February 1st 2024
Pac-Dent’s products are helping usher in a new era of 3D printed final restorations, resulting in a boon for patients, particularly those with a habit of gnashing.
How to take predictable impressions
March 21st 2012There’s potential for confusion among practitioners because of the abundance of currently available materials and techniques. Many excellent materials are available, however they all require meticulous attention to clinical technique to record the accuracy necessary for fabrication of well-fitting restorations.
The location of calcified canals
March 21st 2012The primary goal of root canal therapy is to create an environment in which the root or roots of a tooth are maintained in a healthy periodontium. This, in turn, allows the tooth to be restored to normal function. To achieve this objective it’s important to minimize or eliminate microorganisms and pathologic debris in root canal systems. This becomes more challenging when we are presented with teeth having calcified canals.
Zirconia CAD/CAM bridge in three pieces
March 21st 2012The patient, a 50-year-old female, presented with a large diastema, irregular teeth size and dull color. Furthermore, the shape of the teeth on the right versus left sides was different-as is apparent in the pre-op photo (Fig. A). The teeth on her left side were longer than those on the right.
Instrumentation for all-ceramics
March 21st 2012Through the accelerated advancement of CAD/CAM technology and material science, dentists have several new, high strength all-ceramic materials in the indirect portfolio to choose from. The recent dramatic increase in the cost of gold in combination with current economic conditions is accelerating demand for these new products. Dentists are prescribing these new metal-free all-ceramic restorations at a rapidly accelerating pace.
2nd day of midwinter proves busy for dental lab professionals
February 24th 2012There's certainly no shortage of opportunities to take in new techniques, check out new products and meet new people from the industry during the second day of the Chicago midwinter meetings. With the Cal-Lab meeting continuing for a morning session, Jensen Education Day and Spectrum dialogue Techno-Clinical Day as well as Lab Day getting started.
Whip Mix to auction articulator to benefit the Peter E. Dawson Foundation
February 20th 2012If you're looking for an autographed piece of lab equipment for the mantel and a way to contribute to a good cause, Whip Mix might just have the perfect opportunity for you. The company recently announced that it will be auctioning off a Mark 320 Articulator autographed by Dr. Peter E. Dawson, with proceeds to benefit the Peter E. Dawson Foundation. The company even plans to match the winning bid, so if you make the winning bid, your contribution to the Foundation's work will be twice as large.
GNYDM 2011 - Implant system introduced
November 27th 2011Among the many products introduced Sunday, Nov. 27, on the opening day of the 2011 Greater New York Dental Meeting was the AnyRidge implant system by MEGA'Gen. The system can place an implant wider than the ridge crest; provide increased bone preservation by removing less bone; establish immediate implant stability without pressure necrosis. There are 55 implant options using only one single kit.
Virginia Dental Association passes new dental lab regulations
September 29th 2011With guidance from The Pankey Institute and the National Association of Dental Laboratories, the Virginia Dental Association House of Delegates recently passed new requirements for dental labs in the state. The Virginia Dental Lab Safety Act aims to protect patient safety and improve communications between dentists and dental laboratories.