Recent news on Occlusal

Ask Dr. Christensen  -  May 18, 2007
Dental Economics,As a prosthodontist, I have treated temporomandibular dysfunction using both conventional methods (such as splints and occlusal equilibration),

10 uses for today’s digital cameras  -  May 18, 2007
Dental Economics,The dental team can see the occlusal and buccal views of both arches without the lips, tongue, and saliva in the way. The smile, facial view, and occlusal

Dental Materials Improved for the Prevention of Caries  -  May 11, 2007
RDH,The morphology of the tooth’s pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of premolars and molars render them highly vulnerable to tooth decay.

Neks Web Seminar Features Leading Pediatric Dentist Dr. Lawrence ...  -  May 4, 2007
PR Web (press release),Registrants can learn how dentists like Dr. Kotlow are using the D-Carie mini as an aid in the diagnosis of occlusal and interproximal caries.

Neks Technologies Announces FDA Approval Of The D-Carie Mini ...  -  Apr 26, 2007
PR Web (press release),The D-Carie mini uses Light Emitting Diode (LED) and fiber optic technologies to accurately detect both occlusal and interproximal caries.

Neks Technologies Announces a Special Combo Pack Offer for the ...  -  Apr 29, 2007
PR Web (press release),The D-Carie miniâ„¢ detects more than 92 percent of occlusal caries and over 85 percent of interproximal caries. Using only X-rays and dental explorers,

A Texas-sized transformation  -  May 18, 2007
Dental Economics,...and exhausting all possible treatments including high doses of medication, Dr. Cagle decided to try having Madison wear an occlusal appliance at night.

Implant reimbursement  -  May 18, 2007
Dental Economics,They pay for the restoration of tooth structure to occlusal function. They couldn't care less if an implant or retained root is maintaining the crown.

CDC Report About Baby Teeth Decay Bodes Well for Lantis Laser  -  May 17, 2007
Primenewswire (press release),Lantis' OCT Dental Imaging System(tm) will enable the dental profession to capture images of the occlusal (biting) and other surfaces and to make earlier

Mouth mirror magic  -  May 11, 2007
RDH,Mirrors come in three shapes for various full and partial-arch occlusal, palatal, buccal, and lingual shots. Fogging is a big issue with any type of mirror.

“Mrs. Coutre’s Glassesâ€?  -  May 11, 2007
RDH,...the panel agreed on was that the use of sharp explorers to detect primary occlusal caries adds little diagnostic information and may be detrimental.

Sensitive teeth could be sign of bigger problem  -  May 1, 2007
Sun Publications Chicago,In this case, I recommend wearing a protective night-guard (occlusal guard) while sleeping to help prevent further damage to your teeth.

Neks Technologies Announces FDA Approval Of The D-Carie Mini ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PR Web (press release),The D-Carie mini uses Light Emitting Diode (LED) and fiber optic technologies to accurately detect both occlusal and interproximal caries.

Ask Dr. Christensen  -  Apr 13, 2007
Dental Economics,Q When seating an all-ceramic or porcelainfused-to-metal prosthesis, I often have to adjust the ceramic on the occlusal surfaces.

Early detection  -  Mar 30, 2007
Dental Economics,1 threat to our dentitions - occlusal disease. With my new attitude, I began to look at diagnostic tools as the key to implementing my early detection

Cutting-Edge Pediatric Technologies in General Practices  -  Mar 28, 2007
Woman Dentist Journal,It shines a red laser onto the occlusal subsurface by way of a specifically designed handpiece and tip (Fig. 2). As the laser detects demineralized tooth

Bisphosphonate-associated necrosis of the jaws  -  Mar 28, 2007
Woman Dentist Journal,BON seems to be associated with the maxilla and mandible due to an increased demand for bone remodeling associated with occlusal force,

ADSTRA Charting Version 6 Now Available  -  Mar 8, 2007
E-Dental.com,General Charting consists of more than 16 charting heading choices and includes charting of pre-existing conditions and head and neck, occlusal,

Lantis' (LLSR) OCT Dental Imaging System(TM) Will Likely Dominate ...  -  Feb 6, 2007
Market Wire (press release)DETECT DEMINERALIZATION OF ENAMEL - Cannot be done with x-ray -- DETECT DECAY AT AN EARLY STAGE - Before it shows up on x-ray -- DETECT DECAY IN OCCLUSAL

Technology and Prosthodontics  -  Feb 1, 2007
Woman Dentist Journal,The zirconia-based crown can be considered when there is a desire for strength and esthetics in the posterior region, where occlusal forces can reach 522N.6

Veneers and the 10 most common mistakes  -  Feb 19, 2007
Dental Economics,...of the provisional restorations, which are not only highly esthetic, but allow for accurate inspection of new occlusal patterns and phonetics.

How to add $20000 per year to your hygiene revenue  -  Feb 19, 2007
Dental Economics,Recession may be the result of the aging process, occlusal considerations, improper brushing and home care, periodontal imflammation and infection, etc.

Exceptional results through contact management  -  Feb 19, 2007
Dental Economics,On a solid model, pull the thinnest mylar occlusal ribbon through the contacts. If the mylar rips, the contact is too tight. If you feel no friction,

Removable prosthodontics  -  18 Jan 2007
Dental Economics,It is imperative that the clinical team specifies the nature and type of repair is due to either occlusal complications of natural attrition or an accident.

Ask Dr. Christensen  -  18 Jan 2007
Dental Economics,Adjust occlusion carefully, placing heavy occlusal forces on the articulation marking ribbon or paper, and reducing the marked areas to allow equal load on

Put Me in Coach  -  18 Jan 2007
Dental Economics,The D-Carie caries detector shows the presence of both occlusal and interproximal caries via two signals: audible and visual (green light turns to red).

Occlusal splints help prevent dentition wear  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,Occlusal splints are one of thefastest-growing products in our laboratory. Recently, I had the chance to interview Dr. Anton Misleh, one of Glidewell

Effects of Occlusal Stimuli on Alveolar/Jaw Bone Formation  -  Dec 22, 2006
Journal of Dental Research (subscription),However, the consequences of occlusal hypofunction, or its recovery, on the amount of formation and development of alveolar bone and the jaw are not fully

Ask Dr. Christensen  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,When I have to change the contour of ceramic contacting gingival surfaces or on an occlusal surface, how should the altered ceramic surface be smoothed for

Dentures and Dental Implants: a growth area for the dental practice  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,Overdentures with full-border extensions still rely on the denture-bearing areas of the soft tissue for occlusal support. The implants provide retention in

Searching for caries: Know sooner, know for sure  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,This technology is more than 90 percent accurate in identifying potential problem areas on occlusal surfaces before they can be detected through radiographs

New Products  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,Designed under the expert guidance and advice of Drs. Peter E. Dawson and John C. Cranham, the Combi II articulator fulfills every requirement for occlusal

Occlusal splints help prevent dentition wear  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,Occlusal splints are one of thefastest-growing products in our laboratory. Recently, I had the chance to interview Dr. Anton Misleh, one of Glidewell

Effects of Occlusal Stimuli on Alveolar/Jaw Bone Formation  -  Dec 22, 2006
Journal of Dental Research (subscription),However, the consequences of occlusal hypofunction, or its recovery, on the amount of formation and development of alveolar bone and the jaw are not fully

Ask Dr. Christensen  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,When I have to change the contour of ceramic contacting gingival surfaces or on an occlusal surface, how should the altered ceramic surface be smoothed for

neks Technologies' D-Carie Mini'TM' Showcased at New York Dental ...  -  Nov 27, 2006
Market Wire (press release)..."I don't have to worry about calibrating the device or switching out probes when I check for both occlusal and interproximal caries and can instead

Dentures and Dental Implants: a growth area for the dental practice  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,Overdentures with full-border extensions still rely on the denture-bearing areas of the soft tissue for occlusal support. The implants provide retention in

Searching for caries: Know sooner, know for sure  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,This technology is more than 90 percent accurate in identifying potential problem areas on occlusal surfaces before they can be detected through radiographs

New Products  -  Dec 22, 2006
Dental Economics,Designed under the expert guidance and advice of Drs. Peter E. Dawson and John C. Cranham, the Combi II articulator fulfills every requirement for occlusal

Teeth grinding not at all uncommon  -  Dec 18, 2006
News-Leader.com,A. Mouth guards, bite planes, occlusal guards (a device that fits over either all your upper or lower teeth and protects them from the damage of

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