Clinicians Report July 2024, Volume 17 Issue 7

New Economical Handheld X-ray Units

• Advantages of Handheld X-ray Units
• Features and Performance Comparison
• Additional Considerations
• CR Conclusions

Solving Challenges with Screw-Retained Implant Abutments

• Abutment Retaining Screw Comes Loose
• Gaining Access to Loose Screw when there is No Access Opening in Crown
• Removing a Broken Screw
• Difficulty Accomplishing Adequate Oral Hygiene because of Abnormal Emergence Angle
• Restoring Screw Access Opening in Crown
• CR Conclusions

Skinny (Periotome) Burs for Faster/Easier Extractions

• What is a periotome bur?
• Why use the periotome bur?
• Clinical Examples
• Potential Problems
• CR Survey
• Handpiece of Choice
• Commonly Used Periotome Burs
• CR Conclusions

Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators

• Lower Cost Kit with Five Durable Finishers/Polishers for Direct and Indirect Restorations
• Well-Accepted Adhesive Brand Now has MDP for More Predictable Initial Bond to Tooth and Restoratives
• Injectable Root Canal Sealer has Strontium with Claims of Better Patient Comfort Post-Op
• First Look: High-speed Attachment with Light Weight and Small Head

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