ConclusionsThe placement of implants into a sub?crestal location resulted in a higher vertical buccal bone resorption and a more apical position of the peri?implant mucosa in relation to the level of the bony crest at implant installation. Moreover, peri?implant hard?tissue dimensions were similar at sites prepared with either drills or Sonosurgery®. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)
MedWorm: Dentistry
Posted in Dental News.
Tagged with bony, Crest, dogs, Experimental, higher, Implants, positioning, resorption, Results, study, Sub?crestal.
By elkhornadmin
– August 15, 2014
Public health dentist Mark Nehring remembers attending a lecture on geriatric treatment 20 years ago.
Dentures News
Posted in Dental News.
Tagged with aging, Dental, Population, woes.
By elkhornadmin
– August 15, 2014
ConclusionsA framework design with standardized layer thickness and adequate support of veneer by zirconia frameworks, as in the ANA and SUP designs, increases fracture resistance in implant?supported zirconia?based restorations under conditions of chewing attrition. Indirect composite material and porcelain perform similarly as layering materials on zirconia frameworks. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)
MedWorm: Dentistry
Posted in Dental News.
Tagged with Crowns, design, Effects, fracture, framework, implant?supported, layering, Material, Molar, strength, zirconia?based.
By elkhornadmin
– August 14, 2014
The daily routine of proper oral hygiene can be challenging for just about anyone.
Dentures News
Posted in Dental News.
Tagged with care, health's, integral, Longterm, Oral, quality, role.
By elkhornadmin
– August 14, 2014
“I’m glad I didn’t have to fight in any war. I’m glad I didn’t have to pick up a gun. I’m glad I didn’t get killed or kill somebody. I hope my kids enjoy the same lack of manhood.”
Quotes of the Day
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Tagged with Hanks.
By elkhornadmin
– August 13, 2014
This text begins by reflecting on health promotion and equity/ inequity. In health, inequity is understood as a political concept that has moral implications and that is committed to social justice. A discussion follows on some issues regarding the risk and prevention of diseases, still considered a hegemonic practice, and lack of experience in oral health-care, bearing in mind the concept of vulnerability. The risk is probabilistic and involves the mathematical chances of acquiring a disease in a certain group, whereas vulnerability addresses the potential of acquiring or not acquiring a disease in a certain environment. The need for systematic studies on determinants is stressed, with the ultimate goal of improving health and reducing inequities, and with the concern and political intent…
MedWorm: Dentistry
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Tagged with Accumulated, Health, Knowledge, Oral, practice's, prevention.
By elkhornadmin
– August 13, 2014
The BRIDGE is an online network from LMT dedicated exclusively for members of the Dental Laboratory community.
Dentures News
Posted in Dental News.
Tagged with Dental, Edmonds, prosthetics.
By elkhornadmin
– August 13, 2014
ConclusionCompared with the use of trephines, the use of a sonic device for harvesting biopsies resulted in higher?quality biopsies and generated smaller residual defects. However, the harvesting was more time?consuming and was limited to one aspect of the implants. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)
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Posted in Dental News.
Tagged with biopsy, Implant, instruments, retrieval, sonic.
By elkhornadmin
– August 12, 2014
Tooth loss is a common problem that negatively affects the health and appearance of affected patients.
Dentures News
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Tagged with Angeles, Dental, Implants, Kevin, Offers, Provider, Sands.
By elkhornadmin
– August 12, 2014
“Late to bed and late to wake will keep you long on money and short on mistakes.”
Quotes of the Day
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By elkhornadmin
– August 11, 2014