes, No, Maybe?

When do you connect an implant to a tooth? Dr. Frank Spear looks at various clinical cases to find the answers.

| 5 years ago
Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Loading

Immediate vs. Delayed Implant Loading

In this article, Dr. Jeff Bonk discusses considerations for deciding whether to immediately load an implant or delay placement.

| 6 years ago
Ankylosis Part III: Treating Children With Ankylosed Permanent Teeth

Ankylosis Part III: Treating Children With Ankylosed Permanent Teeth

When ankylosis is diagnosed in a child, certain factors are even more important to evaluate prior to making the treatment decision.

| 6 years ago
Ankylosis Part I: Etiology and Considerations
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Ankylosis Part I: Etiology and Considerations

This article discusses potential etiologies and diagnostic practices for ankylosed teeth.

| 6 years ago
3 Techniques to Remove Broken Abutment Screws
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3 Techniques to Remove Broken Abutment Screws

Learn the causes of broken implant abutment screws, as well as three ways to remove them.

| 7 years ago