Skip to main content

Spear Digest Dental Articles

Demanding Dental Patients Versus Those with a Psychiatric Disorder: Part I

Demanding Dental Patients Versus Those with a Psychiatric Disorder: Part I

It can be tricky to tell whether a challenging patient is simply demanding or has a psychiatric disorder. In part 1, Dr. Bob Winter discusses how to...

| 6 years ago
Alter the Esthetic Appearance of Incisal Thirds in 6 Steps

Alter the Esthetic Appearance of Incisal Thirds in 6 Steps

These six steps will help you more easily increase the value or decrease the translucency in the incisal third.

| 7 years ago
How to Fix Bridge Pontics that Don't Match the Value of the Abutments
1

How to Fix Bridge Pontics that Don't Match the Value of the Abutments

Seven steps to problem solving esthetic dilemmas with provisional pontics.

| 7 years ago
The Pieces of the Puzzle: Technical Steps to Produce a Diagnostic Wax-Up
1

The Pieces of the Puzzle: Technical Steps to Produce a Diagnostic Wax-Up

Know how a dental lab technician produces a diagnostic wax-up so you can better treatment plan.

| 7 years ago
A Simplified Process for Bonding e.max and Other Glass Ceramic Restorations
1

A Simplified Process for Bonding e.max and Other Glass Ceramic Restorations

Here's an easy four-step process to achieve an optimal bond to your e.max.

| 7 years ago
Build a Better Treatment Plan: Phasing Restorative Procedures Over Time

Build a Better Treatment Plan: Phasing Restorative Procedures Over Time

Treatment planning is an essential component of clinical practice. While some cases can be completed in one or two visits, there are several reasons that...

| 7 years ago
Posterior Full-contour Zirconia Crowns: Preparation Design
1

Posterior Full-contour Zirconia Crowns: Preparation Design

One significant advantage of this restoration is that the preparation can be more conservative than other all-ceramic or even metal-ceramic restorations,...

| 7 years ago
Triple-tray Impressions: How to Save Time and Improve Outcomes

Triple-tray Impressions: How to Save Time and Improve Outcomes

Follow these eight guidelines, and you'll improve the outcomes of your triple-tray impressions.

| 7 years ago
Glass Ceramic Bonding: 3 Commonly Asked Questions
1

Glass Ceramic Bonding: 3 Commonly Asked Questions

We offer tips on how to clean glass ceramic restorations as well as etch and condition them.

| 7 years ago
Recommendations for Monolithic Translucent Zirconia Restorations

Recommendations for Monolithic Translucent Zirconia Restorations

We break down the recommended preparations and thicknesses for monolithic translucent zirconia restorations.

| 7 years ago
How to Minimize Peri-implant Abutment Complications

How to Minimize Peri-implant Abutment Complications

Here's a step-by-step guide to minimizing complications with implant abutments.

| 7 years ago
Essential Photos to Achieve Predictable Outcomes - Lab Communication

Essential Photos to Achieve Predictable Outcomes - Lab Communication

These essential photos will ensure better communication with your lab and more successful final restorations.

| 7 years ago