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Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)
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Occlusion & Wear

Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years (Part 2)

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg addresses burning questions about bite splints, nightguards and other occlusion-related clinical challenges.

| 5 months ago ›
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years
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Occlusion & Wear

Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg, a restorative dentist, mentor, and instructor, answers real-life occlusion questions.

| 6 months ago ›
Updated Occlusion Pathway: Dr. Spear Releases 2 New Courses
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Occlusion & Wear

Updated Occlusion Pathway: Dr. Spear Releases 2 New Courses

Spear Online members now have access to fresh occlusion content, including two new courses that are part of Dr. Frank Spear's revamped occlusion CE pathway.

| 8 months ago ›
Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
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Occlusion & Wear

Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics

Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...

| 8 months ago ›
Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?
Occlusion & Wear

Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?

Many of the concepts taught in occlusion and TMD are unsupported in the literature and are in direct conflict with literature in peer-reviewed journals,...

| 9 months ago ›
Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?
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Occlusion & Wear

Should I Image Before Making an Occlusal Appliance?

Discover when to image a patient's TMJ before fabricating an occlusal appliance.

| 1 year ago ›
Material Selection for the Worn Dentition: Posterior Restorations
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Occlusion & Wear

Material Selection for the Worn Dentition: Posterior Restorations

Discover how to select the optimal material for worn dentition restorations.

| 1 year ago ›
Anterior Repositioning Appliance: The Night Guard You Never Heard Of
Occlusion & Wear

Anterior Repositioning Appliance: The Night Guard You Never Heard Of

A splint anterior repositioning appliance that is not traditionally mentioned in dental school can be a very successful design.

| 1 year ago ›
What Makes Muscles Hurt?
Occlusion & Wear

What Makes Muscles Hurt?

When patients present with muscle pain, there may be reasons other than occlusal interferences that do not resolve with traditional therapy.

| 1 year ago ›
Dr. Frank Spear Releases 3 New Occlusion Courses
Occlusion & Wear

Dr. Frank Spear Releases 3 New Occlusion Courses

Designed to help clinicians eliminate confusion about occlusion, the Spear Online courses go in-depth on occlusal factors, concepts and assessment.

| 1 year ago ›
Redefining Occlusion
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Occlusion & Wear

Redefining Occlusion

Defining occlusion based only on tooth position has its shortcomings. To offer patients appropriate treatment, occlusion evaluation should consist of...

| 1 year ago ›
Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 
Occlusion & Wear

Taking the ‘Voodoo’ Out of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion 

Learn the definition of VDO and specific criteria for evaluation, decision-making and action for a change of vertical to address excessive tooth wear.

| 2 years ago ›