Endodontics Insider: Study tests imaging modalities’ accuracy on root canal anatomy

Dear Endodontics Insider, Correctly identifying the anatomy of a root canal is crucial for successful endodontic therapy. Researchers tested cone-beam CT and periapical radiography to see if either was more accurate than a gold standard. Read about their findings in our Insider Exclusive. In other Endodontics Community articles, new research on pain control and management for patients was presented at the recent 2019 American Association of Endodontists annual meeting. The

New aligners, partnerships highlight AAO 2019 meeting

The 2019 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual session concludes May 7. HuangshanDental.com brings you some of the most relevant new products and news for general practitioners from the meeting, including news from Ormco, 3Shape, and more. 3Shape partners with Ivoclar Vivadent 3Shape and Ivoclar Vivadent have announced a partnership to aid in aesthetic dental treatment. The agreement allows dentists, dental labs, and orthodontists to use Ivoclar Vivadent’s IvoSmile augmented

What influences cement choice for single-unit crowns?

When you are preparing a single-unit crown for a restoration, which clinical details matter? Researchers used data from more than 3,400 crowns to identify the factors that influence treatment decisions, and they found that three factors were associated significantly with the decision to bond single-unit crowns. “Excessive occlusal tooth preparation, anterior location of a crown, and the use of glass ceramic crowns were associated significantly with the decision to bond,”

Which type of implant-supported crown abutment is best?

Aluminum, titanium, zirconium, or gold: Which is the best for abutments for implant-supported single crowns? To find out, investigators analyzed previous research, examining survival rates and results for marginal bone loss and discoloration of peri-implant soft tissue for these abutment types. They searched various databases and included 23 randomized controlled trials, controlled clinical trials, and cohort studies in their network meta-analysis. While many of the findings were similar between the

Week in Review: Holding your team accountable | A-dec founder dies | Dental insurance changes

Dear DrBicuspid Member, People often think that accountability means holding people responsible. True accountability, Dr. Roger P. Levin writes, is giving people the tools to help them develop as professionals so that they can do their jobs. Unfortunately, most leaders don’t understand how to instill a sense of accountability in their teams. But if you desire to have a great team, accountability is key — starting with you. All of us

The Importance of the CAD/CAM Dental Lab in a Dental Center

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) dentistry enable dentists to create new false teeth like crowns, dentures, bridges, and many more much faster and easier than before. This is especially true because of the emergence of 3D printing technology, wherein any three-dimensional (3D) design that you come up with can be printed out in real time in 3D, as though you have a personal manufacturing factory right inside your

All That You Need to Know About TMJ Disorders

The temporomandibular joint (often shortened to TMJ) connects your jawbone to the skull and acts like the sliding hinge between the two. This joint is found on either side of the jaw and helps the mandible move as you talk, scream, and chew as well as breathe by your mouth and whistle. If you have TMJ disorders—it’s one of several temporomandibular disorders or TMDs—this can cause severe pain on the

Dentists can aid in detecting signs of domestic violence

Up to 75% of head and neck trauma associated with domestic violence includes an oral injury. This means dentists could be the first healthcare providers able to identify and report evidence of domestic assault, according to a recent article. A number of injuries in the oral cavity may offer clues to traumatic brain injury associated with domestic violence, according to researchers from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in

What is the best country for Affordable Quality Dental Work?

Receiving quality dental work can be very expensive, although it is necessary when it comes to ensuring overall patient health. Did you know that thousands of Americans and Europeans choose to travel to another country for affordable quality dental solutions? Because of the high cost of any dental treatment in the U.S or Canada, many people have found that by traveling outside their country there is the potential to save hundreds

All You Should Know About Phillips Zoom Teeth Whitening

If you want your smile to be healthier-looking and brighter than ever before, you should consider having your teeth bleached or whitened. The truth of the matter is that sometimes, brushing and mouthwash simply aren’t enough to wash away years of plaque and film as well as discoloration. If you suffer from those conditions, you should consider using Phillips Zoom Laser Whitening to tackle all of your dental whitening or

New product: Microcopy adds pediatric diamond burs

Microcopy has added six new pediatric diamond burs to its NeoDiamond line. The Pediatric NeoDiamond burs are designed for working on smaller teeth and in tighter margins. The single-patient-use bur comes in a box of 25 presterilized burs, according to Microcopy.

Does periodontal disease cause systemic disease?

Does periodontal disease cause systemic disease? Yes, but … How’s that for an answer that keeps you hanging? Let me explain. Alvin Danenberg, DDS. Yes, in that once periodontal disease is established in the mouth, its pathological byproducts can seep into the bloodstream, lymph fluid, and bone structures to cause the spread of infection and inflammation to all areas of the body. In this way, periodontal disease can cause systemic