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March 2008

Endopore Short Implant: The Breakthrough Platform for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Part 2: Osteotome Sinus Grafting

 

Dr. Ziad Jalbout

Dr. Nicolas Elian

 

Prevalence of Dental Caries among Young Children in the Arab Countries

Dr. Raghad Hashim

Dr. William Murray Thomson

Dr. Manal Awad

Endodontic Treatment Planning: Evaluating the Risk of Perforation

Dr. Richard Mounce

 

The Quality Care in Dentistry

Pr. Fethi Maatouk

 

Sucking Habits: Prevalence, contibuting factors, and their relation to anterior bite overjet, & posterior cross bite in 4 to 5 years-old Kuwaiti children

Dr. Jaber A. Taki

Dr. Wahid H. M. Haji

 

Book Review: Fundamentals of Esthetic Implant Dentistry

Dr. Abed el salam El Askary


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Latest News
05/08/2008 - Leone implant system: Several prosthetic solutions for more natural looking outcomes
The Exacone? implant system, developed to perfectly reproduce a natural tooth, is based on a solid abutment connected to the implant through a self-locking Morse taper and a inner hex for positioning and anti-rotation. The micrometric precision of the components and the absence of retaining screws make such a system one of the safest in the implantology field. Its reliability and mechanical stability are widely proved by the low incidence of long-term prosthetic complications.
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05/07/2008 - "Transpa Dentine" from Vita: for the BUILD UP layering technique
VITA is re-naming the product "Dentine". It shall now be called "Transpa Dentine". This applies to the all-ceramic veneering materials VITA VM 7 and VM 9 as well as the metal ceramic VM 13 as from mid-April 2008. The alteration, however, relates exclusively to the product name ? the materials themselves remain identical, and shall continue to be available in the current versions.
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04/29/2008 - ALTOŽ Surge From Micro-Mega
ALTOŽ SURGE is a contra-angle for implantology and bone surgery including implant screwing, the drilling and polishing of ridge. It is adaptable to any motor types with a connection according to ISO 3964.
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04/22/2008 - The SCANORAŽ 3D form Soredex: The most versatile cone beam 3D system with dedicated panoramic imaging
With thirty years of experience in designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art dental panoramic and tomographic systems, SOREDEX is introducing the SCANORAŽ 3D, a cone beam 3D system that combines versatile fields of view and dedicated panoramic imaging.
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04/17/2008 - ResiCem: The Universal Adhesive Bonding System from Shofu
ResiCem is a radiopaque, dual curing adhesive bonding system with outstanding physical properties for all kinds of framework and restoration materials. The excellence of the system lies in the combination of each best specific solution to form a coherent, universal all-purpose concept.
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04/07/2008 - Ivoclar Vivadent: bluephase meterŽ - the precise radiometer with one-of-a-kind measuring principle
By taking the light emission area into account, it is now possible for the first time to check and determine the actual light intensity of the curing lights used.
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04/02/2008 - Cavex Accessories: Complete the system
To create a perfect alginate impression you do not only need the right alginate but also the proper tools.
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03/25/2008 - KaVo K-ERGOgrip: Ergonomics encounters performance
For the dental technician, the hand-piece constitutes one of the most important tools in everyday use. The new K-ERGOgrip from KaVo makes its contribution to the protection of workers against work-related health dangers and the improvement of working conditions. It is impressive not only because of conventional parameters of quality, like torque performance and speed, but in addition due to the ergonomically optimised geometry of the grip.
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03/20/2008 - Long-term provisional restorations made from VITA CAD-Temp: Increased efficiency reduced effort
As the name already says, provisional restorations are provisional and, as a consequence, temporary. But a temporary restoration can also give patients a feeling of confidence. Patients will consider their restorations aesthetically appealing. This challenge can be easily mastered with the new VITA CAD-Temp material. Simple fabrication, safe wearing comfort and attractive appearance for the patient's perception of esthetics ? long-term provisional restorations made from VITA CAD-Temp represent the ideal solution.
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03/12/2008 - W&H: Think Endo cordless
Think Endo cordless is the invitation from W&H to all practices, not only to the users of tabletop devices. With Entran, W&H presents its interpretation of a cordless handpiece for root canal preparation.
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03/06/2008 - Quadrant FiniSense from Cavex
Quadrant FiniSense: the first line extension of Quadrant. Quadrant FiniSense is a desensitizing primer, which can be applied rapidly and simply: in one step.
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02/28/2008 - Nobel Biocare is shaping digital dentistry with ProceraŽ
Nobel Biocare announces new advances in strength, fit, and beauty of individualized, all-ceramic esthetic dental restorations using state-of-the-art CAD/CAM techniques.
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02/27/2008 - KaVo Everest Energy CAD: simple. efficient. high energy for Everest
Everest Energy, the CAD software for the KaVo Everest CAD/CAM System is impressive due to its simple, efficient and intuitive design of restorations. Relinquishing as far as possible slide controls and ?dial ups?, as well as the possibility of working directly on the object, makes learning the new software child?s play.
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02/26/2008 - The fluoride varnish Fluor Protector from Ivoclar Vivadent
Latest study results confirm the effectiveness of the fluoride-containing varnish Fluor Protector from Ivoclar Vivadent against aggressive acids, which are particularly present in beverages, such as soft drinks, alcopops and fruit juices. They are detrimental to the teeth of children, teenagers and adults alike. Fluor Protector acts like a protective shield and prevents erosion.
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02/20/2008 - The new bluephase from Ivoclar Vivadent : LED for every use
LEDs revolutionized light polymerization in the dental office a few years ago. Ivoclar Vivadent has now developed the new bluephase as the first polymerization light for unlimited use in the dental office. Every material, every indication and every time ? only this combination gives the clinician the ?licence to cure?.
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02/19/2008 - Curvy Abutment from Nobel Biocare : More stable soft tissue by design
For clinicians who require a solution that enhances the ability to increase the soft tissue volume seal during implant treatment, Nobel Biocare introduces Curvy Abutment. This abutment invented by Prof. Eric Rompen, Dr. Bernard Touati and Dr. Eric Van Dooren features a concave waist designed to stabilize soft tissue, prevent soft tissue recession, and to increase the surface area on which soft tissue can grow.
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02/15/2008 - Cavex Accessories ? Complete the system
To create a perfect alginate impression you do not only need the right alginate but also the proper tools.
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02/13/2008 - Raising the standard: VITA Bleachedguide 3D-MASTER
Good shade determination requires absolute precision. Even with natural tooth shades there are the odd "one-offs?, which doesn't exactly make shade determination any easier, and achieving the perfect shade when bleaching artificial teeth is even more difficult. Dental patients in Europe have exactly the same aspirations as their US counterparts: they want a dazzling white smile. However, the desired results often differ wildly from the tooth shades that occur naturally.
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02/11/2008 - Programat P700 ? the multimedia furnace from Ivoclar Vivadent
The new Programat P700 is the highlight among ceramic furnaces. The user-friendly ceramic furnace with many extra features unites high-tech performance, state-of-the-art design and multimedia functions.
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02/08/2008 - Cerec MC XL by Sirona: Outstanding precision prepares the way for cementable all-ceramic restorations
The CEREC MC XL milling machine augments the existing Sirona CEREC system. It operates with such outstanding precision that dentists now have the option of using conventionally cementable all-ceramic crowns.
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