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Occlusal Appliances: Why Use Them? [Part I]
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Occlusal Appliances: Why Use Them? [Part I]

In the previous article in this series I outlined the more common occlusal appliance options available. In this article I'll provide an overview of the...

| 10 years ago
Snake Killers: Are You Using Them?

Snake Killers: Are You Using Them?

In a previous article I talked about tips for consistent models. While good models are of critical importance so is putting them in...

| 10 years ago
Treat or Extract? [Part I]
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Treat or Extract? [Part I]

We are often faced with the question of having to decide on whether to extract or treat a tooth with endodontic or periodontal issues....

| 10 years ago
Seating the Crown and Placing the RPD

Seating the Crown and Placing the RPD

In a previous article, 'Preparing and Impressing a Terminal Abutment for a Removable Partial Denture', I described a technique to allow the lab to...

| 10 years ago
Three Steps to Consistent Stone Models

Three Steps to Consistent Stone Models

When was the last time you thought about the models in your office? If you use a system such as CEREC the number of models you have may be somewhat reduced....

| 10 years ago
Maxillary Implant Surgical Guide Using the MiniSTAR
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Maxillary Implant Surgical Guide Using the MiniSTAR

Practical communication is helpful in creating an optimal treatment result when removal of supporting bone is coordinated with the surgical placement...

| 10 years ago
Undersized Teeth and Orthodontics
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Undersized Teeth and Orthodontics

In this article I'll discuss a simple yet effective way to make your cases that involve teeth of reduced size and orthodontics much more predictable....

| 10 years ago
Better Fitting Provisionals in One Easy Step
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Better Fitting Provisionals in One Easy Step

We all strive to make our provisionals fit as well as we can. Improved fit of our provisional restorations reduces tooth sensitivity...

| 10 years ago
When You Torque the Implant Abutment Screw
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When You Torque the Implant Abutment Screw

Have you ever been concerned that when you torque the implant abutment screw at the time of final abutment placement, the implant itself may rotate and...

| 10 years ago
Do You Measure Up?
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Do You Measure Up?

Would you like your preparations to be more efficient and predictable? As dentists we can have the tendency to under reduce when we cut our preparations....

| 10 years ago
Vacuum Formed Record Base Using the MiniSTAR

Vacuum Formed Record Base Using the MiniSTAR

A well-fitting record base is critical for the evaluation of the vertical dimension of occlusion, the centric relation position of the mandible...

| 10 years ago
Custom Staining Provisional Restorations
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Custom Staining Provisional Restorations

Provisional restorations have many purposes, one of the most important of which is to act as a 'blueprint' for the definitive restoration. Esthetic...

| 10 years ago