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Power of Sour: Dietary Acids and Oral Hygiene
Occlusion & Wear

Power of Sour: Dietary Acids and Oral Hygiene

How can you better help your patients who love their dietary acids? Dr. Donna Stenberg shares resources and things to keep in mind.

| 9 years ago ›
Where, Oh Where, Did That Tooth Wear Come From? Part 1
Occlusion & Wear

Where, Oh Where, Did That Tooth Wear Come From? Part 1

Tooth wear presents as a significant challenge for many reasons, not the least of which is attempting to identify the etiology of the wear, which in turn...

| 9 years ago ›
OK, Maybe I DO Grind My Teeth
Occlusion & Wear

OK, Maybe I DO Grind My Teeth

In another article I described how to modify a patient's nightguard into a useful diagnostic tool. The patient had an existing anterior bite plane, which...

| 9 years ago ›
Edentulous Jaw Flexure: Guidelines for the Mandible?
Occlusion & Wear

Edentulous Jaw Flexure: Guidelines for the Mandible?

Flexure of the edentulous mandible has been connected to increased stress in splinted full-arch restorations that cross the midline. This may result in...

| 9 years ago ›
Got Too Much Overjet?
Occlusion & Wear

Got Too Much Overjet?

As part of an interdisciplinary team the discussion of overjet is an important one. Do we have too much or not enough?  Both scenarios offer their own...

| 9 years ago ›
As If the Debate About Centric Relation Wasn’t Enough: Part I
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Occlusion & Wear

As If the Debate About Centric Relation Wasn’t Enough: Part I

Do you remember the way it felt when you finally understood the difference between their, there and they're? What about being able to distinguish between...

| 9 years ago ›
I Don't Grind My Teeth
Occlusion & Wear

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.

| 9 years ago ›
I Still Can’t Chew on My New Dental Restoration!
Occlusion & Wear

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...

| 10 years ago ›
The Second Molar Dilemma
Occlusion & Wear

The Second Molar Dilemma

Treatment planning in orthodontics includes evaluation of all three facial dimensions; Anterior-posterior, transverse and vertical.

| 10 years ago ›
Getting The “Sharpness” Right on Your Restorations
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Occlusion & Wear

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'...

| 10 years ago ›
Facebows … Optimizing the Data
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Occlusion & Wear

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...

| 10 years ago ›
Using a Leaf Gauge With Intention: Part III
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Occlusion & Wear

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...

| 10 years ago ›