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Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations

Clinical Sequence of Steps in Relining Provisional Shell Restorations

In a previous article I discussed the three options in fabricating a provisional shell restoration. This type of provisional is best suited for full crown...

| 11 years ago
The 'First Five' Philosophy of Success

The 'First Five' Philosophy of Success

When a coach gives a rousing locker room speech before a game he knows that what he says may be a distant memory by the time the players are deep into...

| 11 years ago
What is the Envelope of Function?
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What is the Envelope of Function?

In recent articles, I've been going over the proper treatment for patients with failed dentition due to pathway wear. As clinicians, it's very important...

| 11 years ago
The 'Holes in the Fence' Theory of Anger Management

The 'Holes in the Fence' Theory of Anger Management

There is a story about a young boy who had difficulty managing his temper. One day his father had an idea. He gave the boy a bag of nails and a hammer...

| 11 years ago
Pesky Screw Access for Implants [Ed.]
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Pesky Screw Access for Implants [Ed.]

This article, originally published 2/5/13, is one of our most widely read regarding tips about implants. Hate stuffing cotton pellets...

| 11 years ago
Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part II

Tom Case Study: Treatment Planning Part II

This is a continuation of Part I discussing the treatment planning involved with the case study of retired dentist, Tom. Regarding the actual tooth...

| 11 years ago
The Hidden Benefits of Choosing the Right Words
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The Hidden Benefits of Choosing the Right Words

I heard about an interesting study recently. Researchers came to find that if you tell people to 'not forget' something they are more likely to forget...

| 11 years ago
Three Options to Restore Patients in CR
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Three Options to Restore Patients in CR

In previous articles, I covered the topic of doing a functional analysis on mounted models and it's importance. Although it was discussed how to mount...

| 11 years ago
Why Patients Think You're Great

Why Patients Think You're Great

What makes a dentist great? This is a question that dentists and patients usually approach differently. One clinician can admire another for their expertise,...

| 11 years ago
Saving Time With Shell Provisional Restorations
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Saving Time With Shell Provisional Restorations

Having a set of shell provisional restorations fabricated pre-treatment, can save significant chair time for you and your patient. It is best to make...

| 11 years ago
Competing in Today's Economic Landscape
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Competing in Today's Economic Landscape

More people these days think of dentistry in terms of lifestyle-enhancing makeovers. They look at high-profile people in the media-saturated world around...

| 11 years ago
A Technique for Restoring Abfraction Lesions
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A Technique for Restoring Abfraction Lesions

I recently attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting and listened to Dr. Newton Fahl speak about a new composite technique for restoring...

| 11 years ago