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Study tests 2 zirconia materials for fracture resistance

By Tony Edwards

The need for a stronger material for prosthetics led to the development of zirconia for crowns and fixed prosthetics. But how does this material hold up in wear and fracture tests? Researchers subjected two different monolithic zirconia materials to tests to find out.

September 3, 2018

Dentures vs. implants: Study weighs cost, quality of life

By Theresa Pablos

When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants improve quality of life, but fixed partial dentures may prove more cost-effective over time. These findings come from a new study evaluating the cost-effectiveness of different treatments to replace missing lower molars.

August 27, 2018

2018 Dental Excellence Awards nominating period begins

By Tony Edwards

Nominations for the 2018 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards are now being accepted, giving you the chance to tell us what products should be nominated in 11 different categories for dentistry's most prestigious awards.

August 27, 2018

New caries assessment method encompasses primary, permanent teeth

By Lori Roniger

Existing caries assessment methods typically don't account for decay in both primary and permanent teeth. Enter the Total Observed Caries Experience (TOCE) measure, which its creator says offers distinct benefits compared with other methods.

August 26, 2018

Implant access remains low, uneven despite growth in use

By Lori Roniger

Dental implant use has grown substantially since 1999, and the prevalence among those missing at least one tooth could reach as high as 23% in 2026 in the U.S., according to a new study. At the same time, access is still low and remains greater among certain groups, the authors noted.

August 23, 2018

New products: Kulzer adds 10 resins for 3D printer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kulzer has introduced 10 new resins for exclusive use with its caraPrint 3D printer.

August 20, 2018

New product: KaVo Kerr launches new composite system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

KaVo Kerr has launched its new SonicFill 3 SingleFill composite system.

August 9, 2018

Antibiotic prescriptions vary by season, specialty

By Theresa Pablos

Dentists prescribe millions of antibiotics, but prescription trends vary by dental specialty and time of year, which may represent an inappropriate use of antibiotics, according to new research presented at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR ) meeting in London.

August 5, 2018

China's $60B tariffs would include dental products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

If the U.S. government follows through on a threat to double tariffs on Chinese goods, China will retaliate by imposing tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. products, including several dental products, the Chinese government announced on August 3.

August 2, 2018

Nanoparticle shows promise for biofilm disruption

By Tony Edwards

An iron-containing nanoparticle successfully disrupted pathogenic biofilms and prevented tooth decay without harming surrounding oral tissues or biofilms in a new study. The findings potentially open the door for developing a precise therapeutic approach for caries.

August 2, 2018

Caries detection methods aren't one-size-fits-all

By Lori Roniger

What's the best way to detect and measure caries? What are the pros and cons of the newer methods? To provide some answers, researchers put three caries detection methods to the test.

August 1, 2018

Materials testing stresses fracture resistance

By Tony Edwards

Knowing how likely CAD/CAM materials are to fracture can help direct treatment planning. A new study put seven such materials through a stress test to see how they responded, and the researchers presented their findings at the recent 2018 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) meeting in London.

August 1, 2018

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