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Komet touts cutters for ceramic and composite veneers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA is offering UK Cutters for use on ceramics before glaze firing and on composite veneers. The cutters are specially designed to work on tooth-colored materials instead of using diamond or silicon carbide abrasives, according to the company.

April 26, 2010

Straumann revenues grow 3% in Q1

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Straumann reported net revenue of 199 million Swiss francs ($183 million U.S.) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, a 3% increase over revenues of 196 million Swiss francs ($181 million) for the same quarter a year ago.

April 26, 2010

Straumann adds translucency shades to IPS e.max line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Straumann's IPS e.max CAD restorations are now available in 20 new high-translucency shades, the company announced. The new IPS e.max CAD restorations, developed using Ivoclar Vivadent's proprietary lithium disilicate technology, are available for single crown restorations.

April 25, 2010

Pentron offers transparent provisional cement

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pentron Clinical has introduced TempSpan transparent temporary cement, a eugenol-free, resin-based cement used for retaining provisional restorations.

April 25, 2010

Ivoclar Vivadent sales declined in 2009

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ivoclar Vivadent sales declined 1.6% in constant currency (4.6% unadjusted) in 2009 compared to 2008, the company reported.

April 22, 2010

Researchers try ethanol for bond strength

By Laird Harrison

If you can preserve fruit in alcohol, why not your patients' teeth? For the past five years, researchers have been exploring the benefits of alcohol -- specifically ethanol -- when added to tooth preparations before the adhesive and found the technique improves bond strength. Now they wonder if it will work in your office as well.

April 22, 2010