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Replacing Teeth and Tissue Using a Mini Bar
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Case Presentation

Replacing Teeth and Tissue Using a Mini Bar

Dr. John Carson uses an implant-supported fixed-removable partial denture to successfully treat a patient with six missing maxillary anterior teeth and...

| 2 months ago ›
What Do You Want to Break?
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Case Presentation

What Do You Want to Break?

When the clinician and the dental patient share the same mindset it takes the sting of disappointment out of any breakage or failure that may occur with...

| 3 months ago ›
When to Use Zirconia Abutments
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Implants

When to Use Zirconia Abutments

How do you decide when to use zirconia abutments? Learn about two conditions to consider for selection.

| 9 months ago ›
3 Tips to Get Started with Intraoral Scanning
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Beyond Restoration

3 Tips to Get Started with Intraoral Scanning

Discover the pros and cons of intraoral scanning and tips for correct use in your practice.

| 10 months ago ›
Restoring the Edentulous Arch - Are Fixed Hybrids Always the Best Answer?
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Beyond Restoration

Restoring the Edentulous Arch - Are Fixed Hybrids Always the Best Answer?

Learn why to consider alternatives for popular fixed hybrids in some edentulous arch cases.

| 11 months ago ›
Operation Deep Freeze: Removing a Stuck Ti-Base
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Techniques & Materials

Operation Deep Freeze: Removing a Stuck Ti-Base

Learn how to use endo ice to freeze or chill a stuck implant ti-base to shrink it so it's easier to remove.

| 1 year ago ›
Pre-Orthodontic Implants for Post-Orthodontic Restoration
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Beyond Restoration

Pre-Orthodontic Implants for Post-Orthodontic Restoration

Develop a method to place implants before orthodontic care for post-orthodontic success.

| 1 year ago ›
Fuel Your Wishes
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Practice Management

Fuel Your Wishes

Dentistry is stressful, given the demands we place on ourselves — not just from a clinical and patient standpoint, but also leading teams and...

| 1 year ago ›
Printing an Occlusal Guard
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Beyond Restoration

Printing an Occlusal Guard

Follow these 10 steps to understand how to make occlusal appliances in your...

| 1 year ago ›
Don’t ‘Crash Your Coffee’ in Your Dental Practice
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Practice Management

Don’t ‘Crash Your Coffee’ in Your Dental Practice

It's time to think about sharpening your focus, to avoid the daily missteps that can sidetrack your practice growth.

| 1 year ago ›
6 Tips For Hitting Your Dental Practice Goals
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Practice Management

6 Tips For Hitting Your Dental Practice Goals

Are you setting manageable goals for your practice and setting yourself up for success by establishing the proper perspective?

| 2 years ago ›
Doctor, Why Does This Temporary Keep Coming Off?
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Occlusion & Wear

Doctor, Why Does This Temporary Keep Coming Off?

When the patient handed me the temporary, I noticed that while it seem thick enough, not only was it not on, it was also cracked – which of course...

| 2 years ago ›