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Straumann sales down 4.6% in Q3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Straumann reported a 4.6% drop in third-quarter sales worldwide but is confident it will still outperform the market in 2009, the implant maker said in a press release.

October 28, 2009

Biolase delves into deep pocket therapy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology is now promoting deep pocket therapy (DPT) with new attachment using the Waterlase MD and patented radial firing perio tips (RFPT) as a non-surgical alternative treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease.

October 28, 2009

Lares launches minimally invasive periodontitis treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lares Research has introduced wavelength-optimized periodontal therapy (WPT), a minimally invasive laser periodontal disease treatment that uses two laser wavelengths:  Nd:YAG and Er:YAG. The method is only available with the Lares Powerlase AT all-tissue, dual wavelength laser, the company said in a press release.

October 14, 2009

Lasers continue to make waves in periodontology

By Rochelle Sharpe

The American Academy of Periodontology's recent adoption of the ADA's cautionary policy on laser treatment of periodontitis has added new fuel to the long-standing debate over the effectiveness of laser-assisted new attachment procedure.

October 11, 2009

Study compares bone loss with 3 implant systems

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In a recently published meta-analysis of marginal bone level maintenance following dental implant surgery, the Astra Tech implant system showed the best results, with only -0.24 mm of bone reduction after five years, the company announced.

October 1, 2009

Astra Tech teams with Dental Wings for implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Astra Tech has formed a strategic alliance with Dental Wings beginning in early 2010. Dental Wings users worldwide will be able to remotely transfer scans to Astra Tech's design and manufacturing centers for the production of Atlantis patient-specific abutments for all major implant systems.

September 30, 2009

3M ESPE's Filtek shows good wearability in 5-year study

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A five-year clinical study performed by 3M ESPE on occlusal contact wear found no statistically significant difference between Filtek Supreme universal restorative and enamel, demonstrating the material's high strength, the company announced.

September 30, 2009

Selecting an implant platform in a tough economy

By Robert Margeas, DDS

With an increasing number of dental implant systems on the market and the growing pressures of today's economic climate, choosing a less expensive implant platform can be tempting. But not all platforms are created equal.

September 30, 2009

Komet offers new milling base

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA has introduced a new stainless steel milling base designed to be used in different types of laboratory implant adjustments.

September 29, 2009

Discus Dental named exclusive distributor for Zap Lasers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Discus Dental and Zap Lasers have entered into a strategic partnership whereby Discus Dental will have the exclusive right to market, sell, and distribute Zap Lasers' products in the global professional dental market.

September 29, 2009

Biolase, Levin Group partner to promote dental lasers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has engaged Levin Group, an international dental practice consulting firm, to develop a practice management system for the successful integration and implementation of Biolase dental lasers into everyday dental offices.

September 24, 2009

Straumann calls for research prize submissions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Straumann has issued a call for submissions for the André Schroeder Research Prize, an annual award worth 20,000 Swiss francs ($20,000 U.S.) in cash.

September 22, 2009

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