Nobel Smile ?

Can Nobel Biocare finally smile again?  Last week Sweden's Medical Products Agency (MPA) gave Nobel the green light to continue selling its NobelDirect and NobelPerfect implants.  The condition is simply that Nobel Biocare must rewrite instructions for the NobelDirect and NobelPerfect dental implants to inform customers and dentists of a possible bone loss problem and how to prevent it, the Swedish Medical Products Agency said. The company must explain by Jan. 8, 2007 how it plans to rewrite the instructions and cannot market the product until the new information is available.

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December 12, 2006 in Dental Implant News, Nobel Biocare | Permalink

Insurance Coverage for Dental Implants

Is this the start of a big trend?
Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana (Delta Dental) will begin covering dental implants as part of its standard benefits beginning January 1, 2007. That means enrollees will have the option of choosing an implant to replace a missing tooth instead of a conventional fixed bridge.

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November 20, 2006 in Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (7)

An Alternative to Bone Grafting?

Any thoughts on Medtronic's Infuse product which an FDA panel recently recommended for approval to help regrow bone in adults to provide an anchor for dental implants?

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November 13, 2006 in Bone Grafting, Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (2)

WorldWide Dental Bone Graft Market

According to Research and Markets, the global market for dental bone graft substitutes (including allograft, xenograft, and synthetic bone graft substitutes) and tissue regeneration is valued at over $40 million with Asia Pacific Markets expected to generate over $18 million over the next five years.

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October 28, 2006 in Bone Grafting, Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (0)

What's Your Dental Implant Practice Worth?

Ever consider an IPO of your dental practice? You might surprised at what you'll get. UK dentist, James Hull, will crown his reputation as one of UK’s leading dentists after putting his business up for sale priced at up to £50m.

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October 3, 2006 in Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (2)

New Barrier Membrane Introduced

An improved Epi-Guide(tm) Barrier membrane is being introduced by Curasan, recognized innovators in osseoregeneration products, to meet clinician requests for a more malleable, less rigid
product.  This easier-to-handle membrane remains the only bioresorbable synthetic matrix on the market with a unique three-layer technology to provide predictable healing. 

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October 1, 2006 in Dental Implant Materials, Dental Implant News, Guided Tissue/Bone Regeneration | Permalink | Comments (4)

Gum Implants to Treat Periodontal Disease?

Any thoughts on the latest news about a promising treatment for severe periodontal disease in which a biodegradable gum implant slowly releases medicines that fight infection?

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September 17, 2006 in Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (4)

FDA Comments on Human Tissue Risks

For the second time in a year, people who received tendons, cartilage and other parts from donated cadavers are being urged to get tested for hepatitis and the AIDS virus because of scandals involving tissue suppliers. Cadaver tissue is used for everything from back surgery to dental implant surgery.

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September 11, 2006 in Bone Grafting, Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (2)

Dental Implant Deal Activity Heating Up

Healthpoint Capital is making waves again in the dental implant industry. Fresh on the heels of their recent acquisition of BioHorizons, the private equity firm announced late last week that they were going to acquire publicly-traded BioLok for approximately $35 million.

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September 11, 2006 in Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (1)

BioHorizons Gets Acquired

Last week, HealthpointCapital, LLC (“HealthpointCapital”) announced the purchase of BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. (“BioHorizons” or “Company”). BioHorizons designs, produces and distributes oral reconstructive devices including dental implants and tissue regeneration products. BioHorizons, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the fastest-growing companies in the dental industry. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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August 28, 2006 in BioHorizons, Dental Implant News | Permalink | Comments (2)