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Implants: Page 172
Lasers blaze new paths for GDs
By
Dan Tynan
Lasers make many soft-tissue procedures easier, opening up new opportunities for general dentists, according to experts who spoke at the 2008 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting. Some dentists are now able to do procedures in house that they used to refer to oral surgeons.
May 12, 2008
Do you need cone-beam CT? Part II
By
Greg Holden
It pays, literally, to choose the right machine for your needs so you can fit cone-beam CT (CBCT) into your practice's existing workflow. In this article, you'll learn about the primary features to look for as well some hidden costs you might not discover until you have actually started using your new CBCT system.
May 6, 2008
CDA Show Report: Don't give up on endodontics
By
Laird Harrison
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Infected tooth? Replace it! With the rapid improvement in implantology, that kind of thinking comes easily, but in many cases, endodontics still offers a better alternative, Jerome H. Stroumza, D.D.S., M.S., D.Sc., told an audience Thursday at the California Dental Association (CDA) Spring Scientific Session. Dr. Stroumza discussed the factors you should consider when deciding on whether endodontics is right for your patient.
April 30, 2008
Do you need cone-beam CT? Part I
By
Greg Holden
Cone-beam CT offers a huge leap forward in dental imaging. For the first time, you can make 3D images in your own office. But the new machines carry price tags of $150,000 to $250,000. Worth the investment? In this first of two parts, we examine just exactly what the new technology offers and who should take advantage of it.
April 28, 2008
Ultradent adhesive matches Kuraray's Clearfil in strength tests
By
Laird Harrison
In a smack-down comparison of self-etch adhesives, researchers at the American Association for Dental Research found Ultradent's Peak SE + Peak LC just as strong as Clearfil SE. It was a startling upset for Clearfil, the reigning champ in its category.
April 14, 2008
Cone-beam CT findings raise liability questions
By
Laird Harrison
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) scans can tell you a lot more than just where to put an implant: They also reveal serious medical problems no one suspected. But the new ability to spot these signs may come with new legal liability.
April 8, 2008
Gordon Christensen on veneers
By
Greg Holden
The inside scoop on which veneers to use and when, plus real-world tips and tools.
March 24, 2008
Complex implants? Use a computer!
By
Laird Harrison
CAD programs can help surgeons plan their procedures precisely, saving patients time and suffering. "We're taking implant surgery out of the Stone Age" says one oral surgeon.
March 3, 2008
Small implants, big sales
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. small implants market grew by 30 percent in 2007, generating $20 million in revenue, according to Millennium Research Group's U.S. Dental Marketrack.
February 28, 2008
Cosmetic dentistry's future looks shiny
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
America's increasing desire for Hollywood-perfect looks means that cosmetic and implant procedures will grow 15% in the next few years, the Millennium Research Group (MRG) predicts. By contrast, noncosmetic procedures will only grow by 5%, the marketing research group said.
February 27, 2008
Furor over no-drill technique
By
Laird Harrison
Can dentists safely place a crown over an untreated tooth? New research on the Hall Technique has ignited debate over one of the most fundamental questions in dentistry.
February 11, 2008
BioHorizons to purchase Implant Logic Systems
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc.
, a dental implants manufacturer has announced that its parent company has entered into an agreement to purchase
Implant Logic Systems, Ltd.
(ILS), which provides technology solutions for the dental implants market.
January 30, 2008
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