Dental Compression Syndrome and TMD: Examining the Relationship
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is not just one disorder, but a group of conditions that painfully affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the muscles.
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Presenting Occlusion Disease in 3-D for Greater Case Acceptance
Occlusal disease is one the most destructive and neglected elements in dentistry, and it plays a major role in reducing the longevity of.
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The Maxillary Anterior/Posterior Curve of Occlusion
When maxillary and mandibular casts are hand-held in maximum intercuspation, an anterior/posterior, back-and-forth rocking of models is usually observed. Most dentists dismiss this.
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Puppy Dog Sales, Part 2: How to Increase Case Acceptance With Integrity and Professionalism
In Part 1 of this article I discussed dentists’ responsibility to help patients make good decisions about their dental healthcare needs. For the.
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Bite Treatment, Part 1: Applying the “Puppy Dog Sales Technique” to Dentistry
Many dentists do not like the term “sell,” and they like even less to feel that they are “selling.” I do not know.
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The Clinical Use of Night Guards: Occlusal Objectives
Are you looking for ways to provide better service for your patients? Set yourself apart from the rest of the dentists in the.
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Occlusal Interference: Dentistry’s Great Imposter
Figure 1. Patient presents with teeth showing wear. Patients in pain are sometimes difficult to diagnose if the pain is not caused by.
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Success With Occlusal Splints
Do you want your occlusal splints and nightguards to fit perfectly when they come back from the laboratory? Of course you do. The.
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Enamel Loss and Occlusal Vertical Dimension Causes and Considerations for Treatment
Treatment of occlusal enamel loss as it relates to human longevity, attrition, bruxism, and erosion demands closer scrutiny by general dentists. This article.
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Dentistry’s Orphan
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