What is the Envelope of Function?
In recent articles, I've been going over the proper treatment for patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians, it's very important...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Three Options to Restore Patients in CR
In previous articles, I covered the topic of doing a functional analysis on mounted models and it's importance. Although it was discussed how to mount...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Options for Determining Vertical Dimension: Part II
This a continuation of the discussion in part I of some of the philosophies that can be used to determine correct VDO. The foregoing reviews of...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Determinants of Vertical Dimension
A lesson on vertical dimension. Vertical dimension is the distance between any point on the maxilla and any point on the mandible when the teeth...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Three Steps to Accurately Mounting Models
In previous articles I've covered the topic of mounted models and their importance in treating clinical cases accurately and efficiently. Once you have...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›When to Do a Functional Analysis
We have all had patients in our practice that present with very complicated cases including broken teeth, excessive wear, and gingival discrepancies,...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]
As mentioned in Part I and Part II of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part II]
As discussed in Part I of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to use the 'eggshell'...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part I]
If you happen to be creating provisionals for an exceptionally large case, such as a full arch, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Options for Altering Tissue Position
The need to alter the position of the gingival tissue is something we all commonly face as restorative dentists. We regularly see patients with recession...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›Failure Risks of Restoring Endodontically Treated Teeth
It is well documented in the literature that restored teeth that are endodontically treated are at a higher risk of failure than the restoration of...
Greggory Kinzer | 11 years ago ›How to Approach Problems of Tooth Proportion
In a previous article, I covered the four possible causes for lack of tooth display in patients and how to properly treat them. Continuing...
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