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Vident offers two new restorative products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vident has expanded its line of machinable ceramics with Vitablocs RealLife, the first ceramic block offering 3D aesthetics for anterior chairside restorations, according to the company.
August 22, 2010
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Nd:YAG laser doesn't enhance teeth whitening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adding laser energy to in-office teeth whitening does not improve the whitening effect, according to a study in Lasers in Medical Science.
August 22, 2010
Protein-coated titanium strengthens implant attachment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an improved coating technique that could strengthen the connection between titanium joint-replacement implants and a patients' own bone.
August 18, 2010
Anesthesia training model aids dental students
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
Can a sophisticated plastic model of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity help dental students learn to give local anesthesia injections with less pain and greater success? A study by Dutch dentistry professors suggests it can.
August 18, 2010
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Kerr offers automix system for impression materials
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kerr Dental is now offering the Volume Machine by Renfert delivery system, an automix device that the company says simplifies impression-taking procedures with fast, easy extrusion and tray filling.
August 17, 2010
U.S. sedation, anesthesia practices vary widely
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Significant variation exists in the training for and practice of dental sedation and general anesthesia among U.S. providers, according to a study in Anesthesia Progress.
August 17, 2010
Biolase Q2 revenues decline 142% year over year
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology reported revenues of $5.9 million for the second quarter of 2010 (end-June 30), compared to $14.3 million in the same quarter a year ago.
August 16, 2010
3M rebrands Imtec mini dental implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M ESPE has launched a new brand for its recently acquired line of small diameter implants: 3M ESPE MDI mini dental implants. Formerly branded as the Imtec Sendax MDI system, the products will be fully integrated into the 3M ESPE organization over the remainder of the year.
August 16, 2010
Flowable composites: The unsung heroes of bonding
By Phillip L. Brown, DDS
Once thought to be a passing fad, flowable composites have become a versatile workhorse in aesthetic dental procedures.
August 16, 2010
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Zirconia-based restorations a reliable treatment option
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zirconia substructures veneered with fluorapatite veneering porcelain show promise as a reliable restorative option, according to researchers from Ludwig Maximillian University who conducted a three-year clinical trial.
August 12, 2010
The advantages of nontraumatic bone condensing
By Ludwig Hermeler, DDS
Implant manufacturers typically provide congruent osteotomes for patients who have spongy bone structures. But these instruments must be inserted with controlled hammer strokes, and there are gentler alternatives.
August 11, 2010
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Nobel Biocare profits plunge in Q2
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Despite a slight uptick in sales, Nobel Biocare saw a 30.5% drop in net profit for the second quarter of 2010 (end-June 30).
August 10, 2010
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