3M has expanded the shade portfolio of the company’s Lava Esthetic fluorescent full-contour zirconia material. The material now comes in 17 shades, including 16 Vita North America classic shades and one bleach shade. Desirable monolithic restorations can be produced by a mill-sinter-glaze process, according to the company.
The effects of triclosan on human health should be urgently re-examined, according to the authors of a new preclinical study that found the chemical might increase the risk of colon cancer and other harmful consequences. A low dose of triclosan exacerbated colitis-associated colon cancer and had other harmful effects in mice, according to researchers from the University of Massachusetts. They recommended that further research is needed to establish science-based policies
Peri-implant tissue quality has typically been evaluated in a binary fashion — either an implant is failing or it’s not. But a method that focuses on peri-implant tissue stability and detects early signs of deterioration would be useful for practitioners. Enter the peri-implant tissue score (PITS), a long-term monitoring tool designed for use in general dental practices that combines measurements of five parameters. Researchers reported on their development of the
Investment firm Accelmed has entered into an agreement to buy Keystone Dental. Keystone is the largest independent implants company in North America, according to the company. The acquisition is part of Accelmed’s strategy to become a stakeholder in the dental market, Keystone CEO Michael Kehoe stated in a press release. With the acquisition, Kehoe will transition out of his current role over the next several months. The transaction price was
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has launched its new NLXK high-speed air titanium handpiece. The 26-watt NLXK titanium handpiece features two head size options and a clean head system that stops contaminants from getting into the turbine, as well as a microfilter to prevent particles from entering the water spray. The device also is equipped with the ComfortGrip surface treatment that improves grip while protecting against scratches, and
Successful implant treatment requires high-resolution images at all three treatment phases: planning, surgery, and follow-up. As ultrasound is a promising but not widely studied imaging modality for dental implants, researchers wanted to see if it had practical application Ultrasound can be a potentially useful clinical tool in all three treatment phases, they found, but the team also cautioned that more study and guidelines are needed, especially in the area of
Dental device company Rodo Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Rodo Smilekey, an induction remover device for use with the Rodo abutment system. The device removes dental prostheses retained by the Rodo Smileloc in less than 10 seconds without occlusal holes or damaging the prostheses. The device will be available to current customers in July 2018 before being released to the
Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men and women are diagnosed with them at different rates, so investigators sought to determine whether there was a link. They analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2009 to 2014 and found a significant association between type 2 diabetes and
Proper nutrition isn’t only good for your body in general. It’s also specifically a must for your teeth and gums. That well-balanced diet that keeps your internal and external bodily systems healthy can also affect your means of getting those nutrients for the sake of health and wellness, which are the oral portions of your digestive system and the mandibular/maxillary portions of your musculoskeletal systems. More to the point, when
The number of opioid-related deaths in the U.S. increased by more than 300% from 2001 to 2016, according to a new study. Researchers found that these deaths numbered just under 9,500 in 2001 and rose to more than 42,200 in 2016. However, the study authors were not able to define how the patients received the opioids. The study was published in JAMA Network Open (June 1, 2018). “These findings highlight
Manufactured by Align Technology, Invisalign is a branded orthodontic procedure and dental device that gives you a more inconspicuous method of wearing braces and straightening your crooked teeth. Meanwhile, Align is a multinational medical device manufacturer based in California, specifically in San Jose. The main claim to fame that Invisalign has over conventional orthodontic devices is that it’s nearly invisible when worn, resulting in less of a stigma among your peers. Essentially, it
The U.S. National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry researcher a two-year grant of more than $435,000 to study and potentially prevent bone loss related to aging. The institute awarded the grant to Xin Li, PhD, an associate professor of basic science and craniofacial biology at the college. The grant funds research on the mechanism of
