Implant Dentistry Today rounds up the latest abstracts published on the subject of diseases affecting the peri-implant tissues. Van Velzen FJ, Lang NP, Schulten EA, Ten Bruggenkate CM (2016) Dental floss as a possible risk for the development of peri-implant disease: an observational study of 10 cases Clin Oral Implants Res 27(5):618-21 Aim To report…
Read MoreSimon Chard demonstrates how the use of digital intraoral scanning and chairside milling can enhance the restorative phase of implant therapy. Dental implants are a fantastic addition to the repertoire of any restorative dentist and allow us to replace a tooth in a way that minimises damage to the remaining dentition. Dental implant restoration requires…
Read MoreTo celebrate 25 years of Dentistry magazine, we’ve asked leading dental professionals for their game-changing innovation that shaped their career. In this article we asked Alfonso Rao what his game-changing product is. Dr Alfonso Rao was born in Italy graduating with distinction from the University of Chieti. He worked as an oral surgeon at hospitals in…
Read MoreTo celebrate 25 years of Dentistry magazine, we’ve asked leading dental professionals for their game-changing innovation that shaped their career. In this article we asked Eimear O’Connell what her game-changing product is. Eimear received her dental degree from the University of Edinburgh. She has run her own private dental practice in Edinburgh since 1996. She received…
Read MoreIt’s your last chance to enrol on the Foundation of Implant Dentistry with the International Team for Implantology (ITI). Held in Crawley, the course holds a maximum 24 delegates, with 91 hours enhanced CPD also on offer. Dates and modules include: 25-26 February – Introduction to implant dentistry 17-18 March – Single tooth replacement 21…
Read MoreClinical Health Technologies has released a new mouthwash – Clinisept+. Dr Neil Millington discusses this new product, its history, chemistry and why his experience of using it over the last 15 months has convinced him it really is a game-changer for both dentists and patients. Do we need a new mouthwash in dentistry? Dentists prescribe…
Read MoreKeystone Paltop is inviting you to Las Vegas and join its team at the Global Interdisciplinary Implant Symposia this April. Experience the latest trends in implant dentistry, learn about science supporting immediacy and long-term aesthetics, experience the fantastically accurate Gen2 guided workflow and also gain an appreciation of how to integrate fully customised restorations. An…
Read MoreDental implants are artificial structures that a dental surgeon inserts into a person’s jawbone. A person may need an implant if they have lost one or more teeth. Keep reading to learn about the types of implants and associated risks. We also describe what to expect from dental implant surgery and how much the procedure…
Read MoreImplantologist, Zuber Bagasi, discusses why his dental group has continued to embrace digital dentistry. Digitalisation is multifaceted, and it’s driving social, political, and professional change through the incorporation of new, sophisticated technologies. For some, this change might boost their online connectivity. But for those in various sectors of the health care industry, like myself, we…
Read MoreA full liquid diet means that a person eats no solid foods and only consumes liquids, such as soups, juices, and smoothies. For most people, it is a temporary measure and not a long-term nutritional strategy. Full liquids are different than clear liquids. On a clear liquid diet, a person can only have clear liquids,…
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