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How to Take a Full Arch Impression on a Difficult Patient
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How to Take a Full Arch Impression on a Difficult Patient

Taking a full arch crown and bridge impression on the lower arch can be a difficult and stressful procedure. Here's a technique that may help.

| 11 years ago
Monthly Spotlight [September/October]

Monthly Spotlight [September/October]

With all of the great content offered by the Spear Faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...

| 11 years ago
Monthly Spotlight June/July

Monthly Spotlight June/July

With all of the great content offered by the Spear Faculty and guest writers each month, we want to make certain that you don't miss any of it. The following...

| 11 years ago
Fitting an Anterior Bite Plane
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Fitting an Anterior Bite Plane

Part of the fabrication of an anterior bite plane appliance is assuring the fit. I hear lots of feedback that people struggle with them being too tight...

| 12 years ago
Diamond Polishing Paste
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Diamond Polishing Paste

Lee Ann Brady suggests using diamond polishing paste as the final step when finishing porcelain, composite and even natural tooth surfaces after they...

| 13 years ago
Exquisite Impressions
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Exquisite Impressions

For many years, diagnostic impressions weren't given the attention they deserved. As I began to utilize diagnostic models in my practice, the need to...

| 14 years ago
Creating Great Contacts

Creating Great Contacts

Recently, while preparing for a lecture on posterior restorative dentistry, I did some research on matrices so I could discuss creating an ideal contact...

| 14 years ago