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.
Darin Dichter | 5 months ago ›
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.
Darin Dichter | 8 months ago ›
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.
Darin Dichter | 11 months ago ›
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.
Darin Dichter | 1 year ago ›
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.
Darin Dichter | 4 years ago ›
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...
Darin Dichter | 5 years ago ›
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....
Darin Dichter | 6 years ago ›
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...
Darin Dichter | 6 years ago ›