Dear Restoratives Insider,
When placing implants, protecting the sinus cavity is crucial. As anatomic limitations may mean sufficient bone is not available for traditional-length implants, 8-mm tapered or parallel wall implants may be used. But is one of these designs better? A new study compared the performance of both over a year. Find out more in the Insider Exclusive.
In other Restoratives Community news, do implant-supported single crowns or fixed partial dentures have an impact on oral health-related quality of life. Furthermore, is this effect influenced by age or gender? A new study examined both physical and psychological factors in patients up to three years after implant placement. Read more here.
Another study looked at the oral health-related quality of life among elderly nursing home residents. What is the level of oral quality of life among this patient group, and how does it relate to their prosthetic and restorative needs? Researchers found that quality-of-life levels were low and the need for denture-related treatment high, with certain factors placing residents at greater risk. Find out more here.
When you are tightening a CAD/CAM-fabricated zirconia single-implant crown into an internal conical seal implant-abutment connection, you know there is going to be some displacement, but how much? The researchers of a new study measured this displacement and also asked if it's enough to affect the proximal contacts and occlusion of the prosthesis. Learn more here.
Also in the Restoratives Community, you'll find the following recent industry news:
- The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded Louisiana State University $2.5 million to develop improved restorations.
- Brasseler has debuted titanium scalers and curettes.
- Komet has added new course-grit diamonds.
- Shofu Dental has launched a low-shrink composite.
