It’s no news to any of us —we here at Biterite and you dental professionals— that all-ceramic restorations are uncompromising aesthetic solutions, but let’s talk about the IPS Empress™ System. Launched almost 20 years ago by Ivoclar Vivadent, long-term clinical experience with the system and more than 33 million fabricated restorations speak for themselves! What…
We at Biterite firmly believe that one of our most important functions is staying abreast of new materials, methods, tools and equipment, the better to be able to advise and work with you for the best outcome for your patients. So, with that in mind, today’s ‘Let’s Talk About’ looks at Astra™ Atlantis™ abutments. Atlantis…
Some of us only speak English, while some are bi-lingual, others may even speak several languages. What we all have in common is the use of jargon, the terms and phrases unique to the dental profession. Another thing that many of us have in common is that we forget that it is jargon and speak…
When we speak of early loading protocol, it should be understood this refers to placement of a provisional or permanent restoration prior to the time of conventional loading but after the time considered immediate loading. There have been a number of clinical studies on Astra Tech implants, with a follow-up range of one-five years, showing…
I believe, and I hope you’d agree, communication between dentist and patient is of the paramount importance for a good outcome. With this in mind, I’d like to present an amalgam (If you’ll pardon the pun!) of what a patient should be or will ask ahead of implants. What To Tell: Implant dentistry gives…
Every year, about a half-million people develop cancer in this country (based on 2000 estimates). Sites in the oral cavity and pharynx (throat) account for about 2% of all cancers. More than 95% of oral cancers occur in individuals aged 35 and older. The overall five-year survival rate for people with oral and pharyngeal cancers…
At the turn of the twentieth century, most people could expect to lose their teeth by middle age. That situation began to change with the discovery of fluoride, and the observation that people who lived in communities with naturally fluoridated drinking water had far less dental caries than people in comparable communities without fluoride…
A successful implant system cannot be determined by one single feature alone. As with nature, many interdependent features must work together to create a cohesive whole. Biterite, a facility certified in utilizing the Astra Tech Implant System™, directly integrates aesthetics into the implant system design. This system works together with nature supporting the natural healing…
Studying the diseases and disorders affecting craniofacial tissues can provide scientists with models of systemic pathology. Because some craniofacial tissues such as bones, mucosa, muscles, joints, and nerve endings have counterparts in other parts of the body and these tissues are often more accessible to research analysis than deeper-lying tissues. Researchers studying craniofacial tissues can…
Today I’d like to look at a few disorders which are chronic and can cause a variety of pains or disabilities. Oral, dental, or craniofacial signs and symptoms play a critical role in autoimmune disorders such as Sjögren’s syndrome and in a number of similar conditions. Sjögren’s syndrome is one of several autoimmune disorders in…
