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How To Restore Severely Discolored Teeth
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How To Restore Severely Discolored Teeth

Check out these tried-and-true tricks for successfully restoring severely discolored teeth.

| 5 years ago
Diagnostic Wax-Up Fabrication: Periodontal and Implant Treatment

Diagnostic Wax-Up Fabrication: Periodontal and Implant Treatment

This article will help you determine when to prescribe a wax-up in cases that necessitate restorative and periodontal or implant procedures.

| 5 years ago
How To Cross-Mount a Case and Why It's Important To Do So
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How To Cross-Mount a Case and Why It's Important To Do So

Are you effectively using cross-mounting as a means of ensuring predictable restorations? Learn step-by-step instructions and better understand its value.

| 6 years ago
Re-cementation of a Lithium Disilicate Restoration
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Re-cementation of a Lithium Disilicate Restoration

When an e.max restoration comes off of a prepared tooth, what's the cause and how should it be recemented?

| 6 years ago
Diagnostic Wax-Up Fabrication: Pre-Restorative Treatment and Ortho

Diagnostic Wax-Up Fabrication: Pre-Restorative Treatment and Ortho

Dr. Bob Winter continues his diagnostic wax-up series with a discussion of fabrication before, after and during orthodontic treatment as well as pre-restorative...

| 6 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
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
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
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
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
Outcome-based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth: Part I
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Outcome-based Preparation Design of Anterior Teeth: Part I

When preparing anterior teeth - or any tooth - having a clear vision of the final preparation is imperative. Here we break down five dimensions that must...

| 8 years ago
Phasing the Definitive Restorative Procedures

Phasing the Definitive Restorative Procedures

Systematic treatment planning can help a dentist save time and avoid frustration. Here is the five-phase key to success.

| 8 years ago