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1. Zirconia vs. Lithium Disilicate for Posterior Crowns

PubMed: 5-year RCT shows comparable survival rates (94.2% vs 93.8%) but zirconia had 40% fewer chipping events. n=847.

2. FDA Clears AI-Powered Caries Detection System

DetectAI received 510(k) clearance. Detects interproximal caries with 97.3% sensitivity. Compatible with standard intraoral sensors.

3. Periodontal Treatment Linked to Lower HbA1c in T2DM

Meta-analysis (12 RCTs, n=1,428): non-surgical perio treatment reduced HbA1c by 0.40% at 3 months. Strongest effect in poorly controlled diabetics.