In a recently published meta-analysis of marginal bone level maintenance following dental implant surgery, the Astra Tech implant system showed the best results, with only -0.24 mm of bone reduction after five years, the company announced. The purpose of the study was to compile and compare data on marginal bone level changes between loading and five years of function for all implant systems currently on the market (Clinical Implant Dentistyr
The mother of a 15-year-old boy who died from wearing a fentanyl patch prescribed after dental surgery is suing Seattle Children’s Hospital and the two dentists who prescribed the drug. .pullQuoteCredit { align:right; text-align:right; font-family:arial, sans-serif; font-size:11px; line-height: 16px; font-style: normal; padding-top:2px; } “I cannot even begin to describe the pain and sorrow that I feel for the death of my dear son.” — Tammy Jarbo-Blankenship The hospital has accepted
Astra Tech has formed a strategic alliance with Dental Wings, a provider of CAD/CAM solutions with specialized development of 3D scanners, beginning in early 2010. As a result, Dental Wings users worldwide will be able to remotely transfer scans to Astra Tech’s design and manufacturing centers for the production of Atlantis patient-specific abutments for all major implant systems. “This new partnership with Dental Wings is an important step in our
Dental implants have emerged as a popular treatment option for missing or damaged teeth, as they allow restorations with optimal functional and aesthetic results without damaging surrounding healthy teeth or tissues. With an increasing number of dental implant systems on the market and the growing pressures of today’s economic climate, choosing a less expensive implant platform to reduce costs for your office and patients can be tempting. However, not all
Align Technology has announced updates to its Invisalign Proficiency Requirements, including a new designation for doctors who meet the annual requirements and a six-month extension of the required qualification period in 2010. The Invisalign Proficiency Requirements were launched June 1 to help ensure a baseline of Invisalign product experience and knowledge through minimum annual case and continuing education (CE) goals, according to the company. To maintain active provider status, doctors
A five-year clinical study performed by 3M ESPE on occlusal contact wear found no statistically significant difference between Filtek Supreme universal restorative and enamel, demonstrating the material’s high strength, the company announced. Photographic evidence and optical analyses show that Filtek Supreme universal restorative retains a smoother finish and higher gloss than most restoratives, according to 3M ESPE. The company attributed this performance to the material’s unique nanoclusters — clusters of
Sometimes it takes death to move a bureaucracy. Or two. When Chicago elementary school principal Georgette Watson died during root canal therapy in 2007, it was the second time in as many years that a sedated patient had died in a Chicago dental office. So last week Illinois published draft rules that would more closely align its rules with ADA guidelines. But in the two years since the ADA issued
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Heraeus Kulzer is offering Venus White teeth-whitening gel for free through its Venus Smile Program. The Venus White Breast Cancer Initiative is a key part of Heraeus’ larger citizenship program and reflects the company’s commitment to use its resources to help enhance the health and well-being of women, the company announced. “We are inspired by the tireless work of those on the front
Komet USA has introduced a new stainless steel milling base designed to be used in different types of laboratory implant adjustments. Komet’s new milling base. Image courtesy of Komet USA. According to the company, the base is suitable for the following: Cylindrical and slightly conical implants, replicas, and tapered retention posts Replicas of systems with diameters ranging from 1 mm to 6.5 mm Metal retention pins for work on tapered
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that pediatricians provided with the proper communication, educational, and information technology tools and training could significantly reduce the rates of children developing early childhood caries, according to a study in Medical Care (September 23, 2009). Lead author Nancy Kressin, Ph.D., an associate professor of general internal medicine at BUSM, and colleagues implemented a multifaceted practice-based intervention in a pediatric outpatient
A Pennsylvania oral surgeon who was acquitted earlier this year of molesting 17 female patients under anesthesia has been sued by four of those women, according to an Associated Press story. Two women filed lawsuits in August and two more filed them on Monday, according to the story. Robert Boyda Jr., D.D.S., was charged in January 2008 with several counts of assault, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, deviant sexual intercourse,
A Health Research Board-funded initiative, based at University College Cork, has produced a comprehensive evidence-based guideline to reduce dental caries in children in Ireland. Key recommendations include an increased emphasis on early identification of children who are at high risk of developing decay, and strategies to prevent decay for high-risk individuals and the population at large, according to the university. Dental caries is the single most common chronic disease in
