Pre-extraction Therapy for Immediate Implant Placement
Dr. Gonzalo Blasi recounts a case study of an immediate implant placement involving pre-extraction therapy in a patient with specific risk factors.
Gonzalo Blasi | 1 month ago ›
The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the benefits of implant-assisted RPDs and explains why they can be an ideal 'transitional' treatment option for many patients.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 3: Restoring the Proximal Box
In this final article of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the main strategies employed to restore the...
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 2: Management of Direct Resin
In the second of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the fundamentals of placing direct resin...
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 1: Common Problems
In the first of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson discusses the common issues that arise after placing direct...
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›
Three Keys to Ceramic Dental Adhesion: Enamel, Dentin, and Cementum Variations
Longevity and retention of direct composite restorations or indirect ceramic veneers depend on adequate adhesion to the tooth surface, making ceramic...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
Advantages of Direct Composite Resin Veneers When Masking Tooth Discoloration Restorations
Spear's Dr. Jason Smithson shares his technique for masking discolored single anterior restorations using a direct composite resin veneer over an indirect...
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›
Maxilla Is Key in Comprehensive Treatment Planning
Dr. Jeffrey Rouse builds the case for dentists to keep the maxilla in mind when planning comprehensive treatment.
Jeffrey Rouse | 2 years ago ›
Advanced FGTP – The Inclusion of Airway Prosthodontics
Today, airway has become part of what I refer to as advanced FGTP. Our cases need to start with an awareness of anatomic issues that could be related...
Jeffrey Rouse | 2 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: The Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry — Part 1
With proper planning and a command for Class IV restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson believes dentists can confidently approach any anterior situation with...
Jason Smithson | 2 years ago ›
A Comprehensive Guide To Biologic Width
Don't violate the biologic width. Learn more about this term, its significance to the clinician and what happens if you don't take it into consideration.
Frank Spear | 2 years ago ›
Simple In-Office Technique for Closing Open Molar Contacts
A simple aligner tray closure technique is a game-changer for managing open posterior contacts. Learn how to resolve a common patient complaint in a practical...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›