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Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments
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Close the Access Opening of Implant Abutments

When trying in an all-ceramic restoration on an implant abutment to confirm the esthetic outcome prior to its cementation, I suggest following these steps:...

| 11 years ago
What is Your Magic Number?

What is Your Magic Number?

I've always said that success in life boils down to how you handle three interconnected fundamentals: your time, money and relationships. Focus too much...

| 11 years ago
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]

Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part III]

As mentioned in Part I and Part II of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to...

| 11 years ago
What is Your Practice Worth Right Now?

What is Your Practice Worth Right Now?

A big part of retirement planning is knowing exactly where you want to end up in terms of economic assets, which includes your practice. But often overlooked...

| 11 years ago
Six Things to Know When Selecting a Sleep Appliance

Six Things to Know When Selecting a Sleep Appliance

As mentioned in a previous article on treatment for patients with sleep disorders, sleep appliance designs are many and varied.

| 11 years ago
Black Triangles and Diastemas With Veneers

Black Triangles and Diastemas With Veneers

Seems like a simple concept, doesn't it? Do a nice porcelain veneer and close those ugly black triangles or diastemas? Here's a quick tip that...

| 11 years ago
Are All Your Patients Getting First Class Treatment?

Are All Your Patients Getting First Class Treatment?

I had an eye-opening experience a while ago while traveling for business. I fly a lot, usually in Business Class, and do most of my travel with one airline...

| 11 years ago
Nancy Case Study: Malalignment [Part II]

Nancy Case Study: Malalignment [Part II]

Continuing the series on the Nancy Case Study on malalignment, once the mock-up is approved, depth cuts and tooth preparation can begin. Whenever you're...

| 11 years ago
Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation

Pink Ceramic Vs. Pink Composite for Soft Tissue Simulation

There is the need at times to simulate soft tissue with artificial materials because of ridge or papillae deficiencies. One of the goals of the restorative...

| 11 years ago
Periodontitis Frozen in Time

Periodontitis Frozen in Time

According to researchers from the Centre for Evolutionary Medicine at the University of Zurich, Ötzi the Neolithic mummy shows evidence of many modern...

| 11 years ago
Is Your World Getting Bigger?

Is Your World Getting Bigger?

When you were a child, everything that was familiar was contained within the walls of your home. Then as you got older that familiarity grew to include...

| 11 years ago
Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part II]

Eggshell Provisionals: Full Arch Cases [Part II]

As discussed in Part I of this series, an easy way to transfer the esthetics and occlusion from the diagnostic wax-up to the mouth is to use the 'eggshell'...

| 11 years ago