IPS e.max CAD – Innovative CAD/CAM technology: Experience shows that when two processes are combined the end results are quite often less than satisfactory. Biterite is sure that you will find that IPS e.max CAD presents a very pleasing exception to this general rule with us. Based on the same materials technology as IPS e.max…
We’re back to discussing oral health, one of our favourite subjects. Today’s blog covers a wide aspect of oral health, from sensory functioning to genetic disposition to caries. Sensory and Motor Functioning Sensory nerve endings in the craniofacial tissues are well-preserved in aging and, for the most part, have the capacity for life-long near-optimal functioning.…
Dental Laboratory London, in continuation of our commitment to expanding the horizons of dentistry, presents an overview of tooth extraction during the course of periodontal therapy The primary role of periodontal therapy is firstly to save existing teeth, and secondly replace missing teeth. During initial evaluations of the patient, as well as during the course…
In my continuing devotion to expanding the discussion on dentistry, I’m presenting an overview of periodontitis and associated systemic conditions. Periodontal disease may be more severe in individuals affected with immune system disorders, and patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may have especially severe forms of periodontitis disease. The incidence of necrotizing periodontal diseases…
We’re finishing up our week discussing implants in periodontal treatments by taking a broad view of some issues in the field, including placement, failures, and maintenence. Immediate Implant Placement If an implant is to be inserted into an extraction site, the timing of the extraction is important due to the potential for post-extraction bone…
In keeping with this week’s theme of dental implants in periodontal therapy, today I’m talking about implant success. The definition of implant success can vary, based on the severity of a patient’s resorption, bone quality or more. Making an implant successful depends on a vairety of factors, outlined in this article: Implant Success Studies…
In my commitment to expanding the horizons of dentistry, I’m using this week to present an overview of dental implants in periodontal therapy. Over the last 30 years, research has validated the success of osseointegrated implants as a viable alternative to fixed or removable dentures. Today’s periodontists are extensively trained in surgical procedures to treat…
Staggering statistics aside, there are endless reasons to prescribe Lava™ Zirconia. Not the least of which is the explosive growth in patient demand for a crown or bridge with no metal in it. Add that to the look when a patient sees beautiful Lava zirconia where a large amalgam once was and you’ll see the face…
Ideally, what you want for crowns and bridges is a system that does not require you to change preparation and/or impressioning methods. We simply can’t ask you to turn your practice upside down to accommodate our lab. The optimal system would use supragingival preparations where less tooth structure is removed, as compared with porcelain fused…
For more than seventy years researchers and clinicians have been seeking the solution to the weak-link in restorative dentistry: Adhesive bonding of the replacement material to a natural tooth. This search has taken many interesting turns over the years and many a promising lead has often turned into a dead end road. The story, however,…
