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Aly Virani explains how the support from Crown Dental Burs has helped to elevate his dentistry and make a difference to patient care. Who are you, where are you based and what type of dentistry does your practice offer? For three years I have had a practice in Cardiff where I am clinical director and…
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Aly Virani presents an implant case that highlights the current antibiotic prescribing trend and the importance of the appropriate use of CBCT. Some words just belong together – for example: moisture control and bonding; border moulding and dentures, and obturation and endodontics. Curettage and extractions, perhaps? How about cone beam computerised tomography (CBCT) and implants?…
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Aly Virani presents a case report that utilises immediate implant placement for a satisfactory result. This patient was referred to the practice by his GDP with a decoronated left maxillary lateral incisor; his dentist advised that the remaining volume of tooth tissue was insufficient to restore. After being guided through his options, the patient decided…
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Aly Virani explores the considerations and possible complications that must be taken into account when planning implant treatment for periodontal patients. When it comes to implant dentistry and periodontitis, the first thing we should explore is how peri-implant tissues differ from periodontal tissues. The soft tissues around dental implants contain fewer cells (fibroblasts) and more…
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Aly Virani digs deeper into the evidence surrounding temperature changes on bone to examine why faster does not necessarily mean better in implant preparations. Conventional osteotomy preparation in modern implant dentistry involves the use of saline irrigation and drilling speeds ranging from 800 to 1,200rpm. These high speeds reduce the amount of friction produced while…
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Clinicians know when they’re being sold to, says Aly Virani. Here he explains why he decided to work with Dentsply Sirona to provide education and participate in their voluntary focus groups. A manufacturer must make money in order to survive as a business. However, in our industry, where the products dental manufacturers produce are used…
