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Digital Dentistry: A Workflow in the Esthetic Case

Digital Dentistry: A Workflow in the Esthetic Case

We look at the benefits of CAD/CAM systems and what we'd put on our digital workflow wishlist.

| 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
Defining Space for a CAD/CAM Structure

Defining Space for a CAD/CAM Structure

Dental implant supported prostheses were traditionally designed for mal-adaptive denture patients with significant alveolar bone loss in the mandibular...

| 8 years ago
Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 1
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Restoring Discolored Endodontically Treated Teeth: Case 1

This is the first in a series of examples of the different presentations that can occur surrounding the restoration of discolored endodontically treated...

| 8 years ago
Evaluating Facial Esthetics: Facial Profile
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Evaluating Facial Esthetics: Facial Profile

Dr. Frank Spear focuses on understanding how to evaluate profiles, and what the evaluation can teach dentists about possible treatment decisions.

| 8 years ago
What To Do With a Gummy Smile
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What To Do With a Gummy Smile

A brief look at the causes of and how to treat gummy smiles.

| 8 years ago
MI Paste Plus and White Spot Lesions
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MI Paste Plus and White Spot Lesions

MI Paste Plus has many benefits for dentists. Here's a step-by-step process for using it to eliminate white spot lesions.

| 8 years ago
How to Use an Interdisciplinary Approach for Successful Space Appropriation

How to Use an Interdisciplinary Approach for Successful Space Appropriation

The process of obtaining the correct spacing of teeth can be one of the most difficult clinical situations. But this may be your key to success.

| 8 years ago
How a Camera and Sharpie Can Improve Dental Case Acceptance

How a Camera and Sharpie Can Improve Dental Case Acceptance

Dr. Arezoo Bahar discusses how using a couple of simple tools helped her patient see the need for treatment.

| 8 years ago
Why Is It So Difficult to Match a Single Central Incisor?

Why Is It So Difficult to Match a Single Central Incisor?

Dr. Bob Winter discusses the difficulties surrounding esthetics and the restoration of maxillary central incisors.

| 8 years ago
Finishing Photos: Start the Conversation

Finishing Photos: Start the Conversation

Close to home in the orthodontic practice, photos also give you an opportunity to 'show off' the amazing changes you and the patient have accomplished,...

| 8 years ago
10 Factors That Will Influence Anterior Preparation Design, Part II

10 Factors That Will Influence Anterior Preparation Design, Part II

In Part 1 of this article, the five factors that have the greatest influence on anterior preparation design were discussed. It is now time to review...

| 8 years ago