Esthetic Management of a Flat Periodontium Without Orthodontic Extrusion
In a previous article, 'Esthetic Management of a Flat Periodontium Through Orthodontic Extrusion', I discussed the use of orthodontic extrusion...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Esthetic Management of a Flat Periodontium Through Orthodontic Extrusion
Patients that are prone to generalized interproximal anterior bone loss are an esthetic dilemma that plagues many restorative dentists....
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Two Options for Correcting Crown Contour to Close an Open Gingival Embrasure
In a previous article, we discussed two etiologies of open gingival embrasures due to a short contact: root angulation and tooth shape. When the contact...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Two Fundamental Etiologies of Open Embrasures
Open embrasures or 'black triangles' are usually thought of as a gingival problem, but the papilla is only half of the potential problem, since...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Four Treatment Options for Isolated Periodontal Disease
The presence of isolated periodontal defects is one of the most challenging esthetic issues encountered by the restorative dentist. The typical...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Tooth Wear Appliances: Full Arch Maxillary and Full Arch Mandibular
Conceptually, full coverage appliances decrease elevator muscle activity in excursive movements if they are designed with anterior guidance, but...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Tooth Wear Appliances: Posterior Pivots
To pick up where I left off in the previous article about tooth wear appliances, a posterior pivot is the opposite of an anterior bite plane. This appliance...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
How to Manage Bleeding Tissue
The issue of inflamed tissue and bleeding is one of the most frustrating parts of making impressions in restorative dentistry. There are a number...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Four Key Steps to Facial Crown Lengthening
When we think of an attractive smile, we are referring to one that lines up smoothly with the lower lip and displays even gingival levels. When a patient...
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
Reinforcing Temporaries
Dr. Frank Spear discusses reinforcing temporary bridges if they need to be in for an extended period of time.
Frank Spear | 8 years ago ›
