Case report: Replacing a fractured direct composite with an indirect hybrid ceramic restoration

A 45-year-old patient presented to the dental practice complaining chiefly of a feeling of sharpness against his tongue. He was also experiencing slight sensitivity to sweets. An intraoral examination showed that an existing composite restoration on tooth #19 had fractured on the distal lingual aspect. Preoperative photo shows a fracture on the distal lingual aspect of an existing composite restoration on tooth #19. All images courtesy of Dr. Greg Campbell. Clinical

Vaping changes oral microbiome, increases perio risk

Vaping changes a user’s oral microbiome and makes the mouth more prone to inflammation and periodontal disease, according to a new study by researchers from the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry. The altered microbiome in e-cigarette users influenced their immune environment compared with nonsmokers and cigarette smokers in the in vitro study, the researchers reported in iScience (February 26, 2020). They found that two cytokines involved in inflammatory

Crystal debuts mineral-enriched teeth-whitening line

Mineral salt deodorant manufacturer Crystal has entered the oral care market with the launch of its True Minerals teeth-whitening line. The True Minerals line. Image courtesy of Crystal. The True Minerals line uses naturally formulated minerals as an alternative to strips and trays for teeth whitening, the company said. The line includes two distinct teeth-whitening sets: ul.editorialList li {margin-bottom:12px;} The True Minerals advanced dental whitening system leverages Crystal’s patented dual-energy

Bill may help the poor in Ga. get free dental care

Georgia lawmakers voted in favor of a new bill that, if passed by the state Senate and signed into law, would provide access to free dental services to low-income residents. On February 26, the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 521, which would allow non-Georgia licensed dentists and dental hygienists to provide dental treatment and services to low-income residents on a voluntary basis. If signed into law, the bill

Dental Braces – Their Types and Costs

Braces are orthodontic or dental devices responsible for straightening crooked teeth or malocclusion for the most part. They can make your teeth align so you won’t have a prominent underbite, scissor-bite, or overbite. Braces are placed in such a way that’s most pleasing to the eyes. They are recommended to people who have overcrowded teeth, misplaced teeth, uneven teeth, or any set of teeth that’s not functionally well and/or aesthetically

3M releases ergonomic syringe for flowable restoratives

3M has introduced a new ergonomic syringe design for its flowable restoratives. 3M’s new ergonomic syringe with Filtek Supreme flowable restorative. Image courtesy of 3M. The updated syringe design centers on increasing the ease of injecting flowable composites into the mouth, between the tooth and the dental restoration. It contains a tip that releases virtually no bubbles or excess material during the dispensing process, 3M said. In addition, the syringe

3D-printed jaw changes cancer survivor’s life

An oral cancer survivor in India regained his ability to eat solid foods after undergoing reconstruction surgery to place a 3D-printed titanium jaw, according to news reports. This successful surgery highlights the benefits of 3D printing technology. Until the surgery, Prabhjeet had lived on a liquid diet after he lost the right half of his jawbone due to oral cancer. He was on a brief liquid and soft-food diet while

Week in Review: Patient trashes dental practice | Dentist loses license over infection control, behavior | Honoring Dental Excellence Award winners

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Happy Leap Day! It’s February 29, and we only get to see this day come around once every four years. Here’s hoping you make the most of this extra 24 hours on the 2020 calendar. This past week was an interesting week in dental-related news to say the least. In Ohio, a woman was arrested for striking an employee and ransacking a dental exam room, forcing the

S-Ray debuts At Home digital impression system for clear aligners

S-Ray has introduced its new At Home ultrasound digital impression system, a smartphone-based, full-arch ultrasound device designed to provide 3D scans for the direct-to-consumer clear-aligner market. The system targets customers who want to avoid uncomfortable and inaccurate conventional impression kits, according to the company. Digital data collected by the ultrasound scan is designed to enhance the accuracy, diagnosis, and treatment by a licensed dentist or orthodontist and, as a result,

Second Opinion: Survey results show why all orthodontists need to be better advocates, educators

I think we can agree that one of the most gratifying aspects of our profession is the transformative role we have in patient health and in building confidence through beautiful smiles. We get to see this every day. However, new research conducted by Ormco shows investing in a great smile is perceived to pay many dividends beyond health and aesthetics. Straight teeth and improved smiles are equated to success and

Ultradent debuts diode laser adapter

Ultradent Products has launched its new photobiomodulation (PBM) adapter for the Gemini 810 + 980 soft-tissue diode laser. The PBM adapter is exclusively designed for the Gemini 810 + 980 laser to help clinicians noninvasively treat conditions such as pain management and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, and it functions on the 810 wavelength, which is optimal for photobiomodulation, according to the company. The PBM adapter. Image courtesy of Ultradent Products.

Unlicensed man nabbed for doing dental work at home

A man who does not have a dental license was arrested on February 21 for performing dental procedures on people in the bedroom of Houston home. He also admitted to illegally practicing dentistry in other states, according to news reports. Harley Rodriguez-Bonilla was arrested after police officers made an appointment to get a fitting for dentures. The 41-year-old used a bedroom that has an examination room, the police reported. Rodriguez-Bonilla’s