BULL Rule - Or Is It a Guideline?
According to the BULL rule, modification should be made to the buccal cusps of the upper posterior teeth and the lingual cusps of the lower posterior...
Doug Benting | 4 years ago ›
Tooth Wear Appliances: Anterior Bite Planes
Selecting an occlusal appliance is an extremely confusing concept in dentistry. A common reason for this confusion is that dentists don't always think...
Frank Spear | 4 years ago ›
A Tooth Wear Case
In this tooth wear case study, we look at overcoming the fear and frustration of treating worn dentition by using Facially Generated Treatment Planning.
Gary DeWood | 5 years ago ›
Troubleshooting Limited Orthodontic Options
Though limited orthodontic treatment with limited appliances can be a benefit to the patient, it can also mean unexpected tooth movements. Here are some...
Donna Stenberg | 5 years ago ›
Managing Over-eruption Following Tooth Wear
In this comprehensive article, we go over treating isolated wear on segments of teeth, which can be a confusing problem for dental clinicians.
Frank Spear | 5 years ago ›
Where's the Overjet: Why Veneers Are Breaking Off
In this case presentation, we look at treatment options for a dental patient who's veneers keep breaking and popping off. What would you do?
Steve Ratcliff | 5 years ago ›
As If the Debate About Centric Relation Wasn't Enough: Part III
When treating your bruxing patients, could you be contributing to sleep apnea? Here are some questions to ask yourself and your patients.
Kevin Kwiecien | 5 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: “Common Patterns of Tooth Wear and Their Treatment”
Dr. Frank Spear teaches teams the three most common patterns of tooth wear and how to apply these concepts to a clinical case.
Benjamin Rojek | 5 years ago ›
Why You Should Be Excited About Digital Occlusion
As digital dentistry continues to evolve, dentists can apply occlusal principles to better diagnose and treat patients.
Kevin Kwiecien | 5 years ago ›
Selecting the Best Temporary Occlusal Appliances
Dr. Gary DeWood compares and contrasts anterior and posterior temporary occlusal appliances.
Gary DeWood | 5 years ago ›
An Insidious Yet Often Missed Dental Wear Pattern
Dr. John Carson discusses pathway wear and considerations for treatment.
John Carson | 5 years ago ›
New Spear Online Course: “Airway vs. Occlusion: The Role of the Dental Profession” Part 1
Dr. Kevin Kwiecien addresses the dilemma of protecting teeth versus opening the airway.
Benjamin Rojek | 5 years ago ›