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S sound

Adjusting the “S” sound

By Lee Ann Brady on 02.01.12

[/caption] Often when we alter the length and position of anterior teeth we inadvertently make changes to the patient's phonetics. One of these sounds is the ability to say "s". Patients produce Read More

Pitch & Bevel on an Incisal Edge

Edge to Edge Position

By Lee Ann Brady on 01.31.12

[/caption] One of the key positions to design when creating an occlusal scheme is edge to edge, or end to end as some people prefer to call it.  The position of the maxillary incisal edge is always Read More

Anterior Bite Plane

Delivering an Anterior Bite Plane Appliance

By Lee Ann Brady on 01.17.12

Once the anterior bite plane appliance is fabricated we need to deliver it to the patient. The first step is to check and adjust the fit of the appliance in the patient's mouth. The appliance should Read More

Best Bite Discluder

Fabricating an Anterior Bite Plane Appliance: Video

By Lee Ann Brady on 01.16.12

[/caption] In Friday's post I discussed the use of an anterior only (Anterior Bite Plane) style occlusal appliance. Once you have completed an exam and made the decision that an anterior only Read More

Anterior Bite Plane Lateral View

Anterior Bite Plane Appliance

By Lee Ann Brady on 01.13.12

[/caption] Today at the Southwest Dental Conference I am presenting a half day program on appliance therapy. One of the common questions we manage when making appliances is "what type of appliance Read More

Occlusal Equilibration Markings

Why Do We Alter The Occlusal Scheme

By Lee Ann Brady on 12.08.11

[/caption] The truth is we change the occlusion every time we use a handpiece on a occlusal table or incisal edge, Fortunately the changes we make are within the adaptive range of the majority of Read More

Athletic Mouth Guard and Silicone Model

Custom Athletic Mouth Guards

By Lee Ann Brady on 12.05.11

[/caption] As the mom of three teenagers, all of whom are active in sports, I understand athletic mouth guards. Wearing a mouth guard is a critical piece of protective equipment. In addition to Read More

Intercuspal Position Contacts

Lighter Anterior Tooth Contacts

By Lee Ann Brady on 12.01.11

[/caption] This week I spoke at the Greater New York Dental Meeting on Occusal Equilibration. One of the topic areas that created a great number of questions was the intensity of contacts on the Read More

Lateral Pterygoid Muscle

Joint Pain On Movement

By Lee Ann Brady on 11.08.11

[/caption] Getting to the bottom of jaw or muscle pain is about putting together the pieces of a puzzle, which is made of the signs, symptoms and diagnostic findings. During a pre-clinical Read More

First Point of Contact in Centric Relation

My Occlusal Clearance Disappeared!

By Lee Ann Brady on 10.25.11

It can be an incredibly frustrating clinical situation, when you have been meticulous about preparing a posterior tooth, (most commonly a molar) for a crown. Using your burs you created depth cuts to Read More

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