Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology
In the first of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson examines the etiology of the condition and what initial exams should include.
Jason Smithson | 4 months ago ›
Managing the Forces: Occlusal Considerations with Implants
Spear's Dr. Curt Ringhofer examines the occlusal considerations with implants and the differences between natural teeth.
Curt Ringhofer | 5 months ago ›
Zygomatic Implants vs. Bone Grafting for Full Arch Solutions
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explores the benefits of zygomatic implants vs. bone grafting as a safe and efficient solution for full arch dental restorations.
Ricardo Mitrani | 6 months ago ›
Intraoral Scanning Techniques: Minimizing Errors
As with any clinical procedure, minimizing errors will result in the best outcomes. Dr. John Carson shares best intraoral scanning techniques to minimize...
John Carson | 6 months ago ›
Innovative Applications of the MiniSTAR S Thermoforming Machine
Discover the game changing MiniSTAR S thermoforming machine for your dental practice. Explore innovative applications and techniques to enhance patient...
Doug Benting | 7 months ago ›
Finishing the Direct Posterior Composite Restoration: A Visual Essay
Dr. Jason Smithson writes about an under-examined part of doing composite restorations—the finishing protocol—and outlines three components of a successful process.
Jason Smithson | 9 months ago ›
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 ›
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 ›
An interdisciplinary approach in dentistry such as facially generated treatment planning get patients beyond hygiene operatory and into more comprehensive...
Jeffrey Rouse | 1 year ago ›
Lingualized Occlusion and the Edentulous Patient
Dr. Doug Benting explains the goals and key features of lingualized occlusion, an occlusal design option for edentulous patients wanting complete dentures.
Doug Benting | 1 year ago ›
Non-Carious Cervical Lesions (NCCL): Causes and Contributing Factors
This write up from Dr. Melissa Seibert challenges the abfraction theory and reviews the many contributing factors to non-carious cervical lesions.
Melissa Seibert | 2 years 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 ›