This video clip looks at selecting the right type and size impression tray. The size of the tray is a critical factor in capturing an exquisite impression. As the foundation for everything else we do Read More
Diagnosing Attrition
As a follow up to last week's video on diagnosing wear, this video looks specifically at the signs of attrition. Attrition is the loss of tooth structure from rubbing the teeth together. Understanding Read More
Common Causes of Tooth Wear
In this video I discuss the common causes of tooth wear. Although attrition, or grinding, is prevalent, it is not the only cause of tooth wear. In order to understand the risks the patient presents Read More
Doppler Joint Auscultation
A critical piece of joint diagnosis is being able to differentiate the sounds we hear using auscultation. Based on the way load is applied in varying positions we know that in a seated condylar Read More
Joint Load & Occlusal Contacts: Part One
Designing the occlusion for a patient with a history of joint issues can be challenging. Understanding where the disc is in relation to the head on the condyle in intercuspal position and excursions Read More
Video: Collaborating With Your Ceramist
This video is an excerpt from the first session of our current online seminar "Techniques & Materials For Exquisite Esthetics" . In this segment I talk about collaborating with your dental Read More
Video: Fabricating A Custom Incisal Guide Table
In this week's blog that looked at a restricted envelope of function I mentioned utilizing a custom incisal guide table. In this video I demonstrate fabrication of a custom incisal guide table. The Read More
Fabricating An Anatomic Appliance: The Intraoral Reline (Video)
To complete our series on occlusal appliances I wanted to include this video of doing an intraoral reline. Hard acrylic appliances need to be both passive, meaning they do not exert orthodontic Read More
Patient Centered Dentistry
This past weekend here in Scottsdale I held a 2.5 day workshop for teams with my dear friends Mary Osborne and Joan Unterschuetz. Over a decade ago I first became aware of the concept of patient Read More
Fabricating An Anatomic Appliance: Trimming The Shell
In this segment Dr, Mark Kleive demonstrates trimming the acrylic shell using a Scotchbrite wheel on a lathe. The lathe is an efficient and effective way to not only remove the gross excess of Read More
