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Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
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Occlusion & Wear

Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics

Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...

| 4 years ago ›
Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?
Occlusion & Wear

Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?

Many of the concepts taught in occlusion and TMD are unsupported in the literature and are in direct conflict with literature in peer-reviewed journals,...

| 4 years ago ›
Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?
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Occlusion & Wear

Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?

Discover when to image a patient's TMJ before fabricating an occlusal appliance.

| 5 years ago ›
Material Selection for the Worn Dentition: Posterior Restorations
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Occlusion & Wear

Material Selection for the Worn Dentition: Posterior Restorations

Discover how to select the optimal material for worn dentition restorations.

| 5 years ago ›
Anterior Repositioning Appliance: The Night Guard You Never Heard Of
Occlusion & Wear

Anterior Repositioning Appliance: The Night Guard You Never Heard Of

A splint anterior repositioning appliance that is not traditionally mentioned in dental school can be a very successful design.

| 5 years ago ›
What Makes Muscles Hurt?
Occlusion & Wear

What Makes Muscles Hurt?

When patients present with muscle pain, there may be reasons other than occlusal interferences that do not resolve with traditional therapy.

| 5 years ago ›
Dr. Frank Spear Releases 3 New Occlusion Courses
Occlusion & Wear

Dr. Frank Spear Releases 3 New Occlusion Courses

Designed to help clinicians eliminate confusion about occlusion, the Spear Online courses go in-depth on occlusal factors, concepts and assessment.

| 5 years ago ›
Redefining Occlusion
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Occlusion & Wear

Redefining Occlusion

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

| 5 years ago ›
Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 
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Occlusion & Wear

Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 

Learn the definition of VDO and specific criteria for evaluation, decision-making and action for a change of vertical to address excessive tooth wear.

| 6 years ago ›
How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?
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Occlusion & Wear

How Do We Approach Cases With Clicking Jaw Joints?

When a patient comes into your office asking about their clicking jaw joint, do you have a plan of action?

| 6 years ago ›
What's in Your Water? A Look At the pH of Popular Beverages
Occlusion & Wear

What's in Your Water? A Look At the pH of Popular Beverages

You already know your patient's diet can have a significant impact on patterns of erosion - but are you up-to-speed on the acidity of their favorite beverages?

| 6 years ago ›
Will the Bite Change?
Occlusion & Wear

Will the Bite Change?

Consider the teeth, muscles and TM joints when predicting whether or not a patient's occlusion will change in the future.

| 6 years ago ›