How Platform Switching Changed the way we approach Dental Implants. Platform switching was discovered like many other great things, by accident.In the late 1980’s there were many instances where there was a lack of availability in the commercial market for wide diameter implant components. Due to the lack there of, it was discovered that mismatched […]
From the world of Dental Implants to that of Head Implants. When we hear the word ‘implants’, what do we think about? Organ implants, Cosmetic surgery or Dental implants, right? Well there’s something on the horizon that is about to expand that ‘term’ in ways we never thought were possible. If you were to […]
Here at dibay™, we are extremely proud as well as confident in regards to all our products. We are immensely honored to introduce to you our Titanium Implant Analogs. We appreciate the great roll that Implant Analogs play in the dental implant process, and thus have designed our implant analogs with the greatest precision and […]
Where did the Roots of Valentine’s Day Start? The month of February is synonyms with Valentine’s Day. On the 14’th countries all over the world paint themselves in hues of red, pinks & white and get all dressed up for their loved ones, or wait to be assaulted by cupid’s arrow. Did you ever […]
Here at dibay™ we are proudly launching our new Premium Multi-Unit Abutments. How do our abutments vary from those of Nobel Biocare®, one of the most popular companies? Great questions! So here are two significant examples of the improvements we’ve made. First off the bat, we have improved the fixation screws. The original Nobel Biocare® fixation screws are […]
What’s new with Implant Bone Grafts? We are at an exciting time when it comes to dental Biomaterials, especially the use of corals as a organic replacement within the world of dentistry. In the late 80’s Professor Eugene White first noticed that ocean corals bared many similarities to that of human bones. He later learned that […]
There has been an ongoing discussion as to which is better, the traditional dental implants ( 10mm or more) or short dental implants (5mm-8.5mm). Naturally the answer is a little more complicated than ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and requires a bit of an explanation. It has been shown that most of dental patients requiring implants […]
Dental implants date back as far as ancient Egypt. Since then we have made such headway in the field, from titanium implants to internal hex-implants.
Multi Unit Abutment are basically the scaffold support for the implant prosthetics placed in complete or partially edentulous patients. Abutment functions as a connecting unit between implant prosthetics/crowns and implant body. Multi unit abutments is an advanced type of abutment which is used for best implant outcomes. It consists of different units that unite together to […]
Nine-year-old Johncris Carl Quirante of Barangay Looc, Dumanjug,Un has hyperdontia, a rare condition of having supernumerary teeth. Hyperdontia is the condition of having supernumerary teeth or teeth that appear in addition to the regular number of teeth. They can appear in any area of the dental arch and can affect any dental organ. Seven more […]
The next International Dental Show (IDS) opens its doors in Cologne from 21 to 25 March 2017. Around 2,300 exhibitors from 60 countries will present the latest products, developments and trends of the dental industry over the five days of the fair. More than 140,000 international trade visitors are expected to attend. Visitors will experience […]
Definition of dental healing caps: “Healing caps are small dome shaped metallic cylinders that are placed above the gums and over the fixation screws.”It is made out of titanium or titanium alloy with parallel, concave or tapered walls determined by and range in height from 2 to 10 mm (height depends upon the thickness of […]
Pre-milled Dental Abutment Pre-milled abutment is mechanically manufactured post which is attached to superior portion of implant that protrudes through the gingiva and on which a restoration is fitted. Pre-milled abutments are efficient, most common and least expensive type of abutment used. Pre fabricated abutment is used on well placed implant and reduces the cost. […]
Acronym for CAD/CAM Ti-Base is computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing This procedure helps in producing an accurate three dimensional models of alveolar ridge and particular tooth. So in this era of innovation, the success of implants in laboratory is found at the interface between implant and denture framework. Until now other conventional abutments have been used, which were […]
DENTAL IMPRESSION COPINGS: “Dental impression coping is manufactured device which is used to copy the exact shape and position of a dental implant abutment interface in the impression for accurate positioning of dental implant analogue in the working model.” Impression coping facilitate the dentist to transfer the location of implant on laboratory cast exactly to […]
The SOS Kit is definitely a must have tool! It belongs to any clinician drawer; weather you are a restorative dentist or an oral surgeon. This Kit can really be a life saver during different procedure, when things are getting a little bit out of control and it does not seem to be as you […]
Does it really exist? Hairy tongue phenomenon is used to describe an abnormal coating on the top surface of the tongue. It is a relatively common, harmless and temporary condition that occurs in around 13% of the population and occurs due to lack of stimulation & abrasion to the top side of the tongue and poor oral […]
There is a new way to light the oral cavity for dentel implant speciallists There is a new and efficient way to illuminate the dark oral cavity and reduces the need to use bulky overhead lights and related eye problems, dentist many times face. Usually the overhead lights, not only that they are making dental […]
I love creating beings that have realistic features, from the eyes, teeth and the wrinkles in its flesh.’ Meet Morgan Loebel, the Kansas based dentist turned Mutant Maker. Morgan makes creatures, monsters and mutated masterpieces out of polymer clay. Hi Morgan! After spending 20 years crafting hundreds of thousands of teeth through his work as a […]
JANUARY 13, 2016 11:52:49 AM IST Well someone had to do it, right? Painter and sculptor Jessine Hein has created dentures of David Bowie’s old teeth because why not? They’re made of denture acrylics, plaster and acrylic paint. Personally, I liked Bowie’s natural, crooked teeth vs. the porcelain, Chicklet-esque veneers he has now. They gave him character, IMO. Once he got his […]