“Radioactive burden resulting from zirconia implants”

Fischer-Brandies E, Pratzel H, Wendt T.

Klinik und Poliklinik fur Kieferchirurgie der Universitat Munchen.

Due to its mechanical properties circonia is an interesting implantation material. However, it may contain a certain... read more ››

It is well known fact that placing each American on anti-depressant drugs is the ultimate desire of the Big Pharma. Bringing billions of profits, meeting sick "targets" and moving to the next step - medicating the whole world. It would be nice if the SSRI drugs worked at least. Turns up that they don't, not for people with mild and moderate depression, which is the majority of the cases. People are left only with the side effects and debilitating health. Taxpayers are left with lighter pockets,... read more ››

CT scans are widely used for diagnosis for placement of dental implants. Using the right dose of radiation is critical for protecting patient's health. CT scans should be used with attention, and only when needed - such as full mouth reconstructions, or large areas of bone loss requiring 3D for better planning. Most often, single implants DO NOT... read more ››

Grant BT, Pancko FX, Kraut RA. Outcomes of placing short dental implants in the posterior mandible: A retro- 

spective study of 124 cases. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2009; 67:713–717. 

Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Montefiore Medical Center,... read more ››

Flapless implant protocol had been used widely in our practice as a tool for performing minimally invasive dentistry. It provides numerous benefits, such as decreased trauma, short recovery time, less pain, reduced rate of infection, improved patient compliance. The following article shows important additional benefits: decreased bone loss... read more ››

Placement of dental implants results in minimal bone loss

May 12th, 2009

Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient's tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners... read more ››

A survey by the consulting company McKinsey showed that, contrary to the popular opinion, medical and dental tourists travel abroad mainly to receive superior care and more advanced technologies. The cost cutting is supposedly the second, less important factor. While we think that this statement is a little too radical, it must be said that the Obama administration's medical reform includes payment to hospitals by government schemes linked to quality of care not quantity of... read more ››

More Fun Than Root Canals? It’s the Dental Vacation

Blenophobia, The Fear of Needles It is not discussed. It is not well known. Some people may, mistakenly, believe it's just a joke. However, there is a real fear, bordering, on panic, and it increases the sense of pain and it is called "Blenophobia" or the Fear of Needles." In fact, it is estimated that 20 million Americans each year avoid going to the doctor because they fear needle sticks. Needle sticks are an important and vital part of the practice of medicine. First, blood tests are routinely... read more ››