In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer, breaks down two key implant rules every clinician should know: Tarnow’s rule (3mm implant-to-implant spacing, 1.5mm implant-to-tooth spacing) and the 2mm rule for keeping clear of the inferior alveolar nerve.

But here’s the twist — understanding why these rules exist is far more important than just memorizing them. Dr. Stanley explains the biological and mechanical principles behind these guidelines, and how knowing the “why” empowers you to make smarter, safer, and more confident surgical decisions.

Stop letting the rules define you — understand them so you can apply them.

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