When is Canine Substitution Appropriate?
This article outlines particular criteria that must be met when planning a canine substitution.
Greggory Kinzer | 1 month ago ›
Improving the Esthetics of Your Ceramic Restorations
Surface texture and luster and two of the most difficult things to match with the natural teeth. This article reviews several ways to make the process...
Greggory Kinzer | 3 months ago ›
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.
John Carson | 3 months ago ›
Implant Abutments: What Do I Choose?
This article will help you decide whether to choose a stock implant abutment or a custom implant abutment based on your case.
Steve Ratcliff | 3 months ago ›
3 Tips for Talking to Your Patients About Esthetics
Discussing esthetics with your patients can sometimes be a little tricky - here are some tips for having the best discussion possible.
Courtney Lavigne | 4 months ago ›
Need Smoother Preps?
This article will help you make the smoothest preparations possible for better indirect restorations.
John Carson | 4 months ago ›
Less Is More: Building Functional Esthetics on a Budget
Top-notch esthetic treatment and better patient outcomes start with a 'big picture' mindset and selecting the right restorative materials.
Brandon Stapleton | 4 months ago ›
Complete Dentures ... What’s Your Strategy?
This article describes the category of the adult population that may be edentulous and strategies for those patients that may include dentures.
Doug Benting | 4 months ago ›
Ideal Position of the Central Incisor
This article describes how to utilize concepts involving Facially Generated Treatment Planning to determine the ideal position of the central incisor.
Rebecca Bockow | 5 months ago ›
The Two Rules of Subgingival Margin Placement
Dr. Frank Spear explains the two essential rules to placing subgingival margins.
Frank Spear | 5 months ago ›
Why Do I Need A Facebow?
This article describes how using a facebow with a semi-adjustable articulator will save you time, money and help improve patient satisfaction.
Steve Ratcliff | 5 months ago ›
Steps in the Veneer Seating Process: Part I
In this article, Frank Spear breaks down the first steps to successfully seating porcelain veneers.
Frank Spear | 6 months ago ›
