Here at DentalBlogs, we were giddy to bring you news about scientists making prosthetic sheep bones from wicker. We thought that might have been the absolute coolest thing ever. We jumped up and down while typing blog posts (thank goodness for spell check) that told you about stem cells that promote implant stabilization. We love […]
Entries Tagged as 'Dental Materials'
A New Definition for Dental Implants
June 1st, 2010 · 5 Comments
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Pain-Free Dentistry: Nasal Anesthetic (Sniff, Sniff)
May 14th, 2010 · 4 Comments
This is pretty darn cool. The lab of William Fray, Ph D and Leah Hanson, Ph D at Regions Hospital in St. Paul were pleased when their employee, Neil Johnson, discovered that lidocaine or xylocaine inhaled through the nose of laboratory rats ran down the trigeminal nerve to numb the teeth, jaws, and mouths. The […]
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Vertise Flow at AACD
May 6th, 2010 · No Comments
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New Zirconia Primer from Bisco at AACD
May 4th, 2010 · No Comments
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No More Dental Drill with Icon Caries Infiltrant
April 21st, 2010 · 4 Comments
Minimally invasive is in. That makes DMG America one cool cat. Instead of treating a decaying tooth with remineralization or a filling, dentists can now rebuild a decaying tooth with Icon caries infiltrant by DMG America. No drill. No filling. No problem. Icon is a microscopic, invasive material that literally fills and reinforces tooth enamel. […]
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Evora Plus™: The First Probiotic Mints for Complete Oral Care
April 19th, 2010 · 3 Comments
Fresh breath. White teeth. Balanced oral health. Evora Plus™ mints for adults and EvoraKids™ chews for children add good bacteria and a low level of hydrogen peroxide to the oral environment for fresher breath, a healthier mouth, and whiter teeth. Twenty-five years of research went into the making of this innovative product, developed by Jeffrey […]
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Dental News: Mercury in Americans – Is it all that bad?
December 14th, 2009 · 8 Comments
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention tells us that measurable levels of mercury existed in most participants of a recent study, “Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals.” Blood and urine samples provided a comprehensive result. These tests showed that in participants over six years old, mercury levels grew with age. However, […]
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Renova Caries Softens Decay = No Dental Drilling or Shots
November 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments
A small article posted at www.livinginperu.com on October 31st, 2009 tells us about a new product, Renova Caries, that can soften tooth decay so that it can be removed without a drill, and thus, without administering anesthesia to the patient. The product is a gel created from the Papaya arequipena fruit, scientifically known as Carica […]
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Teeth Grinding/Bruxism: Statistics, Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options
August 18th, 2009 · No Comments
The etymology of “bruxism” stems from the Greek work brychein, which literally means gnashing of teeth. As the most comprehensive online resource available, Dr. Moti Nissani’s research and findings tell us that about 5-20% of Americans suffer with teeth grinding, yet only 80% are aware of the condition. Many people grind their teeth while sleeping, […]
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The Pressure’s On for Finding Better Dental Impression Materials
May 12th, 2009 · No Comments
This month, in a Dental Products Report Web Exclusive, Dr. Gary Radz reviews the benefits and downfalls of various impression materials. His quest for the perfect impression material leads him through polyvinyl silicone (PVS), polyether (PE), alginate alternatives (AA), and on to digital impressions. Dr. Radz calls digital impressions “fairly simple and seamless.” He’s used […]
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