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 story.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Enamel Rods: The Key to Successful Restorative Adhesion
Dr. Jefferey Bonk outlines the importance of the role enamel rods play in ensuring optimal adhesion and ideal longevity of restorations.
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 year ago ›
The Importance of Perspective in Incisal and Occlusal Assessments
Dr. Robert Winter explains how perspective can make a significant difference when determining what is 'level' in incisal and occlusal assessments.
Robert Winter | 2 years ago ›
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.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›
Using Golden Percentage in Dentistry for Ideal Tooth Proportions
One of the critical aspects of esthetic dentistry is creating geometric or mathematical proportions for esthetic outcomes. Applying the concept of golden...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
The Fourth Solution: Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisor Implant Photo Essay
A lateral incisor implant has proven to be a predictable and viable interdisciplinary protocol for patients with congenitally missing maxillary incisors.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›
Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay
Addressing congenitally missing lateral incisors is a common condition that justifies an interdisciplinary solution, such as canine substitution, resin-bonded...
Ricardo Mitrani | 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 | 3 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 3
Learn Dr. Jason Smithson's go-to protocol for layering direct composite to achieve aesthetic success and functional durability.
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›
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 composite restorations.
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: The Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry — Part 1
With proper planning and a command for Class IV restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson believes dentists can confidently approach any anterior situation with...
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›
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 don't take it into consideration.
Frank Spear | 3 years ago ›