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Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part II

Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part II

We focus on the use of supragingival margins on molars and the two key elements that must be considered.

| 8 years ago
Outcome-Based Preparation Design: Part IV

Outcome-Based Preparation Design: Part IV

In this article we discuss three depths of anterior crown preparation to see which is best suited to accomplish the different esthetic goals of treatment.

| 8 years ago
The Implant Working Cast: 4 Steps for Fabricating a Stone Cast

The Implant Working Cast: 4 Steps for Fabricating a Stone Cast

We break down fabricating a stone working cast into four easy-to-follow steps and compare the technique with soft-tissue casts.

| 8 years ago
Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part I

Considerations for Preparation Design and Facial Margin Placement: Part I

We look at margin-placement options and several areas that must be evaluated before preparation design begins.

| 8 years ago
Two Steps to Better Bonding in Dental Restorations

Two Steps to Better Bonding in Dental Restorations

Besides the two steps to better bonding, we also cover solutions to potential problems with etching and silane application.

| 8 years ago
5 Considerations for Better and Faster Crown Preparations

5 Considerations for Better and Faster Crown Preparations

Yes, it is possible to get better crown preparations faster. Here are five points to get you there.

| 8 years ago
Outcome-Based Preparation Design Anterior Teeth: Part III

Outcome-Based Preparation Design Anterior Teeth: Part III

Continuing with the 'Outcome-Based Preparation Design' series, this article explores how to determine the preparation design for anterior indirect veneer...

| 8 years ago
Defining Space for a CAD/CAM Structure

Defining Space for a CAD/CAM Structure

Dental implant supported prostheses were traditionally designed for mal-adaptive denture patients with significant alveolar bone loss in the mandibular...

| 8 years ago
Outcome-Based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth Part II: Single Dimension Problems

Outcome-Based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth Part II: Single Dimension Problems

This article covers all the examples of one-dimension problems that must be addressed in the preparation design of anterior teeth.

| 8 years ago
What Is the Purpose of a Facebow?
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What Is the Purpose of a Facebow?

Many dentists stop using a facebow after dental school. But here's why you should have one in your practice today.

| 8 years ago
Important Considerations When Treating Cervical Lesions
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Important Considerations When Treating Cervical Lesions

When treating cervical lesions, where do you start? We break down the top 6 questions to ask and considerations for...

| 8 years ago
Fabricating a Crown to an Existing Removable Partial Denture
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Fabricating a Crown to an Existing Removable Partial Denture

Stop having issues with fabricating a crown for a tooth that is an abutment for an existing removable partial denture. Use this five-step technique instead.

| 8 years ago