Archive for October, 2006

  • Osteonecrosis Risk from Bisphosphonates?

    David, a dentist, comments:I am wondering if anyone has any comments on a recent study out of U of P Dental School that concluded that, “On the basis of 2 controlled clinical studies, oral bisphosphonate usage was not associated with occurrence of  osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ).” Do you think future studies will support this […]

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  • Immediate Insertion for Teeth with Periapical Infections?

    Joel, a dentist from Rochester, asks:I am doing an immediate insertion maxillary complete denture after extracting several non-restorable teeth with periapical infections.

    After the infections have resolved and the areas have healed, I am
    going to place 4 dental implants in #4, 6, 11, 13 areas to support a maxillary
    overdenture. My protocol is to extract the […]

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  • New Barrier Membrane Introduced

    An improved Epi-Guide(tm) Barrier membrane is being introduced by
    Curasan, recognized innovators in osseoregeneration products, to meet
    clinician requests for a more malleable, less rigid
    product.  This easier-to-handle membrane remains the only bioresorbable
    synthetic matrix on the market with a unique three-layer technology to
    provide predictable healing. 

    For clinicians, the extra malleability offers excellent handling characteristics.  Like the original product, […]

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