Have you ever had to retake an impression because you did not create enough room for your lab technician? While it should be a rare occurrence, when it...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Using the mirrors necessary to gather intraoral images for Facially Generated Treatment Planning is, for most of us, the most difficult aspect of the...
Gary DeWood | 10 years ago ›
One of my dental colleagues recently asked me about Teflon Tape and its use in adhesive dentistry. I've used it almost every day...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 10 years ago ›
Reduction Guides and Provisional Matrices
In a previous article I discussed the difference between reduction and room when it comes your preparations. In this article I'll go into more depth...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Can We Be Too Accurate With Bite Records?
Over the years the accuracy we are able to achieve in dentistry has greatly increased. While in most cases the more accurate we can be the better, there...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
A Puzzle About Intermittent Swelling
So I don't have a definitive answer here, although I think I know what might be happening. This patient described intermittent swelling on the left...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
Have you ever received a call from your lab telling you that they need more room to complete a case ideally? While it's a call we as restorative dentists...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›
Maintain Tissue Shape on Implant Site
The following technique is for maintaining the tissue shape on an implant site when lab work is being done to customize the impression abutment....
Mary Anne Salcetti | 10 years ago ›
What Do I Need to Know If I Replace This Bridge?
This bridge is 32 years old and pretty darn good if you ask me. It is by no means a failure. However, the time has come for it to be...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›![Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Photo-1.jpg)
Implant Supported Restoration Following Severe Trauma [Part I]
Patients that have endured injury as a result of trauma present unique challenges in restorative treatment planning. The goals of the patient are...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›![Treat or Extract? [Part II]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Treat-or-Extract-1.png)
In Part 1 of this series, I asked if you would treat #14 or extract it. We saw both sides of the fence in this discussion. As...
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›![Occlusal Appliances: Why Use Them? [Part II]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Occlusal-appliances-Part-21.jpg)
Occlusal Appliances: Why Use Them? [Part II]
The following is an continuation of the overview of the more common reasons for prescribing occlusal appliances. In Part I, I discussed: Diagnosing...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›