In The Apical Third Of The Mesial Roots Of Mandibular Molars: An Ex Vivo Study Abstract Introduction: Current preparation techniques leave a different amount of unprepared root canal wall and consequently do not achieve complete cleanliness. The objective of the present study was to compare the cleanliness produced in the apical third of the mesial … Read more
Chief Complaint A 35-year-old female patient was referred to our office by her husband on an emergency basis. The veneer on the upper left first premolar had fractured off. At that time all remaining residual cement was removed and the veneer sent to our lab to be cleaned and was silanated. It was subsequently rebonded … Read more
Female patient, 47 years old, presented with a clinical picture of extensive iatrogenic perforation of the furcation region of the dental element 36 (Fig. 1), associated with radiographic bone loss, vestibular fistula and pain on palpation. The patient reported history of having been previously subjected to an urgent intervention in this tooth by other professional, … Read more
Every two years, IDS in Cologne showcases the latest in dental technology and points to the future direction of dentistry. About 75 percent of the products on display this year indulged in high-tech manifestations of operative dentistry that were predicated on the ongoing progression of dental disease and tooth loss. One had to sift carefully … Read more
By Dental tradeshow standards, arguably within North America, either the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting, or the Greater New York Meeting would be the largest. In Canada, most likely the Pacific Dental Conference is the largest. Imagine if you will, five buildings, each having the size of tradeshow floor as the North American ones do. Except, … Read more
Dentsply Sirona Endodontics has announced the release of its new X-Smart IQ system, a full-treatment dental care solution that supports dental professionals through every step of the endodontic process – from patient education to treatment data. The system, through its complete digital ecosystem, redefines the endo experience at every stage of the procedure. The X-Smart … Read more
Kerr Endodontics, a global leader in endodontic equipment and consumables, is proud to present Endovac Pure, an irrigation system that combines a portable base unit with a sterile packed cartridge and an ergonomically designed, single handheld controller for enhanced ease of use and operator control. It is the only system of its kind to leverage … Read more
If many people in Jamaica are smiling easier today, it’s thanks, in no small part, to Dr. Gary Glassman, a Jewish endodontist in Toronto whose philanthropic work has raised the level of oral health significantly in the Caribbean nation. Each year, Jamaica attracts some 300,000 Canadian visitors, most seeking a sunbaked respite from their notoriously … Read more
Preserving natural teeth for as long as possible is the premise of both patients and practitioners. In recent years, to address this need, endodontics has morphed into a veritable high-tech discipline within dentistry. Here Dentsply Sirona Endodontics is breaking new ground and has been a long-standing supplier of cutting-edge instruments and materials to ensure successful … Read more
2,300 exhibitors from 60 countries over 160,000 square meters: From March 21st to 25th the IDS 2017 will again attract dentists and dental technicians to Cologne from all over the world to give them the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in the dental industry and admire the highlights of the equipment and material … Read more
Brasseler USA®, a leading manufacturer of quality instrumentation, is pleased to unveil the revolutionary XP-3D™ Shaper at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. This revolutionary endodontic debridement instrument addresses the shortcomings of traditional NiTi instrumentation and ushers in a new biological standard of care in endodontic practice. Simple: Unlike conventional NiTi files, the XP-3D Shaper … Read more
Orofacial Therapeutics, LP announced today that its premier product, QuickSplint®, will now be available for sale through three new distribution partners: Ultimate Dental, Excellence in Endodontics, and Surgical Tools, Inc. QuickSplint is an interim dental splint that can be fabricated quickly and easily in the dental practice. It is the only dental splint designed specifically … Read more
Dentsply Sirona Endodontics raised more than $13,000 for charity in Tulsa during the company’s cancer awareness “Pink Week” Oct. 31-Nov. 4. Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Its North American endodontic division operation, … Read more
Dentsply Sirona announces the introduction of another integrated solution to the market: a new 3D imaging software to improve the planning and workflow of endodontic procedures. With the largest research and development platform in the industry, Dentsply Sirona is committed to its mission of empowering dental professionals to provide better, safer, faster dental care. Dentsply … Read more