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Clinical Outcome of Hydroxyapatite Coated, Bioactive Glass Coated, and Machined Ti6Al4V Threaded Dental Implant in Human Jaws: A Short-Term Comparative Study

Conclusion: Bioactive glass coated implants are equally safe and effective as hydroxyapatite coated and machined titanium implants in achieving osseointegration; therefore, can be effectively used as an alternative coating material for dental implants. (Source: Implant Dentistry)
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Anatomical Study of the Posterior Mandible: Lateral Lingual Foramina in Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Conclusions: LLF are asymmetrical structures with bilateral or unilateral distribution, located in the second premolar region close to the LBM. (Source: Implant Dentistry)
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NYU Dental Van Coming To Shorefront Y As Part Of Pilot Program For Seniors

The NYU Dental Van will visit the Shorefront Y in Brighton Beach this week as part of a pilot program to make dental care more accessible to seniors in need. Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, chairman of the Aging Committee, partnered with NYU Dentistry's Mobile Dental Van Program to bring the van to his district.

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Effects of Impression Coping Design, Impression Technique, and Dental Undercuts on the Accuracy of Implant Impressions Assessed by 3-Dimensional Optical Scanning: An In Vitro Study

Conclusions: The design of the impression copings was more important than the undercuts. The accuracy of the closed tray coping was greater than the low retentive coping and equal to the high retentive coping. (Source: Implant Dentistry)

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1.618 your smile – grand opening real soon

Owner Dr. Lawrence Chong will host an open house of this new state of the art facility at 23 Great Northern Road on July 9, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. PHI Dental Care was inspired by the mathematical ratio PHI: a number that captures beauty, balance and harmony in nature, life, theology and the universe. Often called the “golden ratio”, which is 1.618, it has fascinated the ancient Greeks, Renaissance artists, astronomers and scientists throughout history.

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Analysis of Different Impression Techniques and Materials on Multiple Implants Through 3-Dimensional Laser Scanner

Conclusion: Stiff impression materials (such as plaster or rigid polyether) guarantee greater accuracy in cases of multiple implant impressions of patients with full-arch rehabilitations. Splinting of impression copings with acrylic resin did not improve accuracy. (Source: Implant Dentistry)
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Enhancing Effect of Intermittent Parathyroid Hormone Administration on Bone Formation After Titanium Implant Placement in an Ovariectomized Rat Maxilla

Conclusion: Intermittent PTH has the potential to increase new bone formation around implant. These findings have clinical implications in prosthetic restoration by implants with poor bone quality. (Source: Implant Dentistry)
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Presolicitation Notice a ” 65a ” 564-16-4-161-0054 a ” Fabrication of dental prostheses a ” VA256-16-AP-3111

To obtain a copy of the solicitation, interested vendors should provide Certification of their Veteran Owned status from the Vendor Information Pages at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ . This certification will also provide Firm Name:, DBA:, State:, DUNS:, Location:, Phone:, Email:, Expiration:.

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Comparing 2 Cone Beam Computed Tomography Devices for the Transfer Accuracy of a Laboratory-Based Guided Surgery System In Vitro

Conclusion: In our sample, CBCT device selection did not influence the transfer accuracy of guided surgery. More research is needed to evaluate the accuracy of other systems. (Source: Implant Dentistry)
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