I Don't Grind My Teeth
Helping patients manage bruxism can be difficult when they don't believe they're at risk. Here's how to help them understand what's happening.
Darin Dichter | 6 years ago ›
I Still Can’t Chew on My New Dental Restoration!
Doctor – I still can't chew on my new dental restoration! Those are some of the most frustrating words for any clinician to hear, as it...
Frank Spear | 6 years ago ›
The Second Molar Dilemma
Treatment planning in orthodontics includes evaluation of all three facial dimensions; Anterior-posterior, transverse and vertical.
Donna Stenberg | 6 years ago ›
Getting The “Sharpness” Right on Your Restorations
Have you ever had a patient say they have a hard time chewing, yet their teeth are clearly making contact? Maybe they even said their teeth are not 'sharp'...
John Carson | 6 years ago ›
Facebows … Optimizing the Data
It is nearly impossible to find a textbook related to prosthodontics or restorative dentistry that does not mention the facebow as a technique to orient...
Doug Benting | 6 years ago ›
Using a Leaf Gauge With Intention: Part III
Part I and Part II of this series reviewed the four common uses for the leaf gauge, separating the intent and use for each. In Part III, I will review...
Kevin Kwiecien | 6 years ago ›
Using a Leaf Gauge With Intention: Part II
In a previous article, I discussed the common dilemma of using one tool, the leaf gauge, for four different objectives. I also went over the confusion...
Kevin Kwiecien | 6 years ago ›
Using a Leaf Gauge With Intention: Part I
Isn't it amazing how a bunch of skinny pieces of plastic that provide so much useful, if not critical, information in everyday practice, can also...
Kevin Kwiecien | 6 years ago ›
4 Tips to Decrease Occlusion Confusion
We all know that occlusion plays a big role in the longevity of not only our patients' teeth but also any restorations that we provide for them.
John Carson | 6 years ago ›
You Only Treat What You See...
Consider this patient who did exactly what her dentist suggested; she cracked her lower left second molar and it split in half and had to be extracted....
Steve Ratcliff | 6 years ago ›
A Tip to Increase Wear Time of an Anterior Appliance
As it is taught in as taught in Spear's Occlusion workshop, partial coverage appliances like NTIs and anterior bite planes can be wonderful appliances...
John Carson | 6 years ago ›
Creating Models and Restorations Without Impressions
Wouldn't it be great if we could get all of our dentistry done without ever taking impressions? I think most of us are nodding yes right now.
John Carson | 6 years ago ›