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Past Newsletters - review past questions and comments
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April 04Accurate definitive C and B impressions - an almost goof-proof method
May 04Essex-type implant provisional - when the surrounding teeth don't need to be touched
June 04Long term indirect provisionals - Ribbond reinforced - technique illustrated
July 04Definitive diagnostic wax-up - incorporating esthetics and function - actual case
Aug 04Implant retained bar overdenture - welded titanium with swing lock attachment
Sept 04Use of an anterior bite stop for treatment and bite records
Oct 04Role of occlusion in TM Disorders - CR, excursive and crossover interferences
Nov 04The 10 Decisions - slideshow tutorial and printable checklist
Dec 04The 10 Decisions applied to an actual case diagnostic wax-up
Jan 05Diagnostic report of plan and sequence and Excel fee spreadsheet from Dec 04 case
Feb 05Another interesting case illustrating the role of occlusion in a TM Disorder
Mar 05A seemingly healthy mouth...but look what would be missed without a complete exam!
Apr 05Definitive occlusal tx of Oct 04 case involving equilibration and composite additions
May 05Follow up treatment of several previous cases plus an open bite case
Jun 05The occlusal connection strikes again - pulpal involvement, mobility, intracapsular and muscle involvement
Jul 05A restorative case - anterior guidance changes, biologic width violation needing surgery, esthetic changess
Aug 05The comprehensive approach - addressing TMD, bruxism, anterior tooth wear, posterior tooth cracks, esthetics, bite splint therapy
Sep 05The overlooked role of occlusion - restorative, endo, implant failure
Oct 05Creative resolution of non-ideal implant placement for a patient who wanted non-removable FPD
Nov 05Same story-another episode...role of occlusion in restorative failure and TM disorder
Dec 05Post ortho - MI looks good but 4mm slide from CR - TM disorder
Jan 06You'll miss the subtleties without a complete exam - upper anterior lingual wear, mobility - serious problems down the line
Feb 06Crown lengthening surgery for biologic width violation; reverse architecture correction
Mar 06The "leaky" crown - a handout to use to help patients understand
Apr 06No remaining teeth predictably restorable-malpositioned-planning for implants
May 06Surgical stent and planning with surgeon for April 06 case
Jun 06Converting tooth supported to implant supported provisional of April 06 case
Jul 06Failing full arch FPD due to anterior slide from posterior interference (among other things)
Aug 06Degenerative joint disease - affect on occlusion
Sep 06Testing major esthetic changes and getting approval before prepping
Oct 06Chronic TMJ and tooth pain related to occlusion
Nov 06What's under those old crowns - use your friend the camera upon removal
Dec 06Big symptomatic amalgams - planning ortho so not ready for crowns - interim indirect composites
Jan 07The importance of a complete exam, plan and sequence BEFORE implant placement
Feb 07TMJ, Muscle and occlusal exam - video tutorials
Mar 07Equilibration on patient examined Feb 07 using T scan II
Apr 07Dealing with anterior open bites restoratively - several case examples
May 07Longstanding problem with FPD - occlusal issues - "hidden" periodontal problem - change of plan
Jun 07Anterior tooth to tooth relationship in CR totally different from MI - room to restore
Jul 07Biologic width - non physiologic contours - rationale for crown lengthening - a tutorial
Aug 07Orthodontic re-evaluation protocol prior to appliance removal
Sep 07An unusual bite splint therapy case - upper? lower? both?
Oct 07Localized advanced perio in the esthetic region - role of occlusion - conservative therapy.
Nov 07Followup of Aug 06 case with the definitive occlusal/restorative treatment.
Dec 07Restorative treatment of an anterior open bite case; creative correction of lower anteriors
Jan 08Another rationale for the complete exam.
Feb 08Recent restorative case has broken porcelain and painful teeth due to occlusal trauma. T scan movies included in discussion.
Mar 08Ill fitting margins; biologic width issues; new reconstruction
Apr 08Dental signs and symptoms related to occlusion - T scan movies.
June 08TMJ and muscle signs and symptoms related to occlusion - T scan movies
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Past Thought for the Month Articles
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Oct 04Surveys and other tools to help with team building and development
Nov 0410 principles for success - a word document for team meetings and prints suitable for framing
Dec 04The Tao of Leadership by R.G. Srinivasan
Jan 05Leadership, charisma, taking charge of situations, self confidence, motivation
Feb 0510 things authentic leaders do
Mar 05Top 10 things to think about if you want to change the world
Apr 0510 sales mistakes and how not to make them
May 05Why soft skills are so important in today's business.
Jun 05Integrity is not about making a profit
Jul 05How to become "world class" at what you do.
Aug 05Turning your best customers into voluntary sales reps
Sep 05Creating pride in you work- improving team retention
Oct 05How self-esteem principles and technology can be used to improve performance in the work place.
Nov 05Trust-Based Selling by Charles Green
Dec 05The new patient experience - from phone call to exam
Jan 06Who you are speaks louder than what you say
Feb 06Leading with integrity by William A Cohen
Mar 06How to solve problems that drive others nuts
Apr 065 priorities for boomers over 50
May 06Appreciative team building
Jul 06 Doing the right thing - business ethics
Aug 06How plastic surgery affects patient psyche
Sep 06The rise of esthetic value in our society
Oct 06Do you simply hear their words or are you truly listening?
Nov 06How to attract followship
Dec 06The power of persistence in work, art and sport
Jan 075 New Year's resolutions you should be making
Feb 07Fuel the fire: seven tips to keep your company's creativity sizzling
Mar 07How to attract followship
Apr 07Enthusiasm, pure divine energy
May 07Explaining Geographic Variations in treatment plans, the Enthusiasm Hypothesis
Jun 07Overcoming failure - your attitude will dteremine your altitude
Jul 07Going the extra mile - the Plus Factor
Aug 07 How to break out of your comfort zone
Sept 07Building your interdisciplinary care network
Oct 07Everyone has a purpose. Your life is not an accident. What is your calling?
Nov 07Persistence. Should you always persist and never give up?
Dec 07Re-discover the art of celebration for the holidays
Jan 08The Top 10 New Years Resolutions
Feb 08A review of the book Release Your Brilliance by Simon T.Bailey
Mar 08Listening will help you "sell" more effectively
June 087 action steps to become more charismatic
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Past Ask the Tech Articles
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Dec 05Why a shade of the prep is necessary
Jan 06Shade matching in fixed-removable cases
Feb 06I hear a lot about Zirconia all ceramics, are they better than metal ceramics?
Mar 06Why are the incisal edges of the finished restorations different from provisional?
Apr 06Improving the quality of bite splints
May 06Options other than sending the articulator to the lab
Jun 06Zirconia and its ability to stop crack propagation
Jul 06Why am I spending so much time adjusting bite splints?
Aug 06Is better esthetics possible with zirconia compared to other systems?
Sep 06Comparison of 3 systems for polishing low fusing porcelain
Oct 06Determininants of splint thickness
Nov 06Teeth coming off a combination case RPD
Dec 06Protrusive records - how and why
Jan 07Space requirements for precision attachments
Feb 07The difference between a nightguard and a splint
Apr 07 Combination cases and attachments
May 07Pressed vs feldspathic veneers
Jun 07No prep veneers - separating fact from fiction
July 07Nightguards - to serve and protect
Aug 07What are the best methods and models for replicating soft tissue?
Sep 07Comparing zirconia to several other systems - esthetic and functional risk
Oct 07Use of thermoplastics for bite splints/nightguards.
Nov 07Splint design decisions with a malpositioned upper cuspid.
Dec 07Detailed shade mapping for customized shades
Jan 08What is the best shade guide to use?
Feb 08Troubleshooting Locator abutment problems for implant retained overdentures.
Mar 08Protrusive bite records illustrated
Apr 08Article from the Journal of Dental Technology on lead contamination in crowns
June 08Use of a "viewing slot" on the working casts to assure complete seating of implant restorations
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"TIE" It All Together
Tarantola Dental Learning
Gregory J. Tarantola, D.D.S.
848 Brickell Ave. Suite 920
Miami, FL. 33131
305-372-8212
Email: gtarantola@gtarantoladds.com
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