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Conversion Prosthesis For an Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prosthesis
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Beyond Restoration

Conversion Prosthesis For an Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prosthesis

This visual essay will walk you through an entire sequence for handling immediate loading of a full arch implant-supported dental prosthesis.

| 6 years ago ›
Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 2)
Beyond Restoration

Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 2)

This article continues Dr. Mitrani's discussion of full-arch prostheses by explaining the use of analog- and CAD/CAM generated guides.

| 6 years ago ›
Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 1)
Beyond Restoration

Surgical Guide Classification for Full Arch Prosthesis (Part 1)

In our 'restorative-driven implant era,' digital surgical guides are key tools to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning.

| 6 years ago ›
6 Steps To Creating a Removable Veneer Temporary
Beyond Restoration

6 Steps To Creating a Removable Veneer Temporary

Frustrated by the need to keep creating new veneer temporaries? Dr. Ricardo Mitrani helps you streamline and simplify the process.

| 6 years ago ›
Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification Part 3: Space and Tissue Deficiencies
Techniques & Materials

Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification Part 3: Space and Tissue Deficiencies

This article discusses horizontal and combined defects that must be considered when evaluating and treating the edentulous maxilla.

| 6 years ago ›
Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification Part 2: Risk Assessment
Beyond Restoration

Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification Part 2: Risk Assessment

In the second article of his 'Lip, Tooth, Ridge' series, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani explains how to carry out esthetic and structural risk assessments.

| 6 years ago ›
An Introduction To Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification
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Beyond Restoration

An Introduction To Lip, Tooth, Ridge Classification

Dr. Ricardo Mitrani shares his insight into the development, uses and advantages of the Lip-Tooth-Ridge classification for rehabilitating the edentulous...

| 6 years ago ›
A Step-by-Step Guide to Virtual Crown Lengthening
Beyond Restoration

A Step-by-Step Guide to Virtual Crown Lengthening

Learn about the concept of Virtual Crown Lengthening, a simple way to show your dental patients how their smile could look.

| 7 years ago ›
Managing the Second Opinion: Part II
Practice Management

Managing the Second Opinion: Part II

When seeing second-opinion patients, communication can seem like a precarious exercise. Using these tips, however, will set you - and the patient - up...

| 8 years ago ›
Managing the Second Opinion: Part I
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Practice Management

Managing the Second Opinion: Part I

What causes a patient to seek a second opinion? What can you do to build trust and open communication so your patients don't leave your practice? Read...

| 8 years ago ›
Treatment Planning: Optimizing Results and Case Acceptance by Utilizing the Buyer’s Journey
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Practice Management

Treatment Planning: Optimizing Results and Case Acceptance by Utilizing the Buyer’s Journey

While dentists have patients and not 'buyer's,' utilizing the concepts of the Buyer's Journey can help with treatment planning and case acceptance.

| 8 years ago ›
Power of Renovation: 3 Steps to a More Successful Dental Practice
Practice Management

Power of Renovation: 3 Steps to a More Successful Dental Practice

Want a more successful dental practice? Renovating these three areas may yield results you didn't think possible.

| 8 years ago ›