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Three-Dimensional Facial Scanning: A New Paradigm

Dentistry Today

METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Patients were randomly selected that needed one of 3 types of treatments: complete denture, All-on-X implant therapy, or smile-makeover treatment. CASE REPORTS Case 1: Denture Protocol Visit 1: Complete upper and lower preliminary impressions and a custom tray and final impression are made.

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3D Systems Receives FDA Clearance for NextDent Base

Dentistry Today

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for its NextDent Base material that is intended for the manufacturing of denture bases to support artificial teeth to form full or partial removable dentures. It offers high break resistance, and accurate and repeatable printability.

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Denture Wearing Negatively Impacts Nutrition

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study that cross-referenced participants’ dental records with nutritional assessment revealed that those fitted for dentures experienced a notable decline in nutritional markers over the 2 years following the start of appliance wearing, while those with complete dentitions did not see such declines. Click here to read more.

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A Simplified, Completely Digital Workflow for Full-Arch Temporary Restorations

Dentistry Today

CASE REPORT A patient presented with a partially dentate mandible and a failing acrylic lower partial denture (Figure 1) and requested a fixed solution with the specific desire of being “able to bite into an apple.” The denture was then polished with pumice and acrylic polishing compound for a final finish. J Adv Prosthodont.

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The Pankey Institute to Hold Annual Symposium in Late September

Dentistry Today

” This year’s Pankey Symposium is focused on prosthodontic techniques to ensure the health, beauty, and function of a natural dentition. Pankey’s career and his primary goal was to help his patient’s save their teeth and restore them to natural beauty and function.”

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Exploring Leaders in the CAD/CAM Dental Market

Dentistry Today

CAD/CAM systems have become pivotal in the design and fabrication of dental prosthodontics , including crowns, veneers, bridges, and dentures. The focus remains significantly on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, illustrating the market’s behavior in 2020 and potential trajectories beyond.

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The Pankey Institute's Annual Symposium To Be Held September 28-30, 2023 In Amelia Island, Florida This Year's Theme,

Dental News and Technology

"Prosthodontics: Classic To Contemporary" represents a focus on saving and restoring teeth to optimal function and natural beauty. This year's Pankey Symposium is focused on prosthodontic techniques to ensure the health, beauty and function of a natural dentition. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla.