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Amalgam tops composite or glass ionomer restorations in new study
Restorations placed with amalgam had the lowest failure rate in a new study on the success of primary molar restorations. Glass ionomer restorations had the highest failure rates, while composites fell in the middle.
March 30, 2015
2014 06 16 13 17 18 964 Amalgam Filling 200
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Homebound elderly have poor oral health, want home-based care
Homebound elderly adults have poor oral health and are interested in home-based dental care, according to a new study. The authors recommended that medical professionals should partner with the dental community to develop programs for these adults.
March 23, 2015
2013 10 08 12 54 14 248 Young Senior Woman 200
Periodontics
Green tea serves as useful adjunct to perio therapy
Green tea should be added to dentifrices as an active ingredient for managing periodontal disease, recommend the authors of a new study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. They found it to be a beneficial adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
March 18, 2015
2015 03 11 16 27 46 142 Teacup Teapot 200
Orofacial Pain
Morphine and tramadol may make intra-articular injections more effective
Morphine given by intra-articular injection after arthrocentesis significantly reduces temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related pain compared with arthrocentesis alone, according to a new study. The researchers also found a similar but shorter-lived effect with tramadol.
March 4, 2015
2013 04 09 11 55 00 288 Injection Syringe 200
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Endosseous implants most reported dental device linked to adverse events
Your dental practice uses a range of devices every day, but do you consider that some of them come with the slight risk of accidents or injury? A new study has found that more than 28,000 adverse event reports associated with dental devices were filed with the FDA during a 15-year period, with endosseous implants the most frequently reported device.
March 2, 2015
2013 04 08 15 21 31 831 Dental Instruments 200 20130408222356
CAD/CAM
Is imaging powder necessary while scanning die stone?
Is it necessary to use imaging powder to get the best results while scanning die stone? Not always, according to a new Journal of the American Dental Association study, which finds that imaging powder is not needed when a laboratory 3Shape 3D scanner is used.
February 12, 2015
2015 02 12 15 37 14 560 3 D Impression Bridge 200
Oral Bacteria
Chewing gum may trap as much oral bacteria as flossing
Chewing gum has been associated with oral benefits such as fighting caries and increasing salivary flow, and now a new study in PLOS One has found that it can remove bacteria from the oral cavity. In fact, it may remove as much bacteria as brushing without toothpaste or flossing, according to the researchers.
February 5, 2015
2015 02 05 16 58 50 559 Gum 200
Restorations
Phusion Metal device to enter dental market in near future
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.
February 2, 2015
2013 06 05 15 27 20 554 Future Of Dentistry 200
Hygiene Tools
Study looks at best ways to reduce aerosols, spatter with ultrasonic scaling
A new study that compared the Isolite illuminated isolation system and a saliva ejector for reducing aerosols and spatter from ultrasonic scaling found that the best results still come from high-velocity air evacuation. Isolite Systems said they appreciate the study but hope to do another one on effective isolation with even more rigor.
January 28, 2015
2013 04 29 16 40 49 422 Bacteria 200
Orofacial Pain
X-Tip system effective at managing pain when IAN fails
The X-Tip system using 4% articaine with 1:100,000 adrenaline was successful in achieving pulpal anesthesia when inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block was ineffective, according to a new study from India.
January 28, 2015
2013 04 09 11 55 00 288 Injection Syringe 200
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Conservative management of class V lesions: A case study using advanced adhesive and flowable composite
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In restorative dentistry, preserving tooth structure and ensuring long-term function are central to ensuring a successful outcome. In this case study, Dr. Troy Schmedding explains step-by-step how he restored a class V lesion.
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Chatbots may valuably answer questions about dental prostheses
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Artificial intelligence chatbots may transform how patients understand dental prostheses by mimicking human conversation, according to a study published on April 15 in BMC Oral Health.
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