Author: Lorena Origo
Founded in the late 1980s, the European Association for Osseointegration was born as an international, interdisciplinary, and independent scientific forum, initially involving reconstructive surgery...
Peri-implantitis has been defined as a “pathological condition” that occurs in the tissues around dental implants, characterized by inflammation of the peri-implant connective tissue and by...
Pediatric dentistry 16 May 2021
Management of Riga-Fede disease associated to natal and neonatal teeth.
Authors: Alessandro Venditti, Paolo Maturo, Alessia Vincenza Brescia, Raffaella Docimo
Riga-Fede disease (MRF) is a benign pathological condition of the child characterized by ulcerative lesions of the tongue, buccal mucosa, gum or floor of the tongue, most frequently caused by the...
News 16 May 2021
SmileFy Inc has launched its new software to aid dentists in designing treatments for patients. The smile design software uses AI to simulate treatments and provide a realistic image of anticipated...
The global market in dental implants is expected to continue to grow at a rate of 7.16% CAGR between 2020 and 2026, predicted ReportLinker.com. Growth is based on greater interest in dental implants...
Delta Dental Plans Association has shared its 2020 report on the public’s oral health attitudes and practices. The findings from the “2020 State of America’s Oral Health Report” bring...
Products 13 May 2021
Chemical disinfectants in dentistry in the COVID-19 era: ‘common sense’ versus ‘COVID-19 sense’
Authors: SJÖGREN PETTERI, DDS, PHD AND ZIMMERMAN MIKAEL, DDS, PHD, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
A new coronavirus, subsequently named Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified in December 2019 in China, causing previously unknown pneumonia in humans. This...
Conventional rotary drilling is the most common approach for preparing the implant bed, but there are other predictable ways to achieve this preparation, including the piezoelectric osteotomy (PO),...
News 11 May 2021
Designer and manufacturer Align Technology, Inc. has continued its collaboration with DECA Dental Group and an agreement that includes Invisalign through the start of 2025. DECA will also further...
3D Systems has launched its newest surgical planning tool, VSP Hybrid Guides. The device, which was developed through a collaboration with Stryker, combines titanium strength with flexibility to...
Oral pathology 11 May 2021
Diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2: state of the art and perspectives of molecular salivary testing
Authors:Daniela CARMAGNOLA, Dolaji HENIN, Gaia PELLEGRINI, Elena CANCIANI, Mariachiara PERROTTA, Arianna SANGIORGIO, Greta GAMBACORTA, Claudia DELLAVIA
Closing commercial, recreational and educational activities is one of the most frequently adopted measures worldwide, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond their positive effect, however, such...
RECORDED WEBINAR WITH PROF. BRESCHI
Author: Prof. Lorenzo BreschiThe presentation will aim to provide a standardized approach to adhesive dentistry presenting step-by-step protocols of bonded anterior and posterior indirect...
News 09 May 2021
ClearSmileNetwork aligns with CPA firm to assist dental practice refund check claims
Clear aligner group, ClearSmileNetwork, has partnered with CPA firm, JWC ERTC Advisory CPA, to assist dental practices with seeking unclaimed funds, which may...
News 09 May 2021
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has launched a nationwide program to preserve teeth and has deemed the month of May as “Save Your Tooth...
Digital Dentistry 09 May 2021
Co-authors: A. Comba, F. Del Bianco
In recent years, cad-cam technologies were introduced in dentistry in order to improve accuracy and reduce operative time and production costs of prosthetic restorations. Cad-Cam software are...
Orthodontics 09 May 2021
Unilateral mesialization after trauma related upper central incisor loss: a case report
Authors: BRUNO Giovanni, DE STEFANI Alberto, DI FIORE Adolfo, GIACCAGLIA Francesca, MAZZOLENI Sergio, STELLINI Edoardo, GRACCO Antonio
Traumatic Dental Injuries represent a major public health problem, potentially affecting growth, function and aesthetics of the entire orofacial district and impacting oral-health-related quality of...
Author: Luigi Compopiano
The basic concept for each saver is the importance of compound interest and how time can help us to grow our returns exponentially. This concept is easy but at the same time complicated. Investors...
In aesthetic dentistry, shade matching between restoration and the surrounding tooth structures is a key factor for its success. This aspect is particularly challenging for thin translucent ceramic...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 06 May 2021
Coronavirus contamination in dental clinics. New systems and operating devices
Maria Giovanna Gandolfi, Andrea Spinelli, Fausto Zamparini, Vittorio Sambri, Carlo Prati
Sanitary emergency of SARS-CoV-2 is radically changing all the procedures in dental clinics. A great number of health-care workers resulted affected by Coronavirus. Dentists work closely face-to-face...
News 06 May 2021
Align Technology Inc., a medical device firm which manufacturers Invisalign, iTero scanners, and CAD/CAM for restorative orthodontics, will open a new facility to reach EMEA customers, estimated at...