4 Burning Questions on Restorations with Ceramic or PFM Crowns
Learn how to select between zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns — a common issue that's addressed in Spear's 'Restorative Design'...
Jeffrey Bonk | 6 days ago ›
Disruptive Innovation in the Dental Marketplace (Part 1)
Positive disruption is occurring throughout the dental and health care industries. So, what's the impact on our patients? And how do we keep pace with...
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 week ago ›
Managing Open Interdental Spaces with Indirect Veneer Restorations – The Interdental Finish Line (Part 1)
Learn how to properly manage open interdental spaces and the two aspects of preparation design, provisional fabrication, communication with your technician...
Robert Winter | 4 weeks ago ›
3 Tips to Get Started with Intraoral Scanning
Discover the pros and cons of intraoral scanning and tips for correct use in your practice.
John Carson | 1 month ago ›
Occlusal Vertical Dimension and the Edentulous Patient: Methods for Recording OVD
Measuring occlusal vertical dimension accurately is necessary to evaluate the prosthetic space and ensure a predictable outcome.
Darin Dichter | 1 month ago ›
Single Central Incisors: Setting Dentist and Patient Expectations
By setting realistic expectations for cost, chair time and esthetic result, the frustration associated with restoring and matching a single indirect central...
Robert Winter | 2 months ago ›
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.
John Carson | 2 months ago ›
Simple Bounce Flash Portraits - How to Go Beyond Taking Mugshots
Spending too much time and space on flashes, softboxes and beauty dishes? Learn to bounce flash using a speedlight for beautiful portraits with uniform...
Dawn Wehking | 2 months ago ›
Vertical Root Fractures - The Diagnostic Dilemma and Hidden Menace
Discover why early recognition of root fractures is necessary for the success of endodontic treatment.
Lou Berman | 2 months ago ›
Intrinsic Dental Erosion - Causes and Diagnosis
Learn what to be mindful of with intrinsic erosion lesions, which are commonly found on the palatal surfaces of the maxillary teeth, followed by the occlusal...
Ricardo Mitrani | 3 months ago ›
‘Edentulous Arch’ Workshop Crystalizes Restorative Options
Spear's 'Restoring the Edentulous Arch' workshop gives restorative dentists a variety of options, including fixed and removable implants, to help patients...
Michael Ferraresi | 3 months ago ›
Restoration with the Endocrown
The endocrown has proven to be predictable in restoring complex endodontically treated teeth and is yet another option to consider when developing a restorative...
Andy Janiga | 3 months ago ›