Sometimes, our knee-jerk reactions and automatic assumptions aren’t as effective as we would hope. With joint noise, it is important to look beyond the obvious and treat underlying causes rather than outward indicators. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Clearing up All of The “Delusion” in Occlusion The reason I titled this series “Occlusion or Delusion” […]
Pain responses can tell us a lot about the health of a joint. One of the best ways to analyze this critical information for occlusion treatment is a lateral pole palpation. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Why Occlusion? Occlusion is not just for TMD specialists. So who is it for? It’s for every dentist who […]
Conservation is a pillar of sound, dependable dentistry. It enables us to preserve tooth structure and provide ideal treatment to patients. Case #5: Minimal Prep Veneers Lead to Successful Conservation Treatment Clinician: Dr. David Hornbrook, La Mesa, CA A 19-year-old woman presented to Dr. Hornbrook’s practice with the desire to improve the appearance of her smile. […]
There are three pieces to the puzzle of patient health that determine how we move forward with occlusion. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Patients come to us looking for answers, hoping that we will be the all-knowing person who finally reveals the source of their frustrations. Establishing Expectations In a previous “Occlusion or Delusion” post, […]
