Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part II
In my last article, I mentioned that the average life span continues to increase over time and because of this fact, the treatment we provide for our...
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
This 8-year-old patient presented to my office in late October of 2005, having fallen from her bicycle earlier in the day. In addition to the small...
Glen Doyon | 9 years ago ›Managing the Problem Versus Curing It: Part I
Removing a tooth is a decision that clinicians make on a routine basis. This is often an easy decision, like when a tooth has a vertical root fracture....
Frank Spear | 9 years ago ›
Even with advancements in modern dentistry, tooth extraction is still a common procedure that is completed. In some cases, it is the only choice that...
Jeff Lineberry | 9 years ago ›
Modification of Existing Restoration to Screw Retained Provisional
This patient was referred by her dentist for restoration of the dental implant in the central incisor position. She was expecting an experience similar...
Doug Benting | 9 years ago ›
Is Food Wreaking Havoc on Your Implants?
Over the years I have noticed sometimes after placing and restoring implants—especially on lower posterior areas—that the proximal contacts seemed to open up...
Jeff Lineberry | 9 years ago ›
So You Hated Setting Denture Teeth?
For many of us, removable pros lab was a pain in the elbow. Yet everything we need to know about esthetics can be demonstrated in a denture setup....
Steve Ratcliff | 9 years ago ›
Should Molar Implant Restorations be Cemented?
A patient presents for an evaluation with the primary concern that the 'bite' has never felt right following insertion of dental implant supported restorations...
Doug Benting | 10 years ago ›
How to Minimize Residual Cement on Implant Restorations
Multiple approaches have been discussed in the dental literature on how to best cement an implant restoration and minimize the chance of leaving residual...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
Understanding Cement-Retained Implant Restorations
In a previous article I discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both screw-retained and cement-retained implant restorations. Although I have...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›![Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/OT2-1.png)
Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part II]
In Part I of this series I discussed how 'guide cones' can help with open tray implant impressions. In this article I'll discuss forming your tray and...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›![Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Open-Tray.png)
Simplifying Open Tray Impressions [Part I]
When it comes to implant impressions do you prefer open or closed tray impressions? For me, the biggest reason I prefer closed tray is I hate trying to...
John Carson | 10 years ago ›