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Battling the Dental Overtreatment Tsunami in Today’s Market
Communication is key to fighting dental overtreatment. Dr. Mitrani explains how to help patients avoid pitfalls through a real-life patient…By Ricardo Mitrani
• March 7, 2024
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Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion
Dr. Jefferey Bonk outlines the importance of enamel rods in ensuring optimal adhesion and ideal longevity of restorations.By Jeffrey Bonk
• October 31, 2023
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Four Key Elements of Esthetic Dentistry and the Importance of the Prototype
Spear’s Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the four key elements of communicating esthetic considerations and the importance of utilizing a prototype.By Ricardo Mitrani
• October 13, 2022
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Using Golden Percentage in Dentistry for Ideal Tooth Proportions
One key aspect of esthetic dentistry is using geometric proportions, like the golden percentage, to create predictable and pleasing restorative…By Jeffrey Bonk
• June 30, 2022
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Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay
Addressing missing lateral incisors often requires interdisciplinary solutions like canine substitution, resin-bonded single retainer bridge, cantilever bridge, or a single-tooth…By Ricardo Mitrani
• June 21, 2022
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Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry, Part 3
Learn Dr. Jason Smithson’s go-to protocol for layering direct composite to achieve esthetic success and functional durability.By Jason Smithson
• August 6, 2021
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Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry, Part 2
In part two of Dr. Smithson’s series, learn why particle abrasion improves bond strengths and longevity for Class IV direct…By Jason Smithson
• July 30, 2021
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Planning the Class IV: The Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry, Part 1
With proper planning and a command of Class IV restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson believes dentists can confidently approach any anterior…By Jason Smithson
• July 23, 2021
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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…By Frank Spear
• June 28, 2021
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