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med3D Software: Cheaper in the Long Run?
Does anyone have experience with the med3D software? I believe it is initially more expensive to purchase, but cheaper to use for treatment planning in the long run.
>>Read More and Comment NobelGuide vs. SurgiGuide
The use of surgical guides for dental implant treatment planning and placement represents one of the most exciting and innovative developments in implant dentistry.
>>Read More and Comment 3-D Biomodels for Implant Placement
I’m wondering how others are using 3-D life-size, physical, biomodels in dental implant treatment planning and implant placement?
>>Read More and Comment Laser Technology in Implant Dentistry?
I’m considering incorporating laser technology into my dental implant practice. I’d be interested in others thoughts on their experience with surgical lasers during implant treatment? Any drawbacks?
>>Read More and Comment Virtual Articulator: A Tool for Improved Implant Planning?
Has anyone had any experience with the use of the Virtual Articulator for implant planning and design?
>>Read More and Comment NobelDirect: Efficacy Reconfirmed?
This past Monday the Sweden’s Medical Products Agency (MPA) demanded that Nobel Biocare further improve instructions for use of NobelDirect(tm) and NobelPerfect(tm) one-piece dental implants.
>>Read More and Comment ImplantCad: A Higher Standard for Monobloc Titanium Bars?
ImplantCad utilizes an improved technology for generating monobloc titanium bars, for overdentures and fixed detachable hybrid prostheses. Does the market need an improved technology for generating monobloc titanium bars?
>>Read More and Comment Nanotechnology: Will Premium Implants Resonate with Patients?
I’m wondering what others think of the recent trend by dental manufacturers to incorporate nanotechnology into their dental implant surface designs? Examples include: 3i’s Nanotite, Straumann’s SLActive, and Astra Tech’s Osseospeed.
>>Read More and Comment NobelActive: Initial Impressions?
Any thoughts on Nobel Biocare’s recent introduction of NobelActive, a new dental implant design with an innovative thread pattern?
>>Read More and Comment Implant Location System (ILS): A Future Leader in Computer-Guided Implant Surgery?
Tactile Technologies Ltd. obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its second-generation Implant Location System (ILS) for dentistry.
>>Read More and Comment Revois: The All-in-One Implant System
Any thoughts on Curasan’s new REVOIS® All-in-One Dental Implant System, which recently received FDA clearance?
>>Read More and Comment Twist Drill PRO: Next generation in drill technology?
Any thoughts on Straumann’s new Twist Drill Pro, which the company has labeled as the next generation in drill technology?
>>Read More and Comment Bone Tack System: Any Suggestions?
I heard some great comments about the IMZ Bone Tack system at a NYU lecture.
>>Read More and Comment SLActive a new standard in implant dentistry?
Last week Straumann provided a research update on its third-generation dental implant surface technology, SLActive.
>>Read More and Comment Calcium Sulfate to Revolutionize Bone Augmentation?
Does anyone have any thoughts on BoneGen, a new product being marketed by Bio-Lock for bone augmentation? Given the recent concerns surrounding other regeneration materials, do you think BoneGen will make a strong impact on the market? According to the company, BoneGen is new clinically safe, nano-composite, time release calcium sulfate product for bone augmentation. […]
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