Prosthodontics: Page 37

Nanotechnology could yield better dental implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An international team of scientists led by the University of Montreal has discovered a process to produce new metal surfaces that promise to lead to superior medical and dental implants that could improve healing and allow the human body to better accept metal prostheses.

January 26, 2009

It's time to expand our aesthetic horizons

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

In her latest column, Dr. Helaine Smith -- aka The Mouth Physician -- encourages the dental community to move beyond crowns and delve into the wonderful world of inlays and onlays.

January 22, 2009

Dental implant market on the rise in China

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Private dental clinics are emerging all over China in response to increasing demand from China's growing middle class and aging population, according to a new report by the Millennium Research Group.

January 20, 2009

Straumann revenues rise, but firm still cutting back

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Straumann reported unaudited 2008 full-year net revenue of 779 million Swiss francs ($697 million U.S.), up from 714 million francs ($639 million) in 2007.

January 15, 2009

Fiber-reinforced posts win fans

By Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson

If fence posts in the Wild West were as reliable as today's endodontic posts, cattle rustlers would have had to find "real" jobs. Now one type of post in particular has begun to stand out from the others.

January 4, 2009

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

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