The Role the First Point of Contact Plays in the Restorative Process
Dr. Douglas Benting talks about identifying the first point of contact in occlusion, and the role it plays in the restorative process.
Doug Benting | 1 year ago ›
Accurate Bite Records and Mounting Models Made Easy
Dr. John Carson reveals simple tips and techniques to make more accurate bite records and mounting models.
John Carson | 1 year ago ›
A Digital Approach to Occlusal Appliance Fabrication
Using a case study example, Dr. Darin Dichter walks through the three main components of a digital approach to occlusal appliance fabrication.
Darin Dichter | 1 year ago ›
The Essential Elements of Occlusal Appliance Fabrication
Spear's Dr. Darin Ditcher explains the essential elements of occlusal appliance fabrication and the analog options for transferring information to the...
Darin Dichter | 1 year ago ›
The Significance of Centric Relation When Preparing Posterior Crowns
Dr. Bonk shares a discussion with a resident about the significance of centric relation when preparing posterior crowns to avoid the sudden loss of vertical...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
The Importance of Occlusal Analysis in Condylar Seating
An occlusal analysis is a comprehensive way to determine if the proposed treatment plan may destabilize the existing maximum intercuspation and a new...
Darin Dichter | 1 year ago ›
Why Full Coverage Restorations Are Common for Second Molars
In most cases, tooth wear and tooth fracture result from mechanical overload at the tooth level because of uneven occlusal force distribution. So why...
Jim McKee | 1 year ago ›
A Guide to Anterior Open Bites
Dr. Frank Spear discusses the causes of anterior open bites and how to diagnose them.
Frank Spear | 2 years ago ›
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)
Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg addresses burning questions about bite splints, nightguards and other occlusion-related clinical challenges.
Carl Steinberg | 3 years ago ›
Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...
Jim McKee | 3 years ago ›