Even though losing teeth is very common once we grow older, it’s something nobody likes to deal with. Your daily habits change and sometimes it’s hard to get use to them. If you’re going thru this, or one of your loved ones is, did you know dental implants have proven to be a very successful treatment for people looking to recover their lost teeth? What are Dental Implants? Before letting
Everyone that has gone through a medical or dental procedure knows that the healing process that comes after this is delicate, and that during this period our body is fragile and more prone to diseases and infections. Of course, with the proper care all these can be prevented, let us show you how. Side Effects After A Dental Procedure After almost every dental procedure, some side effects can occur starting
Nowadays, dental implants are one of the most popular procedures performed in clinics. To be a candidate for dental implants, it’s necessary to cover some requirements, and the most important is a good bone structure. Some patients have to undergo bone graft surgery to become candidates for dental implants, and sadly for others, a dental graft isn’t enough. But now, thanks to advancements in technology Zygomatic Implants are now available.
Finding a cosmetic dentist in Mexico isn’t hard, but finding an experienced cosmetic dentist that you can absolutely trust makes a big difference! Traveling for dental tourism for the first time can bring a lot of concern, and sometimes it’s because the right information has not been found. Well, from now on those worries can go away. Today, we share with you the most frequently asked questions about dentistry in
3Shape has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) market clearance for additional aspects of its 3Shape Ortho System software. The clearance applies to the design of dental retainers, splints, mouthguards, and nightguards, according to the company. This follows on the company’s recent announcements that its indirect bonding application will now digitally integrate with Rocky Mountain Orthodontics’ and American Orthodontics’ bracket systems.
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Silver and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles may be the key to reducing the implant failure rate. A new, biocompatible implant coated with the two materials effectively prevented biofilm growth and adhesion in a recent study. Read more here. The most-read story this week on HuangshanDental.com focuses on the extraction of third molars. When patients need to have these molars extracted, many dentists choose to use either 4% articaine or
Silver and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles may be the key to reducing the implant failure rate. A new, biocompatible implant coated with the two materials effectively prevented biofilm growth and adhesion in a recent study. To find the ideal implant surface, researchers from the University of Plymouth in the U.K. coated more than 80 disks with different combinations of silver and ceramic versions of hydroxyapatite. They published their findings in the journal
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Dentists and oral surgeons are always looking for better ways to reduce their patients’ pain after surgery, and a new study may have a solution. An injection of dexamethasone before surgery significantly reduced postoperative pain for patients who had impacted third molars extracted. Find out more in our Insider Exclusive. Also in the Anesthesia & Pain Management Community, when patients need to have their
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new warnings on codeine and tramadol medications that restrict their use for children. On April 20, the FDA required a contraindication be added to codeine and tramadol drug labels stating that the opioid medications should not be used to treat pain in children younger than 12 years. The agency is also requiring tramadol labels to warn against using the drug to
Preventing caries on occlusal surfaces of molars is a key preventive care objective in all patients, but especially for children and those from lower socioeconomic groups. A new study compared fluoride varnish (FV) and pit-and-fissure sealant (FS) for caries prevention in these children. Fluoride varnish and sealants are used in some community- and school-based oral health programs to reduce or prevent caries in children, but their relative clinical effectiveness is
3Shape announced that its indirect bonding application now digitally integrates with American Orthodontics’ (AO) bracket system. The exclusive integration allows practitioners to plan treatment using the virtual American Orthodontics Bracket System library and then precisely bond brackets with transfer trays that are digitally designed. More than 200 bracket libraries and orthodontic providers are integrated with its orthodontic software, according to 3Shape. Another recent addition is Rocky Mountain Orthodontics’ bracket system.
When patients come to your office with what you diagnose as oral lichen planus, actinic keratosis, erythroplakia, or another oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD), they may be experiencing physical and psychological distress in addition to pain. A new study measured the effect of these disorders on patient activities of daily living and quality of life. The researchers found they not only physically and functionally impaired the patient, but they also
