Helping dental patients understand the unique circumstances contributing to their TMD issues is critical to a successful outcome. It's important for them to feel confident in the management strategies we are recommending. In this video Dr. Glenn Kidder masterfully demonstrates a case presentation with a TMD patient. His use of specific language and visual Read More
Occlusion
Panadent Copper Tray Bite Records
In this video Dr. Michael Smith demonstrates how to use Copper Trays to capture 3 different bite records to customize mounted models on an articulator: Centric Relation (Apex of Force) record, Protrusvie record, and lateral Check Bite Records. These records allow you to set the condylar inclination and Bennett Shift, as well as start from a centric relation Read More
Trial Equilibration: Setting The Pin to Record Original VDO
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses and demonstrates how to set the articulator and create a reference to the patient's vertical dimension of occlusion. Centric Occlusion, or how the teeth touch with the condyles seated, most often occurs at an open vertical as compared to maximum intercuspal position. When we complete a trial equilibration we want Read More
Capturing A Protrusive Record
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady explains setting condylar inclination and capturing a protrusive record. Condylar inclination is a setting we can customize on the articulator in order to more precisely mimic the relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in excursive movements. This accuracy allows us to treatment plan, execute restorative and do Read More