Dental Implan Inc , has released patient education software to assist practitioners in explaining to patients what a proposed treatment plan will involve. The software was developed for Jeffrey Ganeles, a florida periodontist, to enhance and streamline patient consultations.
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Low Temp Osseo Drill
Osseo Scientific LLC has added a collection of low temperature osteotomy drills to their product line. They claim that the unique design allows for lower force osseous penetration and therefore less heat generation. They display an interesting temperature graph as evidence of this.
XCPT Treatment Planning and Communication Software
XCPT is an implant treatment planning program created by a Florida periodontist. The dental practitioner can import a patient`s radiographs (panoramic, peri-apicals) and then using the implant templates and other tools visually plan a patient`s treatment.
Conebeam.com`s Implant Planning and Surgical Guides Review
Conebeam.com a comprehensive website devoted to the art and science of conebeam ct scanners has an excellent review of all the different implant planning and surgical guide products. An astonishing 10 different systems are available. Most of the usual vendors: Materialise, Nobel Biocare Teeth in an hour, Denx and ILS are listed, but also some new and innovative systems from smaller vendors.
Osseo Scientific`s Osseo-tip Bone Graft Collector
Osseo Scientific has introduced an innovative autogenous bone chip collector. It features a collection cup with a bur inside the bone collection cup. As bur penetrates the bone the harvested bone chips are stored in the cup ready for immediate use. The whole assembly is autoclavable and fits a standard implant handpiece.
Osseous Technologies of America`s Balloon Sinus Lifter
OTA`s new balloon sinus lifter allows for less traumatic hydraulic sinus lifts (internal and lateral approach) by reducing the risk of membrane tears. The micro-mini balloon inflates to 1.9mm with saline administered via a 5cc syringe. The gentle pressure on the membrane expands the sinus graft space gently without any sharp instruments.