Recent CommentsA New Treatment for Pain Following Third Molar Extraction Dental Surgery?
December 19, 2009
This past week, BioDelivery Sciences International Inc. announced the successful completion of phase II trials for its BEMA Buprenorphine dental surgery pain treatment.
The Raleigh-based company has been working to use its BEMA technology for the treatment of pain following third molar extraction dental surgery. BEMA, or BioErodible MucoAdhesive, is a thin, dissolvable film that is applied to the lining of the cheek to deliver pain medication.
In the phase II trial, BDSI compared results of the different doses of BEMA Buprenorphine against a placebo and oral oxycodone. Andrew Finn, executive vice president of product development, said the results were consistent with phase I results and the doses were applicable for the relief of chronic pain. The company will continue to work to determine the effectiveness of BEMA Buprenorhine for acute pain.
“We believe that BEMA Buprenorphine has the potential to become a major player in the treatment of pain by addressing a significant unmet market need by virtue of a lower propensity for abuse and addiction compared to other opioids such as oxycodone and morphine,” said Mark A. Sirgo, president and CEO. “We are hopeful that this profile, along with our Phase 2 data, will lead to significant partnering interest.”
About BEMA Buprenorphine
BEMA Buprenorphine utilizes BDSI’s proprietary BioErodible MucoAdhesive (BEMA) drug delivery technology, which consists of a small, dissolvable, polymer film for application to the buccal mucosa (inner lining of the cheek) to deliver the opioid analgesic buprenorphine. Buprenorphine is not well absorbed orally, and is available in the U.S. to treat pain only in an injectable formulation known as Buprenex® Injectable. Pharmacokinetic studies have demonstrated the ability of the BEMA technology to deliver concentrations of buprenorphine comparable to concentrations seen with approved IV doses. A BEMA formulation potentially provides an opportunity for buprenorphine to be used in the treatment of various pain conditions in the outpatient setting. Buprenorphine is an attractive option for development given that it has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of pain and is a Schedule III opioid, meaning there is a lower potential for abuse and addiction compared to Schedule II drugs.
According to data from Wolters Kluwer, the market for opioid analgesics for the treatment of pain totaled nearly $10 billion in 2008. BDSI believes that BEMA Buprenorphine may have the potential to offer advantages over other opioid analgesics making it a desirable partnering opportunity and a strong fit with its first product, ONSOLIS (fentanyl buccal soluble film), which was approved by FDA in July 2009 for management of breakthrough pain in opioid tolerant patients with cancer.
Source: BioDelivery Sciences International Inc.
ILUMA Elite Cone Beam CT Scanner
December 7, 2009
As a leading innovator in Cone Beam CT technology, IMTEC is proud to introduce the ILUMA Elite Cone Beam CT Scanner. With medical grade components, variable low dose scanning, proprietary ILUMAVision software, seamless DICOM compatibility, multiple field of view options, and incredibly affordable pricing, you are assured of a great Cone Beam CT scanning solution for you, your practice, and your patients.
* Variable dosage levels and scan times
* Amorphous Silicon Flat Panel Image Detector
* Lower dose than medical CT
* Superior engineering heritage
* Seated patient positioning
* Multiple field of view options
* 3 or 5 year warranty included
The ILUMA System is delivered as a complete package including scanner, software, computer, dual monitors, delivery, installation, training, and three or five year warranty.
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* Improve predictability, productivity, and profitability
* Increase case acceptance and number of cases
* Improve quality of care and patient satisfaction
* Take your implant practice to the next level
The state-of-the-art proprietary ILUMAVision software is developed and written by IMTEC’s very own software engineers. This enables unprecedented response to customer feedback, and has resulted in some of the most intuitive and user friendly CBCT visualization software on the market.
*Award winning proprietary ILUMAVision software
*ILUMAView software for referring doctors
*Excellent image quality (voxel size as small as 0.09 mm)
*Panoramic, Cephlametric, and Traditional CT Lightbox Views
*Implant, TMJ, Temporal Bone, and Endoscopic Modules
*Export DICOM images to 3rd party implant planning software
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IMTEC, now a part of 3M and its 100 plus years of financial stability and innovative approach to providing customer solutions, is committed to set a high standard as your Cone Beam CT imaging partner.
Zimmer Adjustable Torque Wrench Offers Improved Design and Precision
December 7, 2009
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of the new Restorative Torque Wrench. The adjustable tool offers enhanced precision and retentiveness in a simple and intuitive design — making it easier than ever to confidently secure Zimmer Dental’s industry-leading “friction fit” components.
The Restorative Torque Wrench replaces the previously offered TW20 and TW30 models, thereby reducing the number of required instruments to one for optimum simplicity and efficiency. The all-in-one wrench features a ratcheting head, adjustable preset torque levels which are indicated on the handle with a visible gauge, and meets commonly used international sterilization requirements.
For decades, Zimmer Dental has gained the trust of thousands of clinicians worldwide who count on its comprehensive line of scientifically proven products to deliver successful patient outcomes and the best value in the industry. By streamlining the implant restorative process with a more user-friendly Torque Wrench design, Zimmer Dental has again reinforced its commitment to offering meaningful solutions to clinicians.
Contact a Zimmer Dental Sales Consultant or Customer Service at (800) 854-7019, (760) 929-4300 (for outside the U.S.), or visit www.zimmerdental.com for more information.
Class IV Restoration Online Lecture: Maximizing Esthetics and Predictability
December 7, 2009
Note: This is an online lecture, NOT a DVD. After we process your order, we will send you information on how to access this lecture online
CE Credits: 1
Length of Program:
Approximately 64 minutes.
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Course Abstract:
The lecture looks closely at the optical properties of anterior teeth and how to integrate resin with natural tooth structure to replace both the physical and optical properties of teeth. Layering techniques for Class IV direct resin restorations will be discussed in detail using the latest generation of resin systems.
Direct resins present many challenges that include gradual discoloration of the resin, marginal leakage, difficulty in obtaining a texture match and white lines at the margin. The presentation discusses finishing and polishing techniques that deliver indiscernible Class IV restorations without any shine thru.
Different methods of inserting Class IV’s with matrices and silicone stents will be discussed and demonstrated.
Course Objectives:
1. Tooth preparation for invisible esthetics and durability.
2. Layering to create polychromatism and avoid ’shine thru’.
3. Application of opaquers and colors and tints.
4. Matching the approximal / adjacent teeth.
5. Bonding and finishing technique.
6. Duplicating translucency / Incisal halos.
7. Matching the lustre between resin and natural tooth
Dr. Sunil Bhoolabhai
Dr. Sunil Bhoolabhai completed his B.D.S. degree from Bombay University in 1984 and subsequently his D.D.S. from California State in 1992. He maintains a full time practice emphasising cosmetic and appearance related dentistry in Bombay.
He is the founder and president of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in India and an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. An Accreditation Examiner with the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, he is an Honorary member of the Canadian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and a Fellow of the International Academy of Dento Facial Esthetics. He is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He has lectured extensively, internationally, and is an advisor to various dental manufacturers and journals.
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Guided Surgery for the Immediate Loading of Implant: DVD
December 7, 2009
CE Credits: 1
Length of Program:
90 minutes
DELIVERY:
Please allow 10 days for delivery outside of the US; within the US approximately 7 days.
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DVD Content:
Guided surgery offers many benefits to both patient and dentist involving decreased morbidity, little post operative pain and swelling, immediate return to function and little interference with work and social life. Dentists can achieve greater predictability, more precise planning, enhanced esthetic results, greater flexibility and expanded possibilities for different treatment options. Nevertheless traditional methods of implant treatment are still an integral part of everyday practice. This session will focus on a global view of implant treatment planning from the missing single tooth to the total edentulous mouth and will emphasis contemporary options and patient preference.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
* When to immediately load implants
* Occlusal management of immediately loaded implants
* Alternative strategies and the fall back position
Presenter: Dr. Patrick Henry
Specialist practice prosthodontist, Perth Western Australia. In 1982 established the Perth Osseointegration Training Centre concerned with Research and Development of the Brånemark Implant System. Professional and Research Fellowship appointments at several universities. Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration.
Current research interests include implant surface technology and the immune response, applications of immediate loading, and involvement in international collaborative prospective multicentre clinical trials. Recipient of the Distinguished Lecturer Awards from the Greater New York Academy of Dentistry 1998 and American College of Prosthodontics in 1999. Editorial board member of several dental journals, contributor to 7 textbooks and author or co-author of over 100 publications.
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The All-Ceramic Crown - Principles of Success: DVD
December 7, 2009
CE Credits: 1
Length of Program:
90 minutes
DELIVERY:
Please allow 10 days for delivery outside of the US; within the US approximately 7 days.
Note: A preview of the program can be seen by scrolling down to the bottom of the page.
DVD Content:
The all-ceramic crown has become the restoration of choice for so many dentists and patients alike. However, the success of this restoration is dependent on the dentist?s attention to detail in treatment planning, tooth preparation, as well as coping design. Despite the high success rate with these restorations there is still a small percent of failure. The major causes of these failures will be discussed. This presentation will also deal with principles of success of the all-ceramic crown focusing on simplified but efficient tooth preparation techniques.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
* To improve the chances of long-term success with ceramic restorations by proper planning.
* To identify some of the leading causes of failure in all ceramic restorations.
* To learn a simplified tooth preparation technique for the all-ceramic crown.
Presenter: Dr. Ronald Goldstein
DR. RONALD GOLDSTEIN: Dr. Ronald Goldstein is currently Clinical Professor of Oral Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, Augusta, Georgia, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Prosthodontics at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Visiting Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging and Continuing Education at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, Adjunct Professor of Restorative Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas and formerly a Special Lecturer in Esthetic Dentistry at Emory University School of Dentistry, Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Goldstein has presented continuing education courses at more than twenty universities and lectured at over 300 dental meetings in the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, the Orient and throughout Europe. He is a contributor to ten published texts and author of the text Esthetics In Dentistry, published by B. C. Decker. He is co-author of other texts, including Bleaching Teeth, Porcelain Laminate Veneers, Porcelain and Composite Inlays & Onlays, Complete Dental Bleaching, and Imaging in Esthetic Dentistry — all published by Quintessence Publishing Company. His best-selling consumer book for the public entitled Change Your Smile, now in its third edition, is also published by Quintessence, and has been read by over l,000,000 people and has been translated into six languages. He writes a regular column entitled, “Beauty Matters” for the Season magazine.
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Integrating Esthetic Dentistry and Prosthodontics: Two DVD’s
December 6, 2009
CE Credits: 1
Length of Program: Two DVD’s!
068-00: 71 minutes
076-00: 57 minutes
DELIVERY:
Please allow 10 days for delivery outside of the US; within the US approximately 7 days.
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DVD Content:
Dentistry that is esthetic to the patient is an important clinical objective. The knowledge within dental technology, dental science and dental practice has dramatically expanded leading to better quality; artistry and more standards based clinical applications. Ceramics are the most consistently predictable esthetic dental material. Today dentists can offer more treatment options for patients complex problems. Metal-ceramics continue to be the state of the art and profoundly affect prosthodontic care and the future.
Understanding methods to manage simple and complex restorative issues are critical to improving patient acceptance and even long term ceramic success. Methods to integrate the efforts of laboratory technologists and managing occlusion and patients desires can have a profound impact in the practice of dentistry.
All-ceramic materials were developed to improve ceramic color and marginal fit. Until recently few research reports attempted to study their long term use or factors that relate to their performance without modeling the data. All-ceramic crowns on molars have yet to reach their full potential. Despite substantial improvements in material strength and toughness, they still fail at relatively high rates. Ultimately crown performance is a complex set of interactions between crown material and geometry, the characteristics of the support structure of the cement and crown, and the clinical loading history.
This presentation will provide a comprehensive look at failure modes and effects in bilayer all-ceramic crown-cement-tooth systems, tying together the influences on resistance to fracture initiation and propagation of ceramic material properties and thickness; crown/tooth geometry; cement modulus and layer thickness; damage induced by shaping, fabrication, clinical adjustments, and sandblasting; and fatigue in the wet intraoral environment. Some counter-intuitive findings will be addressed including changes in fracture behavior with different geometry and the influence of the compliant cement layer beneath stiff cores. Original research will be presented that studied the clinical behavior of over three thousand all-ceramic restorations. Life history and fracture rates were studied over twenty years in relationship to factors that might affect success. Factors such as tooth position, preparation, luting procedures and gender are significant to long term ceramic success.
Dental implants have become an integral part of dental practice today. Maintaining predictability and high success rates impose great challenges to the dental team. Edentulous ridge defects constitute a major problem. In the past long teeth have been placed into defects to take up vertical space. Gingival and tooth symmetry and the esthetic results were often compromised. Today these conditions as well as the lack of bone can be augmented surgically with soft and hard tissue grafting. This may not always produce a long-term predictable result. Prosthetic techniques will be discussed utilizing newly developed ceramic gingival material and design for fixed prosthodontics.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
* To understand what factors and concerns a prosthodontist would have treating patients that require esthetic procedures.
* To understand the controversies that exists with modern dental materials.
* To understand what clinical factors impact on long term survival of dental ceramic materials.
* To understand the restoration of dental implants in complex conditions.
CONTENT on DVD 2:
New Advances in hardware and treatment plan are discussed. Our goal is to create restorations that mimic the natural dentition regardless of substructure. Ideally, when finished, one is unable to pick up what is underneath, be it a natural tooth, a natural tooth with a veneer, a crown, or any combination. The problem, of course, is that sometimes we are faced with adjacent missing teeth, issues pertaining to symmetry, and/or varying hard and soft tissue at baseline.
Presenter: Dr. Peter Wöhrle
Dr. Wöhrle received his B.A. in Germany and completed a four-year certified dental technician program in Switzerland. Subsequently, Dr. Wöhrle entered Harvard University, where he received his DMD degree “cum laude”. While at Harvard, he completed the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodotics followed by the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Wöhrle also holds a Masters of Medical Sciences degree in Oral Biology from Harvard.
Dr. Wöhrle’s practice in Newport Beach, California is limited to Implant Dentistry and Prosthodontics. He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), the European Academy of Osseointegration (EAO), the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (AAED). Dr. Wöhrle is one of the few dentists worldwide with formal training in the interrelated areas of implant surgery, implant prosthodontics and implant laboratory technology.
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Sensable Integrates VITA’s Digital Tooth Libraries into the SensAble Dental Lab System
December 6, 2009
(BusinessWire) SensAble Technologies and VITA®, the dental restoration leader for over 80 years based in Bad Sackingen, Germany, today announced that SensAble has integrated VITA’s celebrated PHYSIODENS® and VITAPAN® digital tooth libraries into the SensAble Dental Lab System (SDLS). SensAble’s system is an integrated CAD/CAM solution to scan, design and fabricate a wide variety of dental restorations, including full-contour crowns and bridges, as well as metal and flexible partials.
These two digital libraries were created specifically for inclusion in SensAble’s system by precisely scanning VITA’s hand-crafted denture teeth – renowned for their exacting conformance to the look, shape and function of natural teeth. Dental lab technicians use the 3D models of the teeth as a starting-point for digitally designing the perfect fitting restoration for a patient. By offering VITA’s tooth libraries in digital form within SensAble’s system, the two companies expand dental labs’ choice and flexibility to deliver the most functional and esthetically pleasing restorations to their dentists – restorations created with digital speed, precision and efficiency.
Using the SensAble Dental Lab System, lab technicians can select a virtual tooth from the library, and then quickly adjust the size, morphology, and placement as needed. They can use the tooth libraries to quickly design porcelain or full metal crowns and bridges. Additionally, the VITA digital tooth libraries help speed the design of combination cases where the teeth on a removable partial need to match the patient’s fixed restorations.
SensAble’s unique CAD/CAM system allows technicians to hold a “Nintendo-Wii-like” haptic (force feedback) device instead of a computer mouse that enables them to literally “feel” the on-screen model as they apply, smooth and carve ‘digital wax’. This 3D virtual touch approach mimics the traditional method of hand modeling dental restorations – yet adds the consistency, precision and repeatability of a digital system.
“SensAble shares the same commitment to long-term innovation in the dental restoration business as VITA,” said Bill Sundheimer, president and COO, at Vident. “We immediately saw how SensAble’s use of 3D virtual touch in their Dental Lab System could help lab technicians rapidly transition to digital design because it allowed them to build on the artisanship and skills they’d already spent years perfecting. The more we learned about SensAble and the depth of its 3D modeling capabilities, the more we found it to be the ideal company to work with on our digital initiatives.”
“VITA denture teeth have been synonymous with high-end excellence – providing the patient with both exceptional esthetics and function,” said Bob Steingart, president of SensAble Dental Products. “By adding VITA’s digital tooth libraries to the SensAble system, we provide more versatility, which enables labs to speed design by choosing the best “virtual teeth” for the case at hand. We’re proud that VITA chose SensAble as its digital partner and we look forward to our continued work together.”
Cariescan PRO Device Seeks US Deal
December 6, 2009
A dental technology firm looks set to sign a distribution agreement covering all of North America within weeks if it gains regulatory approval for the US this month.
Cariescan, the Dundee-based producer of hand-held devices for the early detection of tooth decay – and a subsidiary of 3D Diagnostic Imaging – previously struck a UK distribution deal with Clark Dental back in July.
The UK agreement will see the marketing and distribution company promote the Cariescan PRO tooth decay detection system to the dental market here.
With this deal to distribute across the States, the Scottish company looks set to expand.
The Cariescan PRO device is a lightweight caries detection monitor, manufactured at factories in Livingston and Arbroath.
It’s claimed that the device measures the presence of tooth decay earlier and more accurately than any other device on the market and is more than 90% accurate in detecting both sound and carious teeth, well ahead of current methods.
It also takes away the risks linked with the repeated use of X-rays.
The company was established in May 2008 and uses technology developed by nearby St Andrews and Dundee universities.
The technology was originally developed by university spin-out IDMoS, which went into administration last year, but 3D Diagnostic Imaging snapped up the rights and assets of the business.
Chief executive, Graham Lay, , said he is holding talks about a distribution agreement for its products with an unnamed distributor in Canada.
However, in the US, it requires approval from the US Food and Drug Administration before launching.
Back in July, with the first major deal for Cariescan secured in the UK, Lay was believed to be eyeing the North American market for further expansion.
He said at the time: ‘The UK is our home territory, and Clark Dental, in our estimation, are the most appropriate dental distributor available to us, and they have sole exclusivity to distribute the product in the UK. At the same time we expect to get regulatory clearance for the device in the United States by early autumn, and we already have approval in Canada, so we are in discussions with distributors in those territories.’
Zimmer Dental to Exclusively Distribute ERA Mini Implant System
December 3, 2009
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce its exclusive distribution of the ERA® Mini Dental Implant System, manufactured by Sterngold Dental, LLC. The tried-and-true ERA Mini Implant System is an industry leader in implant-based denture stabilization — a procedure which can markedly enhance a patient’s quality of life.
The versatile ERA Mini Dental Implant System enables the transitional function of a denture during the osseointegration of traditional implants, as well as long-term, affordable, chairside denture stabilization in as little as one visit. This multi-dimensional system comprises the ERA Mini Implant, surgical instrumentation, and prosthetic components, including the unique angulation-correcting, vertically-resilient properties of the widely used ERA attachment.
Using the ERA Mini Dental Implant System to stabilize an unsecured prosthesis can dramatically improve a patient’s quality of life — enabling proper chewing and speaking, increasing comfort and self confidence, and fostering the consumption of a wider variety of foods.
“This distribution agreement reinforces Zimmer Dental’s commitment to providing a comprehensive product portfolio, outstanding value and versatility, and successful patient outcomes,” said Harold C. Flynn, Jr., Zimmer Dental President. “While traditional implants and regenerative materials remain the core focus of our business, we recognize that implant stabilization is the best option for unsecured prostheses, and strive to bring this treatment modality to patients who have not yet had this life-improving procedure.”
For decades, Zimmer Dental has gained the trust of thousands of clinicians worldwide who count on its comprehensive line of scientifically-proven products to deliver successful patient outcomes and the best value in the industry.
Contact a Zimmer Dental Sales Consultant or Customer Service at (800) 854-7019, (760) 929-4300 (for outside the U.S.)
Non & Minimally Invasive Veneers Online Lecture
December 3, 2009
CE Credits: 1
Length of Program:
Approximately 54 minutes.
Note: A preview of the program can be seen by scrolling down to the bottom of the page.
Course Abstract:
Non and Minimally invasive veneers is an area of dentistry that can really expand your practice. Many people want veneers. That want to improve their smiles. But, many wonder how they can afford it. This lecture will cover this aspect. But, it will focus on how do you do it. And, how do you help your patient understand the process and feel comfortable in moving forward with this option.
Presenter: Dr. Louis Malcmacher
Dr. Brian LeSage
Dr. Louis Malcmacher maintains a general and esthetic private practice in Cleveland, Ohio. He is an internationally known lecturer and author, known for his comprehensive and entertaining style. Dr. Malcmacher is a frequent contributor to the dental literature, having lectured on and published numerous articles about adhesive resin dentistry, crown and bridge procedures, Botox and dermal fillers in dentistry, total facial esthetics, practice management, periodontics, esthetic dentistry, and halitosis therapy.
He has lectured at many major dental meetings and local dental societies throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. Dr. Malcmacher is an evaluator for Clinicians Report, a visiting lecturer at a number of Universities, a spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry, a monthly columnist and contributing editor for Dental Economics, a contributing editor for Dentistry Today, a monthly columnist for The Dentist’s Network Newsletter, and has been named one of the Leaders in Continuing Education by Dentistry Today for the tenth straight year. Dr. Malcmacher publishes The Common Sense Dentistry Newsletter which is received by nearly ten thousand dental professionals each month. Dr. Malcmacher is also a dental industry analyst with the Gerson Lehman Group and advises major financial institutions on opportunities in the dental industry. Dr. Malcmacher is President of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Dr. Malcmacher has also been extensively featured in the general media. His interviews have been seen on CNN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, 20/20, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Jane, Marie Claire, Shape, Washington Post, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Detroit Free Press, GQ, Edge, Newsweek, Prevention, Reader’s Digest, and Men’s Health. Dr. Malcmacher was recently a featured smile makeover dentist on the nationally televised The Tony Danza Show.
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MDI: The Leading Small Diameter Dental Implant System
December 3, 2009
As the demand for dentures continues to boom, there has never been a better time to start offering the MDI treatment plan in your practice.
Introduced in 1999, The MDI system from IMTEC, a 3M company, is the market leader in small diameter implants, and has quickly become one of the hottest dental products on the market. To the thousands of doctors using the system, it’s no secret why the MDI system is so popular: results.
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Dr. Mike Beckham, MDI clinician since 2002, talks about how IMTEC’s MDI system has taken his practice to the next level.(See more true MDI stories at www.mymdistory.com) |
MDI Benefits:
*Minimally Invasive Procedure
*Often no grafting necessary
*Immediate Load
*Very cost effective for the dental practice
*Very affordable for denture patients
MDI is not the only small diameter system available but there are plenty of reasons why it is the #1 system in the US and has been for years.
Unique MDI Features:
- Implants are placed through a small pilot hole, not into a full osteotomy (Patented Protocol)
- Implant designs for stability in soft and dense bone (essential for immediate loading)
- Attachment designs for customized retention for each case
- Attachment designs that forgive up to 30º divergence between two implants
- Original retention can be restored by simply changing an o-ring
- Market leading small diameter implant training program
How to Get Started with the MDI System:
IMTEC is the market leader in small diameter implant continuing education solutions. IMTEC MDI Certification Courses are affordable one-day seminars or mini-residencies lead by some of the most experienced small diameter implant clinicians in the world. Click Here to learn more about MDI Certification Seminars and Mini-Residencies, held in convenient locations nationwide, year-round.
MDI Certification Seminars offer:
*Expert Instructors
*Hands-On Practice with realistic anatomical models (yours to keep)
*Group discussion
*Opportunity to review potential MDI case diagnostics with your instructor
MDI Certification Mini-Residencies offer:
*Expert Instructors
*LIVE Surgical demonstration by your instructor in their clinic
*Group discussion
*Opportunity to review potential MDI case diagnostics with your instructor
IMTEC, now a part of 3M and its 100 plus years of financial stability and innovative approach to providing customer and patient solutions, is committed to set a high standard as your implant treatment partner. We look forward to helping you to take your implant practice to the next level and encourage you to contact us to learn more today.
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