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The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
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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.

| 1 year ago
My Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Didn’t Work - Now What?
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My Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Didn’t Work - Now What?

Consider learning these alternatives to IANB for anesthetic techniques to help ensure patients are more comfortable.

| 4 years ago
Redefining Occlusion
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Redefining Occlusion

Defining occlusion based only on tooth position has its shortcomings. To offer patients appropriate treatment, occlusion evaluation should consist of...

| 4 years ago
Supplemental Photographs For Airway Screening

Supplemental Photographs For Airway Screening

Taking these 4 photos during an airway screening will help you make more accurate and comprehensive...

| 5 years ago
A Protocol For Symptom-Free Direct Composites
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A Protocol For Symptom-Free Direct Composites

This article will help you analyze your protocol for placing composites and determine what you might need to change in order to minimize sensitivity and...

| 6 years ago
How To Cross-Mount a Case and Why It's Important To Do So
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How To Cross-Mount a Case and Why It's Important To Do So

Are you effectively using cross-mounting as a means of ensuring predictable restorations? Learn step-by-step instructions and better understand its value.

| 6 years ago
Less Is More: Building Functional Esthetics on a Budget
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Less Is More: Building Functional Esthetics on a Budget

Top-notch esthetic treatment and better patient outcomes start with a 'big picture' mindset and selecting the right restorative materials.

| 6 years ago
Options for Treating Excess Overjet
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Options for Treating Excess Overjet

From no treatment to orthognathic surgery, Dr. Frank Spear walks clinicians through the various options for treating excess overjet.

| 6 years ago
Composing Photographs: Capturing the Correct Perspective
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Composing Photographs: Capturing the Correct Perspective

This article offers a detailed guide to capturing the clearest and most effective perspectives when composing patient photographs.

| 6 years ago
The Extended Series of Dental Photographs
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The Extended Series of Dental Photographs

In this article, Dr. Courtney Lavigne shares more of her go-to patient photos for better diagnosis and overall treatment planning.

| 6 years ago
Best Practices for Denture Teeth Selection
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Best Practices for Denture Teeth Selection

Here's why - and how - dentists should become more involved in the denture teeth selection process.

| 7 years ago
Phasing the Definitive Restorative Procedures

Phasing the Definitive Restorative Procedures

Systematic treatment planning can help a dentist save time and avoid frustration. Here is the five-phase key to success.

| 8 years ago