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Is low insertion torque a risk factor for implant failure?

By Lori Roniger

How successful are dental implants inserted with low torque? Do they provide sufficient stability for early-stage loading? To find out, researchers retrospectively examined short-term outcomes of treating edentulous maxillary arches with four implants supporting an immediate fixed prosthesis.

May 14, 2018

CAD/CAM margins match patient presentation

By Theresa Pablos

Do digitized mucosal margins match the actual clinical presentation in patients? The results of a new study suggest they do. Researchers scanned and studied more than 250 implants and concluded that CAD/CAM appears to be a reliable tool for creating abutments.

May 8, 2018

Study finds CBCT effective for imaging first molars

By Tony Edwards

Assessing furcation involvement in first molars can be tricky for many reasons. Researchers of a new study wanted to see if cone-beam CT (CBCT) could be effective in helping dentists with this clinical diagnosis.

May 7, 2018

Biolase reports revenue decrease for Q1

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase reported a decrease in net revenue for the fiscal first quarter of 2018.

May 2, 2018

Study: 3D-printed mandibles may reduce OR time

By Theresa Pablos

Creating 3D-printed models of fractured mandibles may reduce time spent in the operating room (OR), according to a new study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. The findings suggest that inexpensive 3D printing technologies could save hospitals hundreds of dollars per operation.

May 1, 2018

New teledentistry association launches

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new association has launched that focuses on using teledentistry to increase access to care.

April 30, 2018

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Steven Daniel

By Tony Edwards

Dr. Steven Daniel has combined serving his patients with professional leadership throughout his career. Currently serving as president of the American Academy of Periodontology, Dr. Daniel talked with DrBicuspid.com about upcoming academy publications that will affect treatment of peri-implantitis and other periodontal diseases, plus the use of technology in a practice.

April 29, 2018

New products: Align Technology adds 2 iTero scanners

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical device company Align Technology has expanded its iTero line with two new digital scanners, the iTero Element 2 and the iTero Element Flex.

April 26, 2018

Imaging offers perspective on third-molar extractions

By Tony Edwards

When considering whether to extract an impacted third molar, imaging might help guide your treatment decision. Researchers studied almost 1,200 clinical images of impacted third molars and came to some surprising conclusions about when extraction was appropriate.

April 24, 2018

The future looks bright for 3D-printed dentures

By Lori Roniger

Less expensive but good-enough 3D-printed dentures will be a reality in the near future, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco. Improving technologies are making denture production quicker and simpler.

April 23, 2018

Barriers to 3D printing falling

By Tony Edwards

With the advent of 3D printers that cost less than $5,000, one of the biggest barriers for general dental practices to use this technology has fallen, according to a presentation at the 3DHeals 3D printing conference in San Francisco on April 20.

April 22, 2018

The future is now: Part 2 -- VR in the dental clinic

By Theresa Pablos

The dental clinic may be the perfect place to test two of the greatest, therapeutic capabilities of virtual reality (VR): the ability to reduce pain and mitigate fear. Find out how one dentist is using VR headsets in his clinic to transform the traditional dentist visit.

April 22, 2018

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