The Advantages of Implant-Assisted Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs)
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani outlines the benefits of implant-assisted RPDs and explains why they can be an ideal 'transitional' treatment option for many patients.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
A Simplified Technique for Gathering Lab Information in Full Arch Cases
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shows how to simplify and streamline the process of gathering information to transfer to dental labs in implant-supported full arch...
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Is Flexural Strength a Keystone Property of Restorative Dental Materials?
Spear Resident Faculty member, Dr. Doug Benting, discusses restorative dental materials such as high-performance polymers—their relative flexural strengths, their...
Doug Benting | 1 year ago ›
Getting the SRA Abutment Right in Implant-Supported Restorations
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains how altering the angle of an SRA abutment can optimize screw access design when fabricating certain implant-supported restorations.
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Tips to Remove a Damaged Straumann Solid Abutment
Spear's Dr. John Carson shares a few tips that may make things a little easier should you ever need to remove a damaged Straumann solid abutment.
John Carson | 1 year ago ›
Screw Retained Posterior Implant Crown Restorative Challenges
Implant crown restorative challenges primarily arise when there are issues with placement, angulation, and the insertion path. This visual analysis explains...
Robert Winter | 1 year ago ›
The Impact of Handwork and Coloring Agents on Monolithic Zirconia
Monolithic zirconia restorations have benefits relative to material strength and tooth color, but handwork and coloring agents can alter zirconia's physical...
Doug Benting | 1 year ago ›
Three Solutions for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors: A Photo Essay
Addressing congenitally missing lateral incisors is a common condition that justifies an interdisciplinary solution, such as canine substitution, resin-bonded...
Ricardo Mitrani | 1 year ago ›
Optimizing Occlusal Contours of a Full Arch Immediately Loaded Provisional Prosthesis
Two techniques to rebuild occlusal contours and facilitate occlusal reconstruction of a full arch implant-supported solution.
Ricardo Mitrani | 2 years ago ›
PFM or Zirconia Crown? A Patient’s Question and Concerns
Today's patients are very much aware of dentistry and its benefits to oral health. This greater engagement has led to our patients asking more questions...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
Novaloc Overdenture System: A New Approach To Low-Profile Attachments
While creating a new upper and lower overdenture definitive restoration, I identified many scenarios where a Straumann Novaloc attachment system could...
Doug Benting | 2 years ago ›
Restorative Space for Locators – How Much is Enough?
Dr. Doug Benting explores the vertical and horizontal space considerations for Locator assisted or supported removable prostheses.
Doug Benting | 2 years ago ›