Positional influence of center of masticatory forces on occlusal contact forces using a digital occlusal analyzer
ConclusionsThe location of the center of contact force and its magnitude provided by a digital occlusal analyzer at the position of maximum intercuspation are not necessarily unique to each articulated dental cast. Even if the intensity of the masticatory force remains unchanged, changes in its lateral or longitudinal balance also influence the result of the occlusion forces. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 25, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Alphaeon Credit Partners with  Dentulu to Offer Flexible Financing for Virtual First Teledentistry Consultations, at-home services, and referrals to local dental offices
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alphaeon Credit, a leading provider of patient financing, has announced a new partnership with Dentulu, a pioneering teledentistry platform, to help patients access affordable financing for dental services both virtually and through referrals to participating dental offices.With this partnership, patients can now use Alphaeon Credit to finance their teledentistry consultations, mobile dentistry procedures, prescriptions, and a wide range of at-home dental services. Through Dentulu, patients across the nation can have access to salivary tests, sleep apnea ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 24, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Blue Sky Bio Releases AI Driven Automatic Implant Placement to Improve Implant Placement and Raise the Standard of Care
 Blue Sky Bio LLC, a global leader in dental implant solutions, has announced that its latest software version, BlueSkyPlan 4.11, now includes an automatic implant placement feature for single implant cases. This innovative new technology is being offered to all users of the software at no additional charge. Designed to increase accuracy and reduce planning time, the automatic implant placement feature utilizes advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to place implants in the optimal position, ensuring precise placement, minimal invasiveness, and improved implant stability.Blue Sky...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 23, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Can all highly concentrated in-office bleaching gels be used as a single-application?
ConclusionsA single application was able to produce a bleaching efficacy. However, usually, gels with slightly acidic or alkaline pH during the application time reduces the HP diffusion into the pulp chamber.Clinical relevanceThe single-application of bleaching gels with slightly acidic or alkaline and stable pH decreased the penetration of hydrogen peroxide into the pulp chamber in in-office bleaching and maintained the bleaching efficacy.  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 21, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Comparison of the success of inferior alveolar nerve anesthesia in the mandibular first molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis using two anesthetic solutions of prilocaine and mepivacaine: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Conclusion: The success rate of IANB in the teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis was higherusing 3% prilocaine with felypressin than using 3% mepivacaine.Key Words: Anesthesia, inferior alveolar nerve, mepivacaine, prilocaine  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 20, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news