Lori Roniger

Restorations
Short vs. long implants: How do the results measure up?
How do the long-term results of short implants compare with those of long implants placed after maxillary sinus augmentation? To get a clear look at the risks and benefits of each, researchers conducted a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that directly compared the two methods.
September 27, 2018
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
Invisible Aligners
Understanding the biological mediators of tooth movement
With more general practitioners offering clear-aligner treatments, being up-to-date on the biological mechanisms and pharmaceuticals that might affect tooth movement is crucial. A new comprehensive review describes the issues related to effective orthodontic treatment.
September 25, 2018
2018 09 25 21 02 5085 Clear Invisible Aligner 400
Oral-Systemic Link
Getting to the bottom of periodontal-systemic links
Interest in the link between periodontal health and systemic disease has been growing, with researchers investigating possible connections between oral health and diseases including artherosclerosis, diabetes, pregnancy outcomes, and respiratory conditions. But what has recent research found?
September 20, 2018
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Hygiene Tools
Toothpaste: Is it good for preventing plaque regrowth?
Standard dental care calls for twice-daily toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste or dentifrice, but it remains unclear if these substances contribute to toothbrushing's effectiveness at inhibiting plaque regrowth. To learn more, researchers reviewed and analyzed the published evidence.
September 17, 2018
2017 01 24 16 36 06 177 Toothpaste Brush 400
Dental Practice
Should dental insurance have mandated medical loss ratios?
The Affordable Care Act requires that health plans spend a certain amount of premium dollars on medical care and quality improvement, but this hasn't been mandated for most dental plans. A new study looked at such medical loss ratios for dental insurance and found that many consumers may not be receiving a good value.
September 10, 2018
2017 01 30 16 27 12 733 Affordable Care Act Aca 400
Restorations
New caries assessment method encompasses primary, permanent teeth
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
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Restorations
Implant access remains low, uneven despite growth in use
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
2016 08 18 14 05 36 950 Implant 400
Hygiene Tools
Can a high-tech toothbrush improve teens' oral health?
How can you get adolescents to brush longer and more effectively? Using an interactive power toothbrush could improve oral health habits and reduce plaque levels in this finicky population, according to a new study.
August 19, 2018
2018 04 11 17 45 3699 Smiles Group2 400
Restorations
Caries detection methods aren't one-size-fits-all
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
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Orofacial Pain
Does articaine damage neural cells more than lidocaine?
Reports of infrequent but prolonged paresthesias after the use of 4% articaine beg the question of whether this local anesthetic is more neurotoxic than lidocaine. To learn more, researchers conducted in vitro experiments that produced some unexpected results.
July 19, 2018
2016 09 27 16 12 55 970 Woman Pain2 400
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