GC America has launched a new line of injectable composite restoratives. The G-ænial universal injectable and the G-ænial bulk injectable are high-strength, nanoparticle composites. The universal injectable is used for nonstress-bearing occlusal cavities, and the bulk injectable is for one-step application for bulk filling up to the occlusal surface, according to GC America.
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to publish this column by Louis DePaola, DDS, on the principles of infection control for handpieces. Louis DePaola, DDS. The handpiece is arguably one of the most essential devices found in a practice. However, as it routinely comes into direct contact with blood, saliva, oral mucous membranes, and the oral flora, the handpiece must be rendered noninfectious before it is used on subsequent patients. How is this
Try to feel what’s left of your tooth with your tongue and sense if there’s something there that’s similar to a crater. If you feel it, you have to face three potential scenarios to rectify this situation. First, there might be enough remaining tooth to put in teeth filling there, like cementing a hole in the wall. On the other hand, if the crater is too big then the filling
Convergent Dental has introduced the next generation of its Solea laser. The laser now cuts hard tissue 31% faster than previous versions, according to the company. The device is also 15% slimmer and comes with a lighter, more maneuverable handpiece. In addition, the laser features user-customizable options, user-specific profiles, and faster start-up time, according to Convergent.
It’s considered a given that everyone should take care of their teeth. Why? Besides wanting to keep your pearls beautiful, another more sensible reason is because root canal therapy costs $300 to $2,000, crowns cost $500 to $3,000, and dental implants cost $3,000 to $,4,500. No sane person would want to spend amounts if they can help it. Even if you have ample coverage through your company’s insurance or private
3M has introduced its new Impregum Super Quick impression material. Impregum Super Quick is a polyether material designed for single-unit restorations, such as crowns, implants, and bridges of up to three units. The material has a setting reaction time of two minutes, along with an improved taste, according to 3M.
Young adults with malocclusion may experience worse psychological discomfort and disability than their peers without malocclusion, according to the findings of a new study investigating factors that influence oral health-related quality of life among high school students. The study, which was published on September 17 in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, included various oral health, socioeconomic, and demographic factors. Researchers found that malocclusion significantly affected the oral health-related quality
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. They examined survival rates, marginal bone loss, and the occurrence of biological and prosthetic complications for both types of implants, finding similar
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Nanoparticles have the potential to enhance almost every aspect of dentistry, from radiographs and restoratives to orthodontics and oral surgery. A scientific paper highlighted some possibilities for how dentists may use nanoparticles. Read more here. 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
Before, straightening the teeth could be burdensome. The hassle that someone will go through by wearing loads of metal wires and brackets is very common during those days. In fact, wearing traditional braces has become a social stigma. However, modern dentistry introduced a more convenient way of improving people’s smiles, and that is, through Invisalign. We at Avalon Dental Group understand the needs of every patient to enhance their smile
Los Algodones, Mexico is a town with more than 300 dental clinics, and when it´s time to choose the one you´ll head on your next dental vacation, you have to consider a lot of things before deciding which one suits your needs better. Making an appointment to get dental treatment in Los Algodones means your new smile will be in the hands of someone else. But, how can you know
Soft drinks account for 20% of children’s total beverage consumption, according to a new report released on September 13 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers looked at the total drink consumption habits of U.S. children ages 2 to 19. The group, led by Kirsten Hennrick, PhD, from the National Center for Health Statistics, investigated what children drink and how their beverage consumption habits vary by