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Diagnostic accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the detection of accessory mental foramina using different devices and imaging modalities

Dental News and Technology

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2022 Dec 13. doi: 10.11607/prd.5357. Online ahead of print. Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of CBCT for the detection of accessory mental foramina (AMFs) in dry mandibles using two different devices and three different CBCT imaging modalities. A total of 40 dry mandibles were selected to generate corresponding CBCT images, each with three different CBCT imaging modalities, using a ProMax 3D Mid and Veraview X800.

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Is Smile Makeover Expensive In Blackburn? Where Can I Get It Done Cheaper?

Healthy Smiles

Your smile is the one feature about you that can instantly convey your mood to others. Your smile may become less dynamic as you age due to dental decay, plaque build-up, discolouration, and cavities. But a smile makeover can do wonders for your self-esteem. Basic teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, or implants are a few treatments that can be used to achieve it.

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Legislation Expands Options for Dental Plans to Military Personnel

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 will require between two and four dental plan options for active Military and National Guard members and their families beginning January 1, 2026. Previously, the Military dental coverage offered only one plan. The new options must include one standard plan, covering preventive, restorative, and specialty care, and a premium option that would include higher coverage than the standard plan.

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