Smile Design: Page 111

Cobalt-chromium crowns top abutment adherence testing
By Tony Edwards
As two-piece implants have become standard, adherence of the crown to the abutment is critical for implant success. Researchers tested four different CAD/CAM implant-supported crown materials to measure their retention values and found cobalt-chromium crowns offered the most resistance.
July 17, 2018
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Evident launches new digital design service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental technology company Evident has launched a new digital impressions design service.
July 12, 2018
Inspire Medical's sleep apnea treatment gets Aetna coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Inspire Medical Systems announced that Aetna will provide coverage for its Inspire therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
July 10, 2018
How accurate is tooth movement with clear aligners?
By Lori Roniger
How does actual tooth movement with clear aligners compare with intended results? Are certain tooth movements easier to achieve than others? Researchers used 3D imaging software to examine the differences between predicted and achieved results.
July 10, 2018
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How do chairside CAD/CAM veneers perform after 5 years?
By Tony Edwards
The introduction of new materials for CAD/CAM systems and improvement in bonding techniques have made treatments such as ceramic laminate veneers possible. But how do these veneers hold up over five years? Researchers studied two glass-ceramic blocks to find out.
July 8, 2018
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Sleep apnea devices can cause dental side effects
By Lori Roniger
Mandibular advancement devices can help treat obstructive sleep apnea, but they must be worn nightly for life and are thought to cause long-term dental and skeletal side effects that have not been well defined. Researchers conducted a review to learn more about these issues and how they evolve over time.
July 2, 2018
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Young Innovations acquires handpiece manufacturer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations announced it has acquired Johnson-Promident.
July 1, 2018
3Shape, Alineadent partner on orthodontic digital workflow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3Shape has announced that its Trios intraoral scanner now digitally integrates with the Alineadent clear-aligner system.
July 1, 2018
Do CAD/CAM dentures outperform heat-cured models?
By Tony Edwards
Manufacturers have claimed that CAD/CAM dentures possess superior mechanical properties compared with conventional heat-cured dentures. In a new study, researchers compared two CAD/CAM denture specimens with a heat-cured specimen to see if the claims held up.
June 27, 2018
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New product: Acteon launches ultrasonic device for extractions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acteon North America has debuted the Piezotome Cube, an ultrasonic device designed for tooth extractions and other bone surgeries.
June 26, 2018
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7T MRI may release mercury from amalgam fillings
By Wayne Forrest
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 7-tesla magnet strength may release toxic mercury from amalgam fillings, according to a new study published online June 26 in the journal Radiology. However, the effect was not found with the lower-strength 1.5-tesla magnets that are more commonly used in the clinical setting, the researchers noted.
June 26, 2018
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Coltene to acquire SciCan and Micro-Mega
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Coltene has announced plans to acquire SciCan, a provider of infection-control products, and French dental instrument manufacturer Micro-Mega.
June 25, 2018
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