Composites & Wear
All restorative materials have wear properties. We need to understand both how they wear and survive in the oral environment
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Author: Lee Ann Brady DMD
Toothpaste & Prophy Paste Abrasion
Both dentin and enamel can be worn down at a more than normal pace when exposed to very abrasive toothpastes.
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An App For Sleep Apnea
Sleep issues and sleep apnea is a very serious concern today for our patients’ health. I have been giving patients
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A Fantastic New Temporary Cement
The search for temporary cements has been a long one over the last decade as my practice has moved away
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Tongue Position & Nose Breathing
When we nose breathe, our tongue is elevated against the anterior portion of the palate and held there with gentle
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Capturing an Exquisite Crown & Bridge Impression
Capturing an exquisite final impression is our goal every time. Getting this result can be one of the most challenging
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Occlusal Wear Part 2: What is causing the wear?
I believe that some wear is normal. I base this on the fact that I have very few if any
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Occlusal Wear Part 1: Is it advancing? How fast?
I ask the question “Is wear normal?” at almost every lecture I do on occlusion. Usually the response is a
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Demystifying Occlusion
I’ll admit that for a portion of my professional career I didn’t think twice about occlusion. Today occlusion is as
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Planning Where The Pink Should Be
When we identify patients, whose dental esthetics has been negatively impacted by altered passive eruption, our treatment plans are apt to
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Are You Communicating Brand Preferences to Your Team?
There may be times when you see an unfamiliar brand of material on the tray before you. If you do
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