Archives
Past Newsletters - review past questions and comments
April 04 Accurate definitive C and B impressions - an almost goof-proof method
May 04 Essex-type implant provisional - when the surrounding teeth don't need to be touched
June 04 Long term indirect provisionals - Ribbond reinforced - technique illustrated
July 04 Definitive diagnostic wax-up - incorporating esthetics and function - actual case
Aug 04 Implant retained bar overdenture - welded titanium with swing lock attachment
Sept 04 Use of an anterior bite stop for treatment and bite records
Oct 04 Role of occlusion in TM Disorders - CR, excursive and crossover interferences
Nov 04 The 10 Decisions - slideshow tutorial and printable checklist
Dec 04 The 10 Decisions applied to an actual case diagnostic wax-up
Jan 05 Diagnostic report of plan and sequence and Excel fee spreadsheet from Dec 04 case
Feb 05 Another interesting case illustrating the role of occlusion in a TM Disorder
Mar 05 A seemingly healthy mouth...but look what would be missed without a complete exam!
Apr 05 Definitive occlusal tx of Oct 04 case involving equilibration and composite additions
May 05 Follow up treatment of several previous cases plus an open bite case
Jun 05 The occlusal connection strikes again - pulpal involvement, mobility, intracapsular and muscle involvement
Jul 05 A restorative case - anterior guidance changes, biologic width violation needing surgery, esthetic changess
Aug 05 The comprehensive approach - addressing TMD, bruxism, anterior tooth wear, posterior tooth cracks, esthetics, bite splint therapy
Sep 05 The overlooked role of occlusion - restorative, endo, implant failure
Oct 05 Creative resolution of non-ideal implant placement for a patient who wanted non-removable FPD
Nov 05 Same story-another episode...role of occlusion in restorative failure and TM disorder
Dec 05 Post ortho - MI looks good but 4mm slide from CR - TM disorder
Jan 06 You'll miss the subtleties without a complete exam - upper anterior lingual wear, mobility - serious problems down the line
Feb 06 Crown lengthening surgery for biologic width violation; reverse architecture correction
Mar 06 The "leaky" crown - a handout to use to help patients understand
Apr 06 No remaining teeth predictably restorable-malpositioned-planning for implants
May 06 Surgical stent and planning with surgeon for April 06 case
Jun 06 Converting tooth supported to implant supported provisional of April 06 case
Jul 06 Failing full arch FPD due to anterior slide from posterior interference (among other things)
Aug 06 Degenerative joint disease - affect on occlusion
Sep 06 Testing major esthetic changes and getting approval before prepping
Oct 06 Chronic TMJ and tooth pain related to occlusion
Nov 06 What's under those old crowns - use your friend the camera upon removal
Dec 06 Big symptomatic amalgams - planning ortho so not ready for crowns - interim indirect composites
Jan 07 The importance of a complete exam, plan and sequence BEFORE implant placement
Feb 07 TMJ, Muscle and occlusal exam - video tutorials
Mar 07 Equilibration on patient examined Feb 07 using T scan II
Apr 07 Dealing with anterior open bites restoratively - several case examples
May 07 Longstanding problem with FPD - occlusal issues - "hidden" periodontal problem - change of plan
Jun 07 Anterior tooth to tooth relationship in CR totally different from MI - room to restore
Jul 07 Biologic width - non physiologic contours - rationale for crown lengthening - a tutorial
Aug 07 Orthodontic re-evaluation protocol prior to appliance removal
Sep 07 An unusual bite splint therapy case - upper? lower? both?
Oct 07 Localized advanced perio in the esthetic region - role of occlusion - conservative therapy.
Nov 07 Followup of Aug 06 case with the definitive occlusal/restorative treatment.
Dec 07 Restorative treatment of an anterior open bite case; creative correction of lower anteriors
Jan 08 Another rationale for the complete exam.
Feb 08 Recent restorative case has broken porcelain and painful teeth due to occlusal trauma. T scan movies included in discussion.
Mar 08 Ill fitting margins; biologic width issues; new reconstruction
Apr 08 Dental signs and symptoms related to occlusion - T scan movies.
June 08 TMJ and muscle signs and symptoms related to occlusion - T scan movies
Past Thought for the Month Articles
Oct 04 Surveys and other tools to help with team building and development
Nov 04 10 principles for success - a word document for team meetings and prints suitable for framing
Dec 04 The Tao of Leadership by R.G. Srinivasan
Jan 05 Leadership, charisma, taking charge of situations, self confidence, motivation
Feb 05 10 things authentic leaders do
Mar 05 Top 10 things to think about if you want to change the world
Apr 05 10 sales mistakes and how not to make them
May 05 Why soft skills are so important in today's business.
Jun 05 Integrity is not about making a profit
Jul 05 How to become "world class" at what you do.
Aug 05 Turning your best customers into voluntary sales reps
Sep 05 Creating pride in you work- improving team retention
Oct 05 How self-esteem principles and technology can be used to improve performance in the work place.
Nov 05 Trust-Based Selling by Charles Green
Dec 05 The new patient experience - from phone call to exam
Jan 06 Who you are speaks louder than what you say
Feb 06 Leading with integrity by William A Cohen
Mar 06 How to solve problems that drive others nuts
Apr 06 5 priorities for boomers over 50
May 06 Appreciative team building
Jul 06 Doing the right thing - business ethics
Aug 06 How plastic surgery affects patient psyche
Sep 06 The rise of esthetic value in our society
Oct 06 Do you simply hear their words or are you truly listening?
Nov 06 How to attract followship
Dec 06 The power of persistence in work, art and sport
Jan 07 5 New Year's resolutions you should be making
Feb 07 Fuel the fire: seven tips to keep your company's creativity sizzling
Mar 07 How to attract followship
Apr 07 Enthusiasm, pure divine energy
May 07 Explaining Geographic Variations in treatment plans, the Enthusiasm Hypothesis
Jun 07 Overcoming failure - your attitude will dteremine your altitude
Jul 07 Going the extra mile - the Plus Factor
Aug 07 How to break out of your comfort zone
Sept 07 Building your interdisciplinary care network
Oct 07 Everyone has a purpose. Your life is not an accident. What is your calling?
Nov 07 Persistence. Should you always persist and never give up?
Dec 07 Re-discover the art of celebration for the holidays
Jan 08 The Top 10 New Years Resolutions
Feb 08 A review of the book
Release Your Brilliance by Simon T.Bailey
Mar 08 Listening will help you "sell" more effectively
June 08 7 action steps to become more charismatic
Past Ask the Tech Articles
Dec 05 Why a shade of the prep is necessary
Jan 06 Shade matching in fixed-removable cases
Feb 06 I hear a lot about Zirconia all ceramics, are they better than metal ceramics?
Mar 06 Why are the incisal edges of the finished restorations different from provisional?
Apr 06 Improving the quality of bite splints
May 06 Options other than sending the articulator to the lab
Jun 06 Zirconia and its ability to stop crack propagation
Jul 06 Why am I spending so much time adjusting bite splints?
Aug 06 Is better esthetics possible with zirconia compared to other systems?
Sep 06 Comparison of 3 systems for polishing low fusing porcelain
Oct 06 Determininants of splint thickness
Nov 06 Teeth coming off a combination case RPD
Dec 06 Protrusive records - how and why
Jan 07 Space requirements for precision attachments
Feb 07 The difference between a nightguard and a splint
Apr 07 Combination cases and attachments
May 07 Pressed vs feldspathic veneers
Jun 07 No prep veneers - separating fact from fiction
July 07 Nightguards - to serve and protect
Aug 07 What are the best methods and models for replicating soft tissue?
Sep 07 Comparing zirconia to several other systems - esthetic and functional risk
Oct 07 Use of thermoplastics for bite splints/nightguards.
Nov 07 Splint design decisions with a malpositioned upper cuspid.
Dec 07 Detailed shade mapping for customized shades
Jan 08 What is the best shade guide to use?
Feb 08 Troubleshooting Locator abutment problems for implant retained overdentures.
Mar 08 Protrusive bite records illustrated
Apr 08 Article from the Journal of Dental Technology on lead contamination in crowns
June 08 Use of a "viewing slot" on the working casts to assure complete seating of implant restorations
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