Fri.May 20, 2022

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Oral appliances reduce masticatory muscle activity-sleep bruxism metrics independently of changes in heart rate variability

Dental News and Technology

Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2022) details Abstract Objectives Sleep bruxism (SB) is associated with physiological activities including sympathetic autonomic system dominance and sleep micro-arousal. While oral appliances (OA) are used to prevent SB harmful effects, the influence of OAs physiological mechanisms during sleep is unknown. The aim of this study is to assess whether heart rate variability (HRV) changes, as a marker of autonomic nervous system activity, would be associated with the

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Cosmetic Dentistry Vacaville: What to Do for Severely Stained Teeth

Vacaville Dental Professionals

Everyone has slightly yellow tints to their teeth. On top of that, staining occurs naturally as part of the aging process. You can help prevent severe tooth discoloration by making good dietary choices, practicing good oral hygiene, and scheduling routine preventive dental appointments. But even then, you may want to do something to help your teeth look whiter.

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Rare Monkeypox Found in the United States

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A case of monkeypox, a rare infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, has been reported in a Massachusetts resident who had recently traveled to Canada. Additionally, six Americans who were exposed to the viral disease by a symptomatic passenger during a flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom are being monitored by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Award-winning innovation: 3Mâ„¢ RelyXâ„¢ Universal Resin Cement and 3Mâ„¢ Scotchbondâ„¢ Universal Plus Adhesive

3M

This webinar will provide an overview of Scotchbond Universal Plus adhesive – the world’s first radiopaque universal adhesive – and RelyX Universal resin cement. A two-component universal system for the cementation of all indirect materials. The new game changing RelyX Universal syringe offers up to 50% less plastic waste and up to 80% less cement waste while providing very high bond strengths to all indirect restorations. .

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The 10 Golden Rules for a Perfect Impression

3M

Making an indirect restoration can be a complex task. Even for a single crown it takes a minimum of 60 working steps and decision processes, which requires a smooth collaboration between you, your assistants, and the dental technician. This webinar covers the numerous innovative materials which 3M Oral Care have introduced over the past few years which are designed to streamline the indirect procedure and are aimed at simplifying what can often be seen as a complex procedure.

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StyleItaliano – Let’s Practice Shape! The Essential Shape technique

3M

It is critical to create an anterior restoration with a perfect shape. All teeth are different, nevertheless the share many characteristics in common, especially regarding their morphology. Here Dr Jordi Manauta will propose a technique with a simplified instant recipe which is easy to apply, is repeatable and which can be applied at any time in your daily dental work.

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