How should CBCT be used in implant dentistry?

2018-05-28

Is cone-beam CT (CBCT) ready to be used in implant dentistry? In a new review, researchers examined published studies on CBCT and provided up-to-date recommendations

Can CBCT accurately measure periodontal pockets?

2018-02-21

Periodontal pocket depth is traditionally measured with a periodontal probe, but many factors can distort this measurement. What if there were a way to image

AAP: 2D imaging still gold standard for implant imaging

2017-10-18

The use of cone-beam CT (CBCT) has increased in patients requiring dental implants, but 2D imaging remains the gold standard of care, according to a

Is CBCT or intraoral radiology better for finding bone defects?

2017-08-03

While the failure rate for dental implants remains low, failures do occur, sometimes as a result of peri-implantitis. But to understand the cause of implant

Dentsply Sirona Endodontic Suite Opens at NYU

2017-04-06

The Dentsply Sirona Endodontic Suite is now open at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry. The clinic features a fully integrated computer network

Do CBCT images change endodontic treatment planning?

2017-02-08

A treatment plan is usually based on clinical experience, clinical information, and information obtained from diagnostic imaging. But when it comes to endodontic treatment planning,

Dental Imaging Markets to Significantly Grow Through 2024

2016-12-30

Imaging technologies are essential tools for every dental practice. And as patients demand more accurate diagnoses, new devices will emerge to meet their needs, driving

A Short Case Study: A Maxillary First Molar with Two Palatal Canals

2016-12-09

This started out to be a normal case. Upon access there was a lot of bleeding on the pulpal floor. I used a slow round

A Short Case Study: Is It Periapical Cemental Dysplasia?

2016-11-02

A patient came in because his dentist was concerned about pathology associated with teeth Nos. 23 and 25 (Figure 1). He was a 67-year-old African-American

A clinician’s journey into the third dimension: Part 5 — Clinical decisions made easy

2016-06-22

Combining 3D imaging with clinical findings yields indisputable evidence that becomes the foundation for a complete dental examination. Proper diagnosis is the direct result of

Desktop 3-D Printing Democratizes Implant Dentistry

2016-05-22

3-D printing has brought many benefits to dentistry—especially in implant surgery, where the growing use of customized surgical guides takes away the guesswork and helps

Collaborative Dental Practice Targets Systemic Healthcare

2016-04-11

With an eye on the influence that oral care has on systemic health, ProHEALTH Care Associates has opened its first dental clinic in Lake Success,