Master Wax Centric Relation Bite Record 2
Now that you have fabricated the platform, the next step is to capture the record with the patient. You will
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Occlusion
Master Wax Centric Relation Bite Record 1
Analyzing a patient’s occlusion is key to providing optimal care. There are multiple ways to take a centric relation bite
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Panadent Dento-Facial Analyzer Technique: Level Planes
Function and esthetics are the two primary goals of excellent treatment. Achieving them both simultaneously requires the right tools used
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Dento-Facial Analyzer Technique: Capturing Records
You can gather accurate functional and esthetic information using the Panadent Dento-Facial Analyzer for restorative cases. I’ve found this tool particularly
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Panadent Dento-Facial Analyzer Technique: Introduction
The Dento-Facial Analyzer is a marvelous tool I use in the practice to mount maxillary models. It has made a huge
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QuickSplint for Diagnostics and Restorative Applications
QuickSplint has many functions in general practice, but it is also a great resource overall in both diagnostics and restorative
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Splint Therapy: Time Is on Our Side Part 2
Early in my career, I became frustrated with splint therapy. In the clinical area it was working. In theory, it
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Splint Therapy: Time Is on Our Side Part 1
My experience with splint therapy was like most dentist’s prior to developing the skills taught at Pankey. In fact, my
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Fixing the Failed Restoration: Provisional and Placement
My patient wasn’t satisfied with the esthetics and feel of her previous restoration. Detailed planning enabled me to deliver a
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Fixing the Failed Restoration: Treatment Planning
Replacing a failed restoration starts with a careful examination of the patient’s needs, desires, and current oral health. My patient
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Fixing the Failed Restoration: Exam & Evaluation
A comprehensive exam is the first step in a long line of decisions that can end in case success or
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