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When the Restoration Fits the Model But Not the Patient
Techniques & Materials

When the Restoration Fits the Model But Not the Patient

Have you ever had a restoration that fit the model it was made on but not your patient's tooth? While this should be a rare occurance, this has or will...

| 10 years ago ›
Why Does That Crown Look Like That?
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Techniques & Materials

Why Does That Crown Look Like That?

This picture illustrates a bad day for the restorative dentist. A ceramic crown crack – BUMMER. Having lived through the birth and growth of...

| 10 years ago ›
Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

Dentin Adhesives for Direct Posterior Composite [Ed.]

This sensitivity can be caused by pulpal inflammation, but in most instances I believe it is from inadequate sealing of the dentin. Martin...

| 10 years ago ›
Antioxidants and Wound Healing
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Techniques & Materials

Antioxidants and Wound Healing

Last week you were introduced to the process of oxidative stress and the how it is a factor in the development of multiple chronic inflammatory diseases....

| 10 years ago ›
Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants in Dentistry [Part I]
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Techniques & Materials

Oxidative Stress and the Use of Antioxidants in Dentistry [Part I]

Chart 1 Details...

| 10 years ago ›
Anterior Resin Restorations: Which Resin Do I Use?
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Techniques & Materials

Anterior Resin Restorations: Which Resin Do I Use?

In this series, I plan on taking you through a quick journey of choosing a composite resin for your restoration, including the steps in the process of...

| 10 years ago ›
Pathway Wear
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Techniques & Materials

Pathway Wear

The wear this patient has on her lower anteriors is something I know you all have seen before. I bet if you look at the palatal surface of the upper...

| 10 years ago ›
Are You Influencing Your Patients?
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Techniques & Materials

Are You Influencing Your Patients?

I often hear dentists complain about the patients that only want to be treated if it's covered by insurance – and I'm sure it's true. The fact is...

| 10 years ago ›
Four Steps to Simplifying Your Life
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Techniques & Materials

Four Steps to Simplifying Your Life

Excess and clutter are the enemies of clean and effective living. As we go through life we tend to acquire material things and to-do lists that eventually...

| 10 years ago ›
Sleep Apnea: History of Present Illness
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Techniques & Materials

Sleep Apnea: History of Present Illness

When we choose to treat Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in our dental offices, we take on a set of increased responsibilities. Thorough data collection...

| 10 years ago ›
Understanding the Medical Examination for Sleep Patients
Techniques & Materials

Understanding the Medical Examination for Sleep Patients

In dentistry, it's common to have patients fill out a medical history listing prior concerns, allergies and current medications. We are curious about...

| 10 years ago ›
How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record [Ed.]
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Techniques & Materials

How to Take a Protrusive Bite Record [Ed.]

A protrusive bite record is taken with Master wax with the mandible pushed forward into a protrusive movement so that the condyle has moved down...

| 10 years ago ›