Implants: Page 18

Zirconia implants pretty, but no better than titanium
By Melissa Busch
A zirconia implant looks better, but research has yet to show that it is a suitable alternative to dental fixtures made with titanium, according to a review published in Dental Materials on September 6.
September 15, 2019
2018 10 24 20 58 3247 Implant2 400
ADA 2019: New perio classifications help improve patient care
By Melissa Busch
SAN FRANCISCO - Updates to periodontitis and peri-implant disease classifications can help dental professionals improve the care of their patients, according to a presentation at the 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress.
September 4, 2019
2019 09 05 17 11 7537 Ada 2019 400
Osstell guided implant tool gets FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Implant stability measurement developer Osstell has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Osstell Beacon guided implant treatment tool.
September 2, 2019
2018 11 15 23 31 5737 Fda Logo V2 400
Smiles for Everyone launches free implant program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is launching a program to provide a free implant for selected low-income, uninsured patients.
August 21, 2019
2018 10 24 20 58 3247 Implant2 400
Is probing the best measurement for peri-implant health?
By Tony Edwards
Pocket probing depth and bleeding on probing are useful for assessing periodontal conditions, but are these the best measurements to evaluate the health of peri-implant tissue? Researchers conducted a literature review and suggested using a different evaluation process.
August 1, 2019
2018 10 24 20 58 3247 Implant2 400
Study finds common oral surgeries aren't profitable
By Theresa Pablos
Some common oral surgery procedures are not profitable, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Without sedation, oral and maxillofacial surgeons can lose hundreds of dollars for popular procedures, including routine and surgical extractions.
July 2, 2019
2019 07 03 00 29 7820 Money Dollar Bandaid 400
Study boosts Er,Cr:YSGG laser for peri-implantitis treatment
By Tony Edwards
Is an erbium, chromium-doped yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser effective for treating peri-implantitis? A new in vitro study showed that this laser eliminated two different colonies of bacteria on dental implants.
July 2, 2019
2017 06 12 15 29 59 286 Laser Red Beams 400
FDA data show over 100,000 implant injuries in 2018
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new data that include approximately 117,200 reports of serious injuries associated with dental implants. The vast majority of these injuries were due to problems with osseointegration.
June 26, 2019
2018 10 24 20 58 3247 Implant2 400
Study: Use extra-narrow implants as indicated for success
By Lori Roniger
Extra-narrow implants can fit into spaces that other implants can't but have limited indications. However, some practitioners use them in clinical situations that may risk failure. Researchers tested the biomechanical behavior of these implants and found that following the manufacturer's recommendations was the key to success.
June 23, 2019
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
Can computer-guided navigation teach implant placement?
By Tony Edwards
When it comes to implant placement, developments in computerā€guided dynamic navigation systems may offer dental students a new training approach. Researchers put one of these systems to the test to see if it could improve implant surgical training.
June 11, 2019
2018 10 24 20 58 3247 Implant2 400
Sandblasted finish may lead to implant success
By Theresa Pablos
When it comes to implant failure, which type of implant is less likely to fail: smooth or sandblasted? A new study had surprising results.
May 30, 2019
2018 10 24 20 58 3247 Implant2 400
Which type of implant-supported crown abutment is best?
By Lori Roniger
Aluminum, titanium, zirconium, or gold: Which is the best for abutments for implant-supported single crowns? To find out, investigators analyzed previous research, examining survival rates and results for marginal bone loss and discoloration of peri-implant soft tissue for these abutment types.
May 2, 2019
2018 02 14 22 40 4611 Tooth Ceramic Inlay 400
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