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Using Intraoral Gothic Arch Tracing to Balance Full Dentures and Determine Centric Relation and Occlusal Vertical Dimension

The ability to establish an accurate, verifiable, and reproducible occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) and...

Impression Distortion…Only a Technical Problem? A Doctor/Technician Liaison’s Perspective

If you are lucky, impression distortion is major, and you can see it. But...

Aesthetic Post and Core to Complement the All-Ceramic Crown

Tooth preservation and enhanced appearance are both key factors that challenge dental professionals when...

Demystifying Electrosurge

You may have decided that the ultra high-tech laser you saw at the last...

Patient Communication: Moving Beyond 2 Tin Cans and a String

Just a few years ago it was considered revolutionary, but today it is clearly...

Intentional Extraction and Reimplantation of the Same Tooth

Preservation of natural dentition is the primary goal of any conservative treatment modality. Although...

Temporization: Freehand Artistry Defining Clinical Success

In today’s world of aesthetic dentistry, the media serves as a powerful advocate in...

Anterior Direct Composite: Easy as 1-2-3

There is very little doubt that one of the most difficult procedures in dentistry...

The Use of Colored Compomers as Fillings in Deciduous Teeth

Early treatment of carious lesions in deciduous teeth is important for the maintenance of...

Retrofitting Crowns Under an Existing Removable Clasp Partial Denture

One of the most difficult challenges we have in clinical practice is creating one...