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AAP: 2D imaging still gold standard for implant imaging
By Tony Edwards
The use of cone-beam CT has increased in implant treatment, but 2D imaging remains the standard of care when a patient requires dental implants, according to a new consensus statement from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
October 18, 2017
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OsteoReady names new CEO, chairman
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Implant company OsteoReady has named Robert Gottlander, DDS, as its new CEO. Marc Nevins, DMD, has been named as the company's chairman.
October 12, 2017
Dental Excellence Awards voting begins
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2017 Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's up to you to determine the winners in our 10 categories, ranging from Best New CAD/CAM Product to Best New/Updated Software/Service.
October 12, 2017
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Caffeine may be opioid alternative for implant therapy
By Theresa Pablos
Can caffeine help solve the opioid crisis? Research suggests that acetaminophen with caffeine may be a viable alternative to opioids after dental implant treatment.
September 27, 2017
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How peri-implant disease is evolving
By Lori Roniger
How prevalent is peri-implant disease? And what are its pathogenesis and risk factors, as well as the best ways to diagnosis and treat it? An expert on inflammation and regeneration offered practical device on the changing facets of this increasingly common condition.
September 7, 2017
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Treatment planning is key for practice growth
By Lori Roniger
Ready to take your practice to the next level? Sonia Leziy, DDS, spoke at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting about the most important innovations in recent years to her periodontal and prosthodontic group practice. They're not what you think.
September 4, 2017
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Researchers create gum that detects peri-implantitis
By Theresa Pablos
Researchers have created a chewing gum that tastes bitter when patients have inflammation around one or more dental implants. The gum may one day be used as an early detection method for peri-implantitis to help prevent bone loss associated with severe forms of the disease.
August 23, 2017
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Are porous implants as stable as threaded ones?
By Lori Roniger
Threaded implants are thought to provide both better primary stability and connection to bone than porous implants, but research to back that up is lacking. A new study examined the mechanical stability of the two implants and found that porous ones appeared to provide sufficient support by increasing contact between bone and the implant.
August 22, 2017
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What is your patient's mouth worth?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Your patients may take for granted that they can eat almost anything they want and enjoy the taste and chewing satisfaction of the food. Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders if patients would take better care of their oral health if a value and a cost were assigned.
August 15, 2017
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Do's and don'ts for implant case presentation: Play the long game
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
For most patients, agreeing to implant treatment takes multiple case presentations. Implants are expensive, requiring significant out-of-pocket costs. In addition, they involve surgery, as in dental surgery. Those are two words that few people want to hear, yet the benefits of implants are numerous and life-changing. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips for successful implant case presentation.
August 13, 2017
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Affordable Dentures names new president
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Affordable Dentures & Implants has named Gene Kirtser as its new president and chief operating officer.
July 23, 2017
Patients may lack basic knowledge about implants
By Theresa Pablos
How much do your patients know about dental implants? Not as much as you may think. A new study found that 1 in 4 people in the general population has never heard of dental implants and that two-thirds of patients think implants consist of porcelain.
July 23, 2017
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