Because of my occlusion training, I have been able to see things differently. I learned to avoid restorative failures by NOT focusing on chief complaints but diagnosing the chewing system. It caused me to ask more occlusion questions.
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Dentistry |4 min read
How to Survive Patient Miscommunication During a Complicated Cosmetic Case
Cases that seem to start out great can go sideways when we least expect it. In this post, Dr. Nosti outlines a recent case of miscommunication in his practice and how he resolved a potentially disastrous situation. Read on to learn from the story of a patient who...
Dentistry |2 min read
What’s Really Happening in the Mouth: The Value of Probiotics
Running out of answers for a patient’s oral health? Probiotics might save you. If your patient is a model of perfect dental hygiene and wholly compliant with your health recommendations, but is still suffering from poor oral health, then you may need to look to...
The Unexpected Weapon You Need to Know for Cosmetic Case Protection
What do you do when all other cosmetic case protection methods have failed? Oral health is the foundation of everything we strive for as dentists. We may have to fight (especially in light of recent articles) to convince patients and the general public that current...
Dentistry |2 min read
Cancer Survivor Case Study: Denture Rehab for Missing Teeth
Dr. John Nosti got the opportunity to return health and function to a cancer survivor’s mouth. Sometimes, missing teeth is a small price to pay compared to missing your life. William came to me after life-saving treatment for oral cancer, in remission as a...
Dentistry |2 min read
Are You Missing out on This Surprising Revenue Opportunity?
How do you take advantage of a remarkable revenue opportunity when you don’t know it exists? The answer is: You don’t. by Dr. John Nosti What you don’t know can hurt you when it comes to success and finances. Luckily, I’ve got you covered....
Dental Tips |2 min read
Ceramic Porcelain Fracture Guidelines #6: Occlusal Jump
A dramatic alteration like an occlusal jump often necessitates the use of a protective appliance. by Dr. John Nosti In most dramatic alterations in occlusion – such as taking a patient from Class III to Class I – you should be concerned with how this can inherently...
Dental Tips |2 min read
Ceramic Porcelain Fracture Guidelines #5: Increasing Diastema
The dilemma: Does you patient report an ever-increasing diastema? by Dr. John Nosti I’ve repeated “protect the patient” over and over again in this ceramic protection series because it is the most important step you can take to avoid fracture. Of course,...
Ceramic Porcelain Fracture Guidelines #4: Anterior Guidance
When anterior guidance cannot be achieved, ceramic porcelain fracture is more likely to occur. by Dr. John Nosti In this series, I have focused on the methodology behind understanding a patient’s past dental history. Too often, dentists find themselves with a...
Ceramic Porcelain Fracture Guidelines #3: Breaking Temporaries
by Dr. John Nosti Temporaries, or provisional restorations, can be incredibly useful to anticipating the success or failure of restorative dentistry and effective treatment planning. In my previous posts on ceramic porcelain fracture, I highlighted the notion that...