The Significance of Centric Relation When Preparing Posterior Crowns
Dr. Bonk shares a discussion with a resident about the significance of centric relation when preparing posterior crowns to avoid the sudden loss of vertical...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
Three Keys to Ceramic Dental Adhesion: Enamel, Dentin, and Cementum Variations
Longevity and retention of direct composite restorations or indirect ceramic veneers depend on adequate adhesion to the tooth surface, making ceramic...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
Communicating a Facebow Transfer Procedure: A Case Study
A successful facebow transfer procedure requires accurate images and concise communication with the dental lab. This case study outlines the best way...
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
Managing Diastemas With Veneers
Check out this FGTP-based approach to managing the challenging issue of diastemas with veneers.
Jeffrey Bonk | 2 years ago ›
Learning “Superfood” – How One Question Makes Campus Learning Stick
Resident faculty instructor Dr. Jeff Bonk reflects on how he has made the transition from campus learning to practice reality.
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 years ago ›
The Future of Dentistry: Continuing Education in the Digital Age
Spear Talk moderators and campus mentors Drs. Jeff Bonk and Jeff Lineberry discuss what the future holds for dental continuing education—on campus and online.
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 years ago ›
Collective Intelligence and the Future of Dentistry
In our series kickoff, Dr. Jeff Bonk explores the concept of 'collective intelligence,' the future of dentistry and the power of the Spear community.
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 years ago ›
Photographic Tooth Inclination
Dental photography is a key component to the FGTP planning process and the strategic photographic series of images aids the restorative dentist in evaluation...
Jeffrey Bonk | 3 years ago ›
Dental ‘Cloacopaprology’ — Minimal Invasive Tissue Retraction
Learn a minimal invasive and cost-effective secret in obtaining predictable and efficient preparation margins that give adequate tissue retraction for...
Jeffrey Bonk | 4 years ago ›
Dental 'Cloacopapyrology' – Planning the Smile
Discover the FGTP-related essentials of dental treatment planning with tooth outline templates.
Jeffrey Bonk | 4 years ago ›
The ‘Trial Smile’ Overlay Template
Discover the benefits and pitfalls of employing the 'Trial Smile' overlay template and how this simple, convenient, and non-invasive tool can provide...
Jeffrey Bonk | 4 years ago ›
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 | 4 years ago ›