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A Primer On 3D Printing
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Techniques & Materials

A Primer On 3D Printing

So you're thinking about investing in a 3D printer, but you're not sure if it'll be worth it. This articles explains benefits of the 3D printer as well...

| 1 year ago ›
Tips on Fabricating Implant Provisionals and Custom Healing Abutments
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Techniques & Materials

Tips on Fabricating Implant Provisionals and Custom Healing Abutments

We focus on making implant provisionals since fabricating a custom healing abutment is very similar in many ways.

| 1 year ago ›
Is It a Good Idea to Repair Crown Margins?
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Techniques & Materials

Is It a Good Idea to Repair Crown Margins?

We would always like to be able to repair crown margins that have developed recurrent decay for our patients; however, while this is possible in some...

| 1 year ago ›
Occlusion: Teeth vs. Implants
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Techniques & Materials

Occlusion: Teeth vs. Implants

Whether we're talking about teeth or implants, occlusion can be a tricky thing. So in this article we highlight their key differences in regards to occlusion...

| 1 year ago ›
Cleaning Appliances: A Simple Service to Offer Your Patients
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Techniques & Materials

Cleaning Appliances: A Simple Service to Offer Your Patients

This article will explain a technique for helping your patients clean their appliances as thoroughly as possible.

| 1 year ago ›
How to Provisionalize an Entire Arch
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Techniques & Materials

How to Provisionalize an Entire Arch

Utilizing the FGTP planning process throughout the process of provisionalizing a full arch will ensure greater case success.

| 1 year ago ›
Radiographs and Cement: You Can't Handle the Truth!
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Techniques & Materials

Radiographs and Cement: You Can't Handle the Truth!

This case is an important example of the fact that radiographs only tell some of the story when it comes to restorations.

| 1 year ago ›
Need Smoother Preps?
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Techniques & Materials

Need Smoother Preps?

This article will help you make the smoothest preparations possible for better indirect restorations.

| 1 year ago ›
The Pros and Cons of Bonding or Cementing Restorations
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Techniques & Materials

The Pros and Cons of Bonding or Cementing Restorations

Before you even begin your restorative treatment, weigh these pros and cons of cementing vs. bonding.

| 2 years ago ›
When Virtual Impressions Beat Physical Impressions, Hands Down
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Techniques & Materials

When Virtual Impressions Beat Physical Impressions, Hands Down

What's the benefit of choosing virtual impression methods over physical ones? Dr. John Carson outlines the tools and technology behind the technique.

| 2 years ago ›
4 Vital Images For Your Dental Lab
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Techniques & Materials

4 Vital Images For Your Dental Lab

This article covers how and why to take and implement these four critical patient photos in your practice.

| 2 years ago ›
6 Basic Photography Images To Improve Your Practice
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Techniques & Materials

6 Basic Photography Images To Improve Your Practice

If you're wondering how to use digital photography to improve your practice, start by mastering these six basic photos.

| 2 years ago ›