Adhesive Management of Worn Dentition Using the “Index Technique” The DIRECT Approach
The goal of treating severely worn teeth is to extend the life and function of the teeth while improving their
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Restorative
Not Every Endodontically Treated Tooth Needs a Crown
Not every tooth that has been endodontically treated requires a crown to insure it has great longevity and doesn’t crack
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4 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer To Improve Your Success With Indirect Bonded Anterior Restorations
Restorations are the foundation of a thriving dental practice because they keep you challenged and motivated while ensuring patient satisfaction.
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Polishing Indirect Preparations
The question of whether it is better to have a rough or smooth tooth preparation for indirect restorations pops up
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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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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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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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