October 29, 2024 Edition
In the ever-evolving world of dentistry, staying up-to-date is essential. That's why the team at ROE Dental Lab has compiled the most significant dental news stories each week, saving you valuable chair-side time.
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1. Bananas versus dental radiographs: Which has more radiation?
Patient safety is always front and center in our minds. So how safe are dental x-rays for patients? Let's use a banana for scale (and for easier conversations with concerned patients.)
2. Oral Bacteria Growth Factors After Surgery: An Observational Study of 54 Patients Undergoing Oncologic or Cardiac Surgery
Based on this study of 54 patients undergoing major oncologic or cardiac surgery, researchers found that bacterial counts in saliva changed significantly after surgery. Read about the interconnectivity of oral health and other invasive surgeries.
3.?Impact of Digital Workflow Integration on Fixed Prosthodontics: A Review of Advances and Clinical Outcomes
As digital technology revolutionizes modern dentistry, from 3D-printed dentures to computer-guided implants, understanding how these innovations are transforming the centuries-old practice of prosthodontics has become essential. Read how this could impact you.
4. How chemotherapy can affect the teeth: What to know
Chemotherapy can affect dental health by weakening the immune system and slowing oral cell regeneration, potentially leading to issues like tooth decay, infections, and discoloration. Discover the potential implications for your patients.
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5.?Revolutionizing Dental Care: 3D Printed Dentures for Maui Fire Victims
Following the devastating August 2023 Lahaina fire in Maui, a dental team utilized digital technology and 3D printing to create 58 replacement dentures for victims who had lost their prosthetics during evacuation. Read how the teams developed fast, efficient, and effective processes to rapidly help their patients.
6. Achieving Flawless Tooth Shade Matches: A Dentist’s Guide to Success
Shade-matching anterior teeth (particularly #8 to #9) is considered one of the most challenging aspects of dentistry, especially when dentists are more critical of the results than patients. Read about the best method to achieve highly accurate tooth shade matching.
Article: https://www.dentistrytoday.com/achieving-flawless-tooth-shade-matches-a-dentists-guide-to-success/
7. Rehabilitation of a Bulimic Smile With Regional Erosion and Wear
This case study describes the treatment of a 34-year-old former bulimic patient whose anterior teeth were severely damaged and extruded due to acid erosion, requiring a multidisciplinary approach involving orthodontic intrusion, laser-assisted periodontal work, and porcelain restorations.
Article: https://www.dentistrytoday.com/rehabilitation-of-a-bulimic-smile-with-regional-erosion-and-wear/
Intraoral Photogrammetry (IPG), the new standard in photogrammetry and digital technology
Shinning 3D has introduced the Aoralscan Elite - the world's first device to integrate both intraoral scanning and photogrammetry into a single unit. The device functions as a standard intraoral scanner (IOS) allowing for detailed scans of teeth and oral structures. It also serves as a photogrammetry system (IPG) used to accurately record the position of dental implants in edentulous cases. This versatile innovative dual functionality allows for comprehensive dental imaging and precise implant positioning, setting a new standard in dental technology, at a very economical price point.
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Lead Orthodontic Hygienist and Invisalign Specialist
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