Prosthetics
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...
Restorative
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...
Aesthetics
Aesthetic Post and Core to Complement the All-Ceramic Crown
Tooth preservation and enhanced appearance are both key factors that challenge dental professionals when...
Aesthetics
Demystifying Electrosurge
You may have decided that the ultra high-tech laser you saw at the last...
Computers
Patient Communication: Moving Beyond 2 Tin Cans and a String
Just a few years ago it was considered revolutionary, but today it is clearly...
Oral Surgery
Intentional Extraction and Reimplantation of the Same Tooth
Preservation of natural dentition is the primary goal of any conservative treatment modality. Although...
Aesthetics
Temporization: Freehand Artistry Defining Clinical Success
In today’s world of aesthetic dentistry, the media serves as a powerful advocate in...
Aesthetics
Anterior Direct Composite: Easy as 1-2-3
There is very little doubt that one of the most difficult procedures in dentistry...
Pediatric 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...
Prosthetics
Retrofitting Crowns Under an Existing Removable Clasp Partial Denture
One of the most difficult challenges we have in clinical practice is creating one...