In challenging class II restoration cases, the use of good-quality products is key to a successful outcome. Here, Lee Tuczemskyi sets out the further benefits of using a family of products that have been specifically developed together. It’s an open secret that products which have been developed specifically as part of a family of co-dependant parts…

Alex Woodham introduces this case from CT Dent. CBCT scanner: Instrumentarium OP300CBCT imaging protocol: 60x60x80mm, 0.2 voxelEffective dose: 0.06mSvClinical information: patient experiencing paraesthesia in lower right quadrant following implant placement. Radiographic impression Reconstructed panoramic. Mandibular right premolar-molar region The small arrows illustrate the mandibular canal. Both implants appear to interrupt/extend into the cortical boundary separating the…

The numbing effects of Novocaine typically wear off after 30 to 60 minutes, although several other factors play a role in how long the drug’s effects last. Novocaine is the brand name for a local anesthetic called procaine. It is a local anesthetic medication that is used to numb a particular part of the body….

Nissit Patel from Progressive Dentistry explains some of the steps to take when looking to undertake your first implant procedure. If you are new to dental implants and would like to start your journey on this excellent technique for replacing missing teeth, the key factor I must drum home is that planning is the vital step. Without…

A number of conditions could result in a bleeding tongue. Some of these conditions are serious while others pose no long-term health risk. The most common causes of a bleeding tongue include: sudden harsh biting of the tongue mouth sores injuries from dentures or braces eating sharp or hard foods radiation treatment for cancer This…

Andrew Legg explains why it’s important to take small steps in your implant dentistry journey. It is quite common for those starting out in implant dentistry to want to tackle the most rewarding, expensive and ‘sexy’ cases as soon as possible. Full arch implant education and reconstruction is about as complex as it will get in…

Black teeth can be a sign of an underlying decay or cavities that should be addressed as soon as possible. However, black teeth may also be the result of staining. Different foods and drinks can leave behind a bit of pigment, causing the teeth to turn black. Teeth owe their color to the high amount…

Implantguideprint introduces its course on guided implant surgery. Guided implant surgery is changing the way implant dentistry is conducted. At its best it can allow much more accurate and consistent placement of implants, even if you are very experienced. This has many obvious benefits, including the possibility to do flapless procedures, which offers significant advantage…

The MSc/PGDip in Dental Implantology course is aimed to equip dental clinicians with core clinical skills and competency in both the restorative and surgical aspects of implant dentistry, through a combination of clinical support and academic teaching in accordance with the GDP/FGDP training Standards in Implant Dentistry. Why study at the Implant Centres of Excellence?…

Biohorizons introduces its range of dental implant courses. The implant industry is, arguably, moving faster than any other area of dentistry with the development of new technologies and the advancement of digitisation. More and more products are coming to the market with a fully digital workflow, removing the need for traditional dental impressions and instead…