Invisalign Teen by Align Technology, Inc. was introduced in the US and Canada in mid 2008. Now the innovative clear braces technology is going world wide.
Entries Tagged as 'Dental Materials'
Invisalign Teen Goes International
March 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: Clinical · Dental Materials
Stronger Bonds Between Composite Fillings and Teeth
February 13th, 2009 · No Comments
Professor Tjaderhane of Finland has found that MMPs (matrix metalloproteinases), which naturally occur in teeth, break down the extracellular matrix of composite fillings.
Tags: Clinical · Dental Materials
SeLECT Defense™ Orthodontic Products Improve Oral Hygiene
February 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Class One Orthodontics has launched SeLECT Defense in Texas and will launch it nationally in April.
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Lead in Crowns
March 18th, 2008 · Comments Off on Lead in Crowns
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. […]
Tags: Clinical · Dental Lab · Dental Materials
Twofold Protection with Fluor Protector by Ivoclar Vivadent
March 6th, 2008 · Comments Off on Twofold Protection with Fluor Protector by Ivoclar Vivadent
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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IPS e.max CAD
March 5th, 2008 · Comments Off on IPS e.max CAD
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 bridge and a […]
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3M ESPE introduces Lava COS to compete with iTero
February 27th, 2008 · Comments Off on 3M ESPE introduces Lava COS to compete with iTero
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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Is Snap On Smile® Right for Your Patients?
January 10th, 2008 · Comments Off on Is Snap On Smile® Right for Your Patients?
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, USA […]
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Amalgam Safety Old News? Not Quite.
December 12th, 2007 · Comments Off on Amalgam Safety Old News? Not Quite.
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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Imprintâ„¢ 3 VPS Impression Material (by 3M ESPE)
December 4th, 2007 · Comments Off on Imprintâ„¢ 3 VPS Impression Material (by 3M ESPE)
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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