A New Generation of Zirconia
A new zirconia called IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime, which uses a new gradient manufacturing technology, produces a restoration that is more esthetic than previous zirconia...
Robert Winter | 1 day ago ›
Modern Materials for Pulpal Protection
Calcium hydroxide is a standard for maintaining pulp vitality in cases where the pulp is exposed, but it has limitations, and mineral trioxide aggregate...
Andy Janiga | 1 week ago ›
Try Before You Buy: Evaluating Indirect Restorative Impression Materials
Your guide to evaluating and selecting restorative impression materials that provide accuracy and predictability.
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 weeks ago ›
Managing ‘Kissing Contacts’
Explore ways to predictably deliver tight and well-contoured contacts from composite and what some clinicians refer to as 'kissing contacts.'
Dave St. Ledger | 1 month ago ›
Study Club Module: Treatment Options for Long-Term Provisionalization
This new study club module address treatment alternatives and provides several case studies to demonstrate how to use resin-bonded bridges for fixed long-term...
Michael Ferraresi | 1 month ago ›
Why Photography is Essential in Your Practice
Learn why stronger clinical photography is such an important tool to improve communication and facilitate improved patient outcomes.
Robert Winter | 2 months ago ›
Utilizing Laser to Remove Ceramic Veneers
Utilizing laser to remove ceramic veneers degrades the bonding interface with hydrolysis of the water in the resin cement, leading to easy removal.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 months ago ›
The Pros and Cons of Thermoplastic Partial Dentures
Dr. Mary Ann Salcetti discusses the advances in thermoplastic materials and their use in prosthetic dentistry.
Mary Anne Salcetti | 3 months ago ›
Restorative Design and the Sterile Pencil
How can the use of red pencil lines help you improve your tooth reduction planning?
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 months ago ›
Root Banking in 3 Steps
Root banking can be a great treatment option. Find out why and how to do it successfully in just three steps.
Mark Fleming | 3 months ago ›
Spear Talk Highlight - 'Should I Invest In an Intraoral Scanner?'
Still on the fence about whether or not to invest in an intraoral scanner? Not sure how to decide on the right one? Check out this Spear TALK thread for...
Celina Jimenez | 4 months ago ›
Do You Still Use Traditional Cement?
What type of cement do you use for restorations? Dr. Gregg Kinzer details when he uses traditional cement or when he bonds restorations.
Greggory Kinzer | 4 months ago ›