Patient has advanced gum disease also known as Severe Periodontal disease. She would like a pretty smile. LANAP is an FDA cleared laser periodotal procedure that is FDA cleared to reverse gum disease. Invisalign is an alternative to braces. Veneer was placed to finish the case. http://lasergumdentist.com/ Related articles Treating Gum Disease (everydayhealth.com) Oral Hygiene, … Read more
By Brian Tse, William Harwin, Alastair Barrow, Barry Quinn, Jonathan San Diego and Margaret Cox Abstract This paper presents a novel design of a virtual dental training system (hapTEL) using haptic technology. The system allows dental students to learn and practice procedures such as dental drilling, caries removal and cavity preparation for tooth restoration. This paper focuses on the hardware design, … Read more
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3Shape and Astra Tech have agreed on a global strategic alliance. The scandinavian companies intend to develop of a new software. (DTI/Photo courtesy of Dimitriy Shironosov) Mar 4, 2011 | EUROPE Scandinavian dental specialists form global alliance by Yvonne Bachmann, Dental Tribune International LEIPZIG, Germany: 3Shape, a Danish company specialised in the development of dental … Read more
From Dental Tribune: Two new products from Sirona Dental Systems have been named among 2010’s most innovative tools for the dental laboratory industry by the Journal of Dental Technology (JDT). Sirona’s inEos Blue desktop scanner and CEREC and inLab Biogeneric software share the honor as 2010 WOW! winners. VISIT SITE For the sixth annual WOW! … Read more
Copenhagen, December 23, 2010 – 3Shape A/S, the user-acclaimed worldwide leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, has released its next generation Dental SystemTM2010 to the market. This latest pacesetting software for Dental CAD/CAM solutions brings new and highly sophisticated indications never before seen in the digital arena, offering unsurpassed productivity and business gains for … Read more
“Well, I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want … Read more
This case from Dr. William Cohen of St. Louis, Missouri was presented to the members of osseou@ls.rxdentistry.com – www.osseouniversity.com. It sequentially demonstrates a pre and post autogenous block graft, a connective tissue graft (preliminary and post block scans taken, fixtures placed with surgical guide). I encourage those who wish to show similar examples to send … Read more
The other night I had the pleasure of attending a seminar put on by 3M ESPE and Dental Services Group. The seminar was entitled “Digital Dentistry: From Prep to Crown” and it featured the Lava C.O.S. (Chairside Oral Scanner) from 3M ESPE. As the presenter, Dave Best from 3M ESPE explained, Lava is a brand … Read more
I was privileged last week to be part of a special programme put on by the Toronto CEREC Study Club and Ivoclar Vivadent. The session was entitled “Contemporary Ceramics: A Closer Look at the Materials”. After a wonderful cocktail hour with generous refreshments and wonderful opportunities to network, the 30 plus attendees were ushered into … Read more
Cadent and The Pankey Institute Establish iTero Grant Program Image via CrunchBase CARLSTADT, N.J. – April. 16, 2010 – Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital and CAD/CAM solutions for orthodontics and dentistry, announced today the establishment of a grant program in association with The Pankey Institute, a leading provider of post-graduate dental education. Cadent … Read more
DALLAS, USA: Dentistry will be presented bigger than ever on the world’s largest high-definition screen. That’s according to organizers of CADapalooza ’10, an event scheduled for 17-19 June at the new Cowboys Stadium in Texas. Dental professionals are invited to join a high caliber lineup of speakers in what could be the event of the … Read more
The Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. has captured the imaginations of industry leaders and analysts in every area of dentistry. Computer-assisted design, computer-assisted machining (CAD/CAM) systems fall into two general categories. One is a laboratory-based system. This type of system requires a dentist to send a traditional final impression to the laboratory where it is … Read more
Image via Wikipedia At the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Straumann introduced an array of integrated computer-based technologies that have been designed to increase confidence,safety, precision and reliability in implant and restorative dentistry. Under the new umbrella brand of Straumann Digital Solutions, the company now offers state-of-the-art computer-guided surgery, intra-oral scanning and CAD/CAM prosthetics to … Read more