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BDJ: Dismantle restorations before treating root-filled teeth
By Theresa Pablos
To help aid long-term success of endodontic procedures on teeth that have had previous root canals, the authors of a recent paper in the British Dental Journal (BDJ) suggest dismantling any restorations before treatment to assess the quality of the existing seal. They also examined the best practices for applying interim, temporary, and definitive restorations during and following a root canal.
February 8, 2015
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Pro-Dex acquires Fineline Molds
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Pro-Dex has completed its acquisition of Fineline Molds, a San Dimas, CA-based manufacturer of plastic injection molding tools.
February 4, 2015
3D Diagnostix offers Conelog implant compatibility, new surgery kit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3D Diagnostix has released of the official 3DDX Surgical Guide support for the new Camlog Conelog implant system and guided surgery kit.
February 2, 2015
Phusion Metal device to enter dental market in near future
By Rabia Mughal
A California-based company, PorOsteon, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Phusion Metal-based medical device and plans to enter the dental market in the near future. Phusion Metal is a proprietary porous material developed to promote bone fusion that could have multiple dental applications.
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NuSmile launches BioCem Universal BioActive cement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
NuSmile has launched BioCem Universal BioActive cement, designed for use with custom-fabricated zirconia and glass ceramic restorations.
February 1, 2015
Study: Restorations, aesthetic work most common procedures by general dentists
By Donna Domino
More general dentists are doing endodontic and periodontal procedures instead of referring patients to specialists, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health. Nonimplant restorations, aesthetic work, and extractions are the most common procedures by general dentists.
February 1, 2015
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Study finds stainless steel crowns most effective in special needs patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Stainless steel crowns had a lower failure rate when compared with amalgam, composite, and glass ionomer restorations in more than 1,900 procedures on patients with special needs, according to a recent study. The researchers focused on both the effectiveness of certain restorative materials and clinical outcomes of treatment under general anesthesia.
February 1, 2015
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Doyle Williams Q&A: Crowns and extractions
By Doyle Williams, DDS
Insurance expert Dr. Doyle Williams is back to help you with your coding dilemmas. In this column, he answers some of your questions submitted via email, including those on topics such as crowns and bridges, bone grafts for ridge preservation, and grafting with bone materials.
February 1, 2015
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FDA: No change of position on dental amalgam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its consumer advisory on dental amalgam, but it has not changed its position on dental amalgam fillings.
January 29, 2015
Cosmedent now offers CosmeCore in 8-gram automix syringe
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cosmedent's CosmeCore core buildup material is now available in an 8-gram automix syringe.
January 29, 2015
BPA exposure during pregnancy may raise baby's risk of diabetes, heart disease
By Donna Domino
Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that may put the baby at risk of developing diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study in Endocrinology.
January 29, 2015
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Analysis: Possible relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in kids
By Donna Domino
There is a possible causal relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in the primary dentition in children, according to a review of studies in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. However, more research is needed before it can be considered a risk factor, the authors noted.
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