Sirona launches new digital impression system
2009-01-04
Sirona has unveiled Cerec AC, an advanced digital impression unit for CAD/CAM dentistry built on its proprietary Cerec Bluecam technology. The Cerec AC automatic image
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New DentCAD system designed for first-time users
2008-12-08
Delcam has launched DentCAD, a new computer-aided design program for the dental industry that can be used to create all kinds of dental restorations, including
‘Super strong’ titanium implant gains FDA clearance
2008-12-08
The U.S. FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Manhattan Scientifics to market the company’s “super strong” titanium metal dental implants, according to the company. The
When it comes to implants, you gotta go 3D
2008-11-09
Editor’s note: Edwin T. Parks’ column, Talking Pictures, appears regularly on the HuangshanDental.com advice and opinion page, Second Opinion. I attended the annual session of
Dentists offer help in gymnasts’ age controversy
2008-08-18
Olympic gymnastics regulations lack teeth — literally, according to some U.S. dentists. They argue that a panoramic x-ray could show whether Chinese gymnasts are old
Komet introduces glass fiber post
2008-07-31
Komet USA has launched a radiopaque root post made completely from glass-fiber-reinforced composite. The DentinPost X, intended to complement the company’s existing line of ER
Dental implants seen as best replacement for old bridges
2008-06-09
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), aging dental bridges are difficult to floss, often decay, and require replacement with longer bridges. The
CDA Show Report: Don’t give up on endodontics
2008-04-30
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Infected tooth? Replace it! With the rapid improvement in implantology, that kind of thinking comes easily, but in many cases, endodontics still
Do you need cone-beam CT? Part I
2008-04-28
It began as a scan of the patient’s lower jaw in preparation for implants. But what was supposed to be a routine procedure in his
Cone-beam CT findings raise liability questions
2008-04-08
So you’ve just bought a new cone-beam CT (CBCT) machine to plan implants, and you’re marveling about its ability to literally see inside your patients’
Picture perfect x-rays
2008-03-31
The x-ray is one of the most potent diagnostic weapons in the dentist’s arsenal. But over time, it’s easy to take x-rays for granted, to
Complex implants? Use a computer!
2008-03-03
Gary Orentlicher, D.M.D., likes to do implant surgery at home. In his pajamas. While watching a football game. You might think his patients would object