Ceraroot which makes various anatomically shaped single piece zirconium implants has released another `extraction and immediate implant` video on Google video. This one features a maxillary pre-molar.
MIS has released a specially designed diamond bur kit for use in modifying and customizing Zirconium abutments. The Zircon Diamond burr set has been designed to enable easy grinding and preparation of Zircon abutments. The set combines all burrs that are necessary for adjustment procedures and preparation of crowns and structures made of ZrO2.
Dentsply Friadent had released their next generation implant surface which features a thermal etching process called BioPoreStructuring. They claim the specific etching acid they use creates an ideal physical, chemical and biological surface needed to attract osteoblasts to the implant surface.
Dr. Gerald Niznick of Implant Direct sent a letter to the Editor of IJOMI taking issue with its recent Editorial (JOMI 2006; 21:6) that claimed a direct correlation between innovation and high prices for dental implants. Dr. Niznick`s letter analyzes the published financial statements of Nobel Biocare and Straumann showing their cost of goods at 16% to 20% with marketing expenses in excess of 40% and research costs of only 3.5% – 5% of gross revenues. The editor saw fit
Zimmer`s Socket Repair Membrane is a specially shaped collagen membrane designed to assist wound healing in alveolar facial plate repair and residual ridge preservation following atraumatic, flapless single-root tooth extractions. It is pre-cut to fit single root sockets, saving the clinician time and limiting waste. The membrane contains graft material by capping the socket with the circular portion of the membrane and helps retain the post extraction buccal wall preventing the bone particles from dispersing into the tissue and preventing
A robotic smart drill developed by Aston University(UK) and clinically tested at the University Hospital Birmingham offers a more precise means of drilling. Tested in a cochlear implant procedure, the device is able to detect the approach of the drill tip as it approaches this tissue interface. It is then able to avoid penetrating the membrane, so avoiding drilling and other debris dropping into the ear. It is expected that this more precise means of drilling will lead to improved
Innovative Implant Technology has released an innovative kit to aid in the planning and placement of dental implants in a variety of clinical situations. It features colour-coded `measuring blades` that aid in determining the optimal implant size for a particular edentulous space. The measuring pins are used during placement to ensure optimal implant-tooth and implant-implant spacing.
The friendly takeover is Straumann`s largest to date and will position the group as a “one-stop shop” by providing solutions such as bone augmentation as well as implants and prosthetics, the firm said. “Overall it is a positive strategic move. They are copying the strategy of other major competitors, such as Nobel Biocare, by providing both implants and prosthetics,” said Vontobel analyst Christoph Gubler. Straumann has struggled to match Nobel`s presence in the U.S., where fewer dentists have used implants
Biomet / 3i has released their upgraded surface, Nanotite. Nanotite features their previous Osseotite surface treated with discrete crystalline deposition of Calcium Phosphate (CaP) resulting in a more complex surface topography. They claim that the biologic benefits Of CaP may play a key role in enhanced site response, potentially improving clinical predictability and outcomes. – This surface is named the same as one released by Bicon a few months ago, are they the same?
Researchers from the Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki and their collaborators from Berlin and Kyoto have now shown that continuous tooth generation can be induced in mammals. The research results were published in `Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,` (PNAS). The researchers activated the Wnt signaling pathway in mouse tissue; this signaling pathway is one of those used for cell communication and plays an important role in embryonic development. As a result of stimulating this particular
