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Nd:YAG laser enhances SRP treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Using an Nd:YAG laser in conjunction with scaling and root planing (SRP) can significantly improve periodontal inflammation compared to SRP alone, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology.

August 23, 2010

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

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

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

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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