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Using the Matrix Technique for Repairing Debonded Denture Teeth
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Beyond Restoration

Using the Matrix Technique for Repairing Debonded Denture Teeth

Dr. Darin Dichter reveals a step-by-step technique for repairing debonded denture teeth.

| 1 month ago ›
Occlusal Vertical Dimension and the Edentulous Patient: Methods for Recording OVD
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Beyond Restoration

Occlusal Vertical Dimension and the Edentulous Patient: Methods for Recording OVD

Measuring occlusal vertical dimension accurately is necessary to evaluate the prosthetic space and ensure a predictable outcome.

| 7 months ago ›
Options for Improving Clinical Efficiency When Fabricating New Removable Complete Dentures
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Beyond Restoration

Options for Improving Clinical Efficiency When Fabricating New Removable Complete Dentures

Learn alternatives to the classic five-step approach to fabricating conventional complete removable dentures to potentially shorten treatment time.

| 10 months ago ›
Options for Determining Vertical Dimension with Edentulous Patients (Part 2)
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Beyond Restoration

Options for Determining Vertical Dimension with Edentulous Patients (Part 2)

Learn approaches to determining occlusal vertical dimension with the goal of building confidence in managing edentulous patients.

| 1 year ago ›
Options for Determining Vertical Dimension with Edentulous Patients
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Beyond Restoration

Options for Determining Vertical Dimension with Edentulous Patients

Learn how to manage occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) with pre-extraction and post-extraction methods, including the widely used freeway space approach.

| 1 year ago ›
The Implant Working Cast: 4 Steps for Fabricating a Stone Cast
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Beyond Restoration

The Implant Working Cast: 4 Steps for Fabricating a Stone Cast

We break down fabricating a stone working cast into four easy-to-follow steps and compare the technique with soft-tissue casts.

| 4 years ago ›
UCLA School of Dentistry Fire
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Beyond Restoration

UCLA School of Dentistry Fire

Ceramics used in dentistry require heat to consolidate and structurally transform the material. Firing ceramic restorations at temperatures and durations...

| 5 years ago ›
Sophisticated Simplicity: The SAM 3
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Beyond Restoration

Sophisticated Simplicity: The SAM 3

The SAM 3 is my go-to articulator system due to its reliability in calibration, clean design and the ability to tailor the scope of programming....

| 6 years ago ›
Drive Time: Why Implant Drivers Are So Important
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Beyond Restoration

Drive Time: Why Implant Drivers Are So Important

In implant dentistry hand drivers are used to turn the attachment or abutment screws that secure different components to implant fixtures. Hand drivers...

| 6 years ago ›