Changing VDO and Correcting Resultant Lisps
Many times, we need to increase the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) to put teeth where they should be esthetically
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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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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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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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Do Patients Parafunction In Centric Relation?
Seated Condylar Position I know even the mention of the words centric relation probably has some readers bristling, as this
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Fleximount To Stabilize Lower Model
Learning from one another is one of the top benefits of dental continuing education. One of the things that I
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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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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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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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An Occlusion-Focused Hygiene Exam
During an occlusion-focused hygiene exam, there are certain things the hygienist should pinpoint. This will help them develop a deeper
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Occlusion Makes a Difference for Patients With Periodontitis
When a patient has periodontitis, they suffer from a destructive inflammatory infection that significantly impacts their oral health and damages
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