Should our Restorations Follow Textbook Anatomy? Tooth Morphology - PS005

When restoring molars, should we always try to recreate textbook anatomy? (spoiler: NO WAY!) What preventive measures can we use for toothwear? Tooth Morphology in the Real world! In this episode, Emma Hutchison and I explored the nuances of practical tooth morphology. Textbooks provide us with idealized versions of dental structures, but how do these perfect images translate into real-life practice? Can and should we aim to replicate these diagrams exactly in our dental work? Highlights of this episode: 0:00 Introduction 1:38 Introducing Emma Hutchison 01:53 First Denture Experience - What is an Overdenture? 03:13 The Importance of Complete Dentures in Aesthetic Dentistry 8:26 Understanding Tooth Morphology in Practice 11:25 Changing the Morphology of the Tooth 15:56 Difference Between Morphology of Premolars 20:31 Preserving Natural Tooth Morphology 27:26 Real-World Application of Tooth Anatomy Don't miss the special notes on tooth morphology available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app! This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive App! https://protrusive.app For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate If you love this episode, be sure to recap PS004 - Learning Can Be Stressful! https://protrusive.co.uk/PS004 ----------------------------------- Apply for FREE access to the Nicest and Geekiest Dental Community in the World 🌍 https://protrusive.app - it’s absolutely Free We also have paid plans so you can Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: https://protrusive.app 🔊 Subscribe on Apple: https://protrusive.co.uk/apple 🔊 Subscribe on Spotify: https://protrusive.co.uk/spotify 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protrusivedental/ Online Courses: 😬 Learn Occlusion Online: https://occlusion.online/ 📚 Learn TMD and Occlusal Appliances: https://www.splintcourse.com 🦷 Gain Confidence with Resin Bonded Bridges: https://rbbmasterclass.com 🎒 Learn Vertipreps, Rubber Dam and More: https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate