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The TMJ Disk — The Forgotten Tissue
Beyond Restoration

The TMJ Disk — The Forgotten Tissue

The TMJ disk plays a crucial role in dentistry and understanding it makes it easier to order MRIs to assess its condition and position.

| 4 years ago ›
‘Unconscious Incompetence’ to ‘Conscious Competence:’ Awareness Through FGTP
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Case Presentation

‘Unconscious Incompetence’ to ‘Conscious Competence:’ Awareness Through FGTP

See how a classic 'black triangle' complaint highlights the benefits of implementing Facially Generated Treatment Planning in relation to patient emotional...

| 4 years ago ›
I Made My Dental Assistant Cry
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Practice Team

I Made My Dental Assistant Cry

Wouldn't it be great if our dental practice team members behaved like teeth – logical and...

| 4 years ago ›
Connections Between Tooth Loss and Systemic Disease
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Beyond Restoration

Connections Between Tooth Loss and Systemic Disease

Dr. Doug Benting highlights the consequences of tooth loss and how dental patients should consider more viable treatment options to keep their natural...

| 4 years ago ›
Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years
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Occlusion & Wear

Some Questions I’ve Been Asked About Occlusion Over the Years

Philadelphia's Dr. Carl Steinberg, a restorative dentist, mentor, and instructor, answers real-life occlusion questions.

| 4 years ago ›
Replacing Teeth and Tissue Using a Mini Bar
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Case Presentation

Replacing Teeth and Tissue Using a Mini Bar

Dr. John Carson uses an implant-supported fixed-removable partial denture to successfully treat a patient with six missing maxillary anterior teeth and...

| 4 years ago ›
Customized Impression Coping for a Single Tooth Implant in a Maxillary Central Incisor
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Beyond Restoration

Customized Impression Coping for a Single Tooth Implant in a Maxillary Central Incisor

Follow this visual essay for steps to fabricate a personalized impression coping to optimize the transfer of the peri-implant soft tissue architecture...

| 4 years ago ›
TMJ and Airway: Are We Treating the Same Patient?
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Beyond Restoration

TMJ and Airway: Are We Treating the Same Patient?

Recognizing TMJ and airway issues are integral to a dental practice seeking to offer patients predictable treatment options.

| 4 years ago ›
The Cost of Laboratory Remakes
Beyond Restoration

The Cost of Laboratory Remakes

Dr. Robert Winter advises dentists on how to minimize dental lab restoration remakes and adjustments with simple communication habits.

| 4 years ago ›
How to Temporarily Repair a Fractured Implant-Supported Zirconia Prosthesis
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Beyond Restoration

How to Temporarily Repair a Fractured Implant-Supported Zirconia Prosthesis

Follow Dr. Mitrani's visual essay on how to temporarily repair a fractured implant-supported zirconia prosthesis.

| 4 years ago ›
Surface Disinfection & Operatory Turnover – What Do We Know Now?
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Practice Management

Surface Disinfection & Operatory Turnover – What Do We Know Now?

Infection control in the dental practice is nothing new, but in the age of COVID-19 dentists and their teams have a lot to consider when it comes to surface...

| 4 years ago ›
What Do You Want to Break?
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Case Presentation

What Do You Want to Break?

When the clinician and the dental patient share the same mindset it takes the sting of disappointment out of any breakage or failure that may occur with...

| 4 years ago ›