The Wax Rim is as Important as Ever!
The wax rim remains as important as ever in dentistry, even as a concept. It's a fundamental that will carry into new digital workflows.
Doug Benting | 2 weeks ago ›
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry: RPD Design
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in dentistry is an emerging technology. Read on to see how AI is impacting RPD design and better patient outcomes.
Ahmed Mahrous | 6 months ago ›
A New Dental Patient Case Study, Part 1: The Letter
In the first of a 2-part series, Dr. Jim McKee shares a letter he received from a new dental patient he was about to see—and breaks down the significance of...
Jim McKee | 8 months ago ›
A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shows how to simplify and streamline the process of gathering information to transfer to dental labs in implant-supported full arch...
Ricardo Mitrani | 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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....
Jim McKee | 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 ›