Prosthodontics: Page 37

Sirona launches new digital impression system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sirona has unveiled Cerec AC, an advanced digital impression unit for CAD/CAM dentistry built on its proprietary Cerec Bluecam technology.

January 4, 2009

Lawsuit puts imported dental work under scrutiny

By Kathy Kincade

An Ohio woman has filed a malpractice lawsuit against a large, multistate dental practice and two of its dentists, charging that dental restoration products allegedly imported from China have left her permanently injured and disabled.

December 9, 2008

'Super strong' titanium implant gains FDA clearance

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Manhattan Scientifics to market the company's "super strong" titanium metal dental implants, according to the company.

December 8, 2008

In defense of cosmetic dentistry

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

There's nothing unethical about making teeth look better, argues Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician. Restoring appearances can also mean restoring strength. One key is paying proper attention to occlusion.

December 7, 2008

Dentsply launches new refinement tips

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply has introduced a new line of access refinement tips, ProUltra SINE tips.

December 2, 2008

Economy prompts Straumann to reduce implant production

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental implant supplier Straumann is cutting back on production of its implant products in an effort to align manufacturing with slower market growth, the company announced.

November 25, 2008

Dental Advisor: Elastometric Impression Materials - 2008

Dental impression materials are used to record oral anatomy for the fabrication of fixed restorations and removable prosthodontics and appliances. The accuracy of these restorations depends on proper tooth preparation, the impression material, the technique used, and excellent communication with the dental laboratory. Elastomeric impression materials, addition silicone (PVS) and polyether, are popular because of their excellent physical and mechanical properties, including excellent detail reproduction, high elastic recovery and good dimensional stability.

November 13, 2008

Study: Implants need more post-op care than root canals

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of Endodontics addresses the growing controversy among dental health professionals regarding the best course of treatment when evaluating between a root canal or dental implant procedure.

November 12, 2008

Dental implants effective for orthodontic treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Orthodontists have been straightening teeth for decades, relying on the ancient physics principle that tooth displacement in one part of the jaw causes movement on the other as well. Use of dental implants as orthodontic anchors, however, is changing that principle, according to research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) meeting in New Orleans.

November 11, 2008

Nobel Biocare expands CAD/CAM business with $32 million deal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nobel Biocare has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of BioCad Medical, a developer of computer-aided design (CAD) software for prosthetics, for 26 million euros ($32 million U.S.), the company announced.

November 10, 2008

When it comes to implants, you gotta go 3D

By Edwin T. Parks, DMD, MS

In his latest Talking Pictures column, Dr. Ted Parks explains why using 3D imaging is the way to go when it comes to implant placement.

November 9, 2008

3M restoratives get high marks from Dental Advisor

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The 3M ESPE Z100 Restorative and 3M ESPE Filtek Z250 Universal Restorative have received the highest possible clinical rating -- excellent -- from Dental Advisor, according to 3M.

November 5, 2008

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