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Lithium disilicate FDPs fare well in 10-year study
By Rob Goszkowski
Three-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) made from monolithic lithium disilicate have survival rates similar to metal-ceramic FDPs and better survival rates than other all-ceramic materials, according to a new long-term study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 11, 2012
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FDA approves cell-based product for mucogingival conditions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved GINTUIT, the first cell-based product made from allogeneic human cells (from a donor unrelated to the patient) and bovine collagen, to treat oral mucogingival conditions in adults.
March 8, 2012
Zhermack launches microsandblasting system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zhermack introduced its Dune EcoTech microsandblasting system, which it said ensures minimum sand consumption and reduces oxide and microsphere supply costs.
March 8, 2012
Start-up targets S. mutans with antimicrobial peptide
By Rob Goszkowski
C3 Jian, a California biotech company, wants to arm dentists with a "smart bomb" that could eliminate S. mutans bacteria in the oral cavities of their patients. And that's just the first step in the company's strategy to help dentists assess risk and prevent and manage caries.
March 8, 2012
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Study: Bisphosphonate coating strengthens dental implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden have developed a coating for titanium implants that enables the implants to adhere to the bone better and faster.
March 5, 2012
Komet launches abrasive caps
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet now offers round abrasive caps (9958R) that have been developed to grind hard and soft acrylics, silicone, and dry plaster.
March 5, 2012
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
March 4, 2012
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Joel Berg
By Rob Goszkowski
Pediatric dentistry is taking on greater importance as practitioners begin to understand the need to educate parents about their kids' oral health at a very early age. We spoke with Dr. Joel Berg, chair of the department of pediatric dentistry at the University of Washington, to learn about advances in the field and how to reduce childhood caries.
March 1, 2012
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U.K. oral cancer rates projected to rise 23%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral cancer cases in the U.K. are expected to rise by more than 20% over the next 15 years, according to The International Agency for Research on Cancer.
February 28, 2012
Heraeus launches posterior tooth implant line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Heraeus Kulzer has introduced the Mondial 8i-5 degree posterior tooth line to the U.S. market.
February 28, 2012
Ultradent to distribute Triodent products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ultradent Products will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of Triodent products beginning April 1.
February 27, 2012
Biolase expands dental laser line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology introduced a new line of Waterlase all-tissue lasers last week at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 27, 2012
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