It can feel an awful lot like truly understanding and achieving a patient’s esthetic smile goals is impossible. The challenge is in asking the right question so that you can give the best information to the lab. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady Patients who want esthetic changes almost always have a picture in their mind of […]
When you’re facing the biggest case of your professional life, you may need more than a little help to survive the emotional ups and downs. How to Relax for the Biggest Case of Your Career It’s bound to happen eventually. That serendipitous patient walks through the door: They’re looking for a complex restoration or a […]
Some cases can be easily classified as train wrecks when they appear at our dental practices. Restoring function is even more satisfying in these situations. Case #6: Restoring Function in a Case of Massive Erosion and Wear Clinician: Dr. Mary Viechnicki, Allentown, PA A 38-year-old patient presented with dentition destroyed by massive erosion and wear. Extreme sensitivity […]
We may not “treat” joint noise, but we still need to listen to the joint with tools like a good stethoscope or doppler. by Dr. Lee Ann Brady In a recent post, I focused heavily on why we should spend less time obsessing about the “noise” of joints. I even went so far as to state […]
