Oral Health

Oral Probiotics: A Window to Novel Therapeutic Possibilities for Gum Disease

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Host-associated bacteria exist on a continuum, from commensals with low virulence and beneficial properties to disease-causing pathogens whose colonization can be deadly.1 As microbiomes evolve, their metabolites, interspecies interactions, and the host immune compartment can cause changes to the bacterial niche that facilitate the outgrowth of microorganisms associated with a dysbiotic state; this, in turn, … Read more

Post Operative Pain Management During the Age of Opioid Crisis

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Introduction These are unprecedented times. The opioid crises strain our communities. The challenge for dental practitioners mirrors the need for new pathways. Being successful with patient treatment is imperative for all practicing dentists. Treatment success is determined by the outcome for the patient. Patients care primarily for levels of morbidity and only then for esthetics, … Read more

Precision Engineering Drives Implant Excellence

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Aerospace. Aeronautics. Automotive. World-class precision engineering is vital for manufacturing legends such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Tesla, Maserati, Mercedes, Aston Martin, and NASA. Ditron makes critical components for those companies, and the same high quality that sets those icons apart now is the driving force behind Ditron Dental USA implants. Dr. Matteo Danza provided the implant … Read more

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DEXIS™ Delivers on Its Vision for Digital Practice Efficiencies

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  An Interview with Michelle Cabral, Director of Marketing at DEXIS. Q: DEXIS has long been recognized for developing sensor technology. Why did you decide to extend the DEXIS brand across your entire portfolio? You’re absolutely right. The DEXIS legacy was built on our innovations around dental imaging, specifically with our sensors which are highly … Read more

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Orthodontics for the Restorative Dentist

Using Digital Dentistry and Invisalign® treatment to plan and restore a challenging case- (while avoiding surgical intervention) Case Overview Kyle, a male in his mid 40’s presented to our GP office. He was missing some posterior teeth bilaterally and had an anterior crossbite, compounding a posterior open bite on the right side. Given that Kyle … Read more

The Knowledge Paradox

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It was once said by Albert Einstein, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Hence, throughout history, we as human beings all continually strive to research and acquire knowledge. Likewise in dentistry, scientists and researchers at universities will perform bench top experiments, followed by animal studies, which … Read more

Chairside Chats: A Word With…Dr. Neda Rafati

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Dr. Neda Rafati Arbutus North Dental, Vancouver, British Columbia How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is going above and beyond for our practice team, patients and community. Providing the best customer service experience and being a positive contributing community member are key vision points for us. One of our … Read more

Complete Digital Workflow for Mandibular Full-arch Implant Placement and Temporalization by “Smile in a Box”

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Abstract Modern oral implantology requires comprehensive diagnosis, intricate planning, and precise execution to achieve desired prosthetic and functional outcomes to meet patients’ and clinicians’ expectations. In this context, digital dentistry has been adopted as an excellent service, especially for complicated full-mouth rehabilitation cases, to which the implant all-on-6 concept has become an established treatment option. … Read more

Contemporary Aesthetic Crown Lengthening: An Interesting Orthodontic/Periodontics Case Utilizing Digital Design, Digital Planning and 3D Printing Technology to Aid in Patient Management

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Introduction Displaying an optimal amount of gingiva while smiling is one of the critical elements in the ideal conceptual smile.1 In orthodontics and aesthetic dentistry, it is not rare to encounter a patient complaining of a ‘gummy smile’ or excess gingiva on smiling.2 Therefore, it is essential to understand the etiology, biology and management strategies … Read more

Treatment Options for Replacement of Congenitally Missing Teeth

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Congenital missing teeth (CMT) or dental agenesis is a common dental abnormality, in which some dental buds fail to develop, leaving an empty space in the arch which causes numerous complications.1 In most countries, out of every 10 to 20 individuals, at least one suffers from agenesis of at least one or two permanent teeth.2,3 … Read more

Management of a Dislodged Implant-supported Full-arch Bridge Due to Multiple Prosthetic Screw Fractures: A Case Report

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Abstract: Introduction: Implant-supported prostheses predictably lead to successful esthetic and functional rehabilitations of patients with missing teeth. Nonetheless, technical and biological complications may be encountered including those leading to a dislodgement of an implant-supported prosthesis. Case report: An 83-year-old female patient presented to the University of Toronto, Graduate Prosthodontic specialty clinic on an emergency basis … Read more

Implant Supported Removable Partial Denture: The Why and the How

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Background information: The use of dental implants in the rehabilitation of partially edentulous and completely edentulous patients has been available for many years. The benefits of dental implants in improving the quality of life for these patients have been well documented. The replacement of missing teeth can take the form of both the fixed and … Read more

Immediate Implant Placement in the Maxillary Molar with Concomitant Versah Lift, Osseodensification and VIPCTG – A Case Report

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Introduction Today, it is generally accepted amongst clinicians that endosseous dental implants have become the standard of care when listing treatment options for restoring an edentulous space. This was not the case as early as 20 years ago! Over the last 4 decades translational science and clinical research have broadened our knowledge around the processes … Read more

Ridge Augmentation Using a Non-resorbable Ti-reinforced Membrane for Implant Rehabilitation in the Posterior Mandible

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Introduction In patients with inadequate ridge dimensions, the successful placement of dental implants is a challenge with regards to maintaining an ideal 3D positioning of the implant fixtures. Vertical and/or horizontal ridge augmentation procedures may be necessary using a combination of biomaterials to achieve this objective. Effective one-wall reconstruction of the posterior mandible has been … Read more

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Charitable Giving and the Donation of Securities

  Charitable giving provides an opportunity to create significant tax savings while simultaneously helping others by contributing to registered charities of your choice.  You probably already know that governments provide corporations with tax deductions for charitable donations to encourage philanthropic giving, but did you know that it is possible to generate even greater savings by … Read more

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6 Reasons to Choose Riva Glass Ionomers

As clinicians explore the advantages of minimally invasive dentistry, there are many questions about Glass Ionomers. Here’s some information to help!   SDI just introduced the new EASY ACTIVATION capsule. It’s easier to activate and to extrude than other products.(This minimizes hand tremors a nd muscle stress, giving you more stability and control when placing restorations.) … Read more

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How To: Rethink Aligner Therapy Management

It’s easy to allow our traditional bracket training or past aligner procedures to drive the way we approach today’s aesthetic treatment cases. But as treatment options continue to evolve, we have a responsibility to our patients to offer the best choices for their specific needs. We’re fortunate to be treating patients in a time where … Read more

My Journey on a Bullet Train

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It is truly an honour to introduce this special technology issue of Oral Health. Throughout my life, technology has guided me on a bullet-train journey of opportunity and discovery. It all started when I left my orthodontic practice in Boston to join a dental Internet company in Washington, DC, at a time when 56K was … Read more

Keeping Your Practice and Patient Information Safe

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Cyber Security Tips from Canada’s Largest DSO With the rise of technology in healthcare, it is more important than ever to protect your data. Technology is a key enabler and advantage in the delivery of optimal patient care, but the systems we use can introduce additional vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. The convenience of … Read more