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Options for Altering Tissue Position
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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...

| 11 years ago
Anterior Temporaries: Adjusting Contour Intra-Orally
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Anterior Temporaries: Adjusting Contour Intra-Orally

In an earlier article, I went over the importance of creating beautiful anterior temporaries to help build your practice and inspire confidence in your...

| 11 years ago
The Value of Stick Bites
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The Value of Stick Bites

The stick 'bite' is a quick and easy reference for your ceramist. It's not really a bite registration; rather, it is a useful tool for...

| 11 years ago
The Trouble With Gingival Position

The Trouble With Gingival Position

One of the foundations of an esthetic restoration is gingival position. It is always better to have that discussion with patients before we...

| 11 years ago
How to Approach Problems of Tooth Proportion
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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...

| 11 years ago
Biologic Challenges in Patients with Multiple Missing Anterior Teeth
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Biologic Challenges in Patients with Multiple Missing Anterior Teeth

The esthetic management of multiple missing teeth is one of the most challenging occurrences restorative dentists are presented with. It's one thing...

| 11 years ago
Eight Steps to Facially Generated Treatment Planning [Part II]
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Eight Steps to Facially Generated Treatment Planning [Part II]

As I discussed in Part I of this article, planning treatment for wear patients can be difficult because of all the different possibilities that can occur...

| 11 years ago
Eight Steps to Facially Generated Treatment Planning [Part I]

Eight Steps to Facially Generated Treatment Planning [Part I]

Planning treatment for wear patients can be difficult because of all the different possibilities that can occur as teeth wear. In some patients the wear...

| 11 years ago
The Characterization of Anterior Temporaries as a Communication Tool

The Characterization of Anterior Temporaries as a Communication Tool

Although creating exquisite temporaries is difficult and often frustrating, it remains a vital part in communicating with both patient and lab. Most...

| 11 years ago
Restorative Treatment Option for Ankylosis in Young Patients
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Restorative Treatment Option for Ankylosis in Young Patients

Limited treatment options are available for young patients that have ankylosis of teeth after traumatic avulsion and re-implantation. Generally, we choose...

| 11 years ago
Ridge Evaluation of Ovate Pontics

Ridge Evaluation of Ovate Pontics

The goal of an ovate pontic is to create the illusion that the tooth is emerging from the gingiva with a cuff of tissue surrounding it on the facial....

| 11 years ago
Esthetic Management of a Flat Periodontium Without Orthodontic Extrusion

Esthetic Management of a Flat Periodontium Without Orthodontic Extrusion

In a previous article, 'Esthetic Management of a Flat Periodontium Through Orthodontic Extrusion', I discussed the use of orthodontic extrusion to...

| 11 years ago