On the issue of lead being found in dental work outsourced overseas: On the topic of outsourcing, we should keep in mind that many of the international labs are going to continue to get better. The lead issue is serious, no doubt, but it does not mean that all dental work from overseas is substandard. [...]

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Dental erosion, the deterioration of tooth enamel, occurs when teeth are exposed to acidic or abrasive factors, such as carbonated colas, citric acid, and harsh teeth brushing. Ivoclar Vivadent’s Fluor Protector, a fluoride varnish, has been shown to reduce dental erosion, more so than other products. Researchers believe that the fluoride ions released from the [...]

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Rick Coker referred me a case after he gave up on trying to bond it. I extracted 8 and temporized for two months. I have not been very happy with the Zirconia bridges with single empress units. They never seem to have the same value. This is a three unit eMax pressed [...]

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The world of dental impressions is evolving – and this change is good. Really good. Showcased at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting last week, 3M ESPE’s new Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner takes digital impressions – sound familiar? A few months ago, DentalBlogs covered the iTero, which does the same thing. As a recap, digital impressions are [...]

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Invented by Brooklyn, New York dentist Dr. March Liechtung, Snap On Smile advertises as the alternative to veneers and caps that requires no shots, no drilling, and no adhesives. The Snap On Smile is a custom appliance made of crystallized resin. It requires no tooth preparation and is available in 23 shades. The View, [...]

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According to one DentalBlogs reader, the Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to vote on the Mercury in Dentistry Bill tomorrow. If passed, the bill will require that dentists must inform patients (with a brochure) that amalgam fillings are 50% mercury and could be hazardous to their health. Governments in Maine, New Hampshire, and California are [...]

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Though 3D imaging is the wave of the future, the truth is, may dentists currently rely on impressions. REALITY NOW recently reviewed 3M ESPE’s Imprint™  3 Impression Material and rated it 4 stars. Imprint™ 3 claims to be highly hydrophilic with excellent flowability, as well as drip resistant and flexible for minimal distortion risk. The [...]

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This new, clear, self-litigating orthodontia offers freedom from bands, as well as an inconspicuous approach to orthodontics for image-conscious patients. With Clarity SL, patients can have the best of both worlds. 3M Unitek designed the braces with an easy-to-use clip that keeps forces active without relying on bands. Comfortable for patients, convenient for dentists. Who [...]

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A recent article in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America announced, "…preclinical studies have shown that rhBMP-2 induces normal physiologic bone in clinically relevant defects in the craniofacial skeleton." According to Medtronic, producer of Infuse® Bone Graft Oral-Facial, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been a topic of study for a long time. These [...]

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The pre-launch of NobelBiocare’s latest, if not coolest, product has begun. This month, the company announced NobelActive, a self-drilling, bone-condensing, press-fit implant that they claim, "presses through bone like a corkscrew." The innovative design allows for minimal prep, greater initial stability, and a shorter procedure.
NobelActive comes in various sizes and internal or external configurations. Because [...]

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