THE DIGITAL STREAM

While there are many benefits when it comes to implementing cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) into your endodontic practice, purchasing a system is still a significant investment. In the Endodontic Practice article below, Jordan Reiss, Carestream Dental’s 3D imaging sales director, discusses the questions endodontists should ask when buying a new CBCT unit.

Dental injuries are the most common type of facial injury sustained while playing sports, which makes properly designed mouth guards a necessity for injury prevention. In fact, one study estimates that mouth guards prevent approximately 200,000 injuries each year in high school and collegiate football alone. Using a highly accurate digital impression to produce a custom mouth guard promotes stability, proper fit and ease of breathing—and can ultimately help prevent concussions and dentofacial injuries.