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“The UltraGLOSS printing technique is an absolute winner”

As a certified dental technician, I have worked in, managed and owned several laboratories around the world. This has exposed me to many different analogue,...

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Printing crowns in less time than it takes to brew a cup of coffee

Dental crown restoration is a common procedure in dentistry for damaged or weakened teeth. Traditionally, this process has required multiple visits to the ...

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The future of dental simulation

Oratomic4D is a technology company based in Sydney in Australia specialising in 3D-printing technology and developing and manufacturing biomimetic dental ...

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Twenty-four-hour turnaround for in-house occlusal splint fabrication for a patient with parafunctional habits and premature wear

In traditional practice, occlusal splint fabrication was generally delegated to the dental laboratory. Common fabrication methods are printing and milling. ...

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Surface texture: Using horizontal and vertical lines to simulate natural tooth appearance—Theory and technical procedure of lines

The surfaces of a tooth are always conditioned by the surfaces of the adjacent teeth. A smooth tooth close to a tooth with a more pronounced texture will ...

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Production of complete maxillary and mandibular dentures using CAD/CAM technology

Digitalisation in the world of dentistry and dental technology is advancing rapidly, and it is now difficult to imagine everyday clinical practice without ...

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Full-mouth restoration with Zolid FX— a successful concept for sophisticated prostheses

The patient case outlined here describes the challenges that prostheses have to meet under high stress. The patient presented to the practice with ...

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KATANA Zirconia Block: Useful tips for processing

KATANA Zirconia Block (Fig. 1) has hardly any features in common with the zirconia that was so popular in dental laboratories two decades ago and was used ...

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CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2: A natural-looking composite

CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 is a composite that allows for the effortless creation of natural-looking aesthetic restorations. The combination of its self-adaptive...

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Digital face-bow transfer technique dentofacial analyser for dental aesthetics

Digital workflows are becoming more popular and are in demand among clinicians and laboratory technicians owing to the increased incorporation of CAD/CAM ...

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Restoring function and aesthetics with monolithic zirconia restorations

With greater public awareness about cosmetic dental reconstructions, the dentist is often challenged with greater demands from the patient. This increased ...

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Condylar retrusion on the horizontal plane associated with retrusive lateral excursion

The objective of this article was to describe the relationship between the movement of the interincisive point and the working temporomandibular joint ...

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Efficacy of a adhesive on the strength of a luting cement to leucite-reinforced glass-ceramic

The present study compared the efficacy of a universal adhesive containing silane, bis-GMA and 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (10-MDP) monomer...

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Using CAD/CAM for a combination approach to full mouth reconstruction

Now more than ever, it behoves dentists and laboratories to work together as part of an interdisciplinary and collaborative team to coordinate treatment, ...

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Success evaluation of N2 treated teeth with open apical foramen—A retrospective study

95 teeth with open foramen were identified in a general dentist practice during the years 1985—2006, 75 of which could be followed-up by X-ray after an ...

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Interview with FEPPD: "We are bound to learn new technologies"

Representing 40,000 dental laboratories and 210,000 dental technicians in Europe, the European and International Federation of Dental Laboratory Owners and ...

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European Parliament adopts new medical device regulations

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Parliament has voted to implement two new regulations concerning medical devices with the aim of improving safety in ...

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Cementation of zirconia

Ten-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate is a bit of a tongue-twister for anyone not a chemist by profession, so in everyday communication, this ...

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Adhesive cementing of porcelain veneers with PANAVIA V5: A clinical report

Case presentation: A male patient reported to the clinic with two discoloured composite corner build-ups on teeth #11 and #21 (Fig. 1). These vital teeth ...

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The 3-D Difference: Cone Beam CT diagnostics to enhance treatment—Part II

This article will deliberate advanced implant dentistry using the 3-D difference to diagnose and treatment plan the failing maxillary arch in the third ...

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Wireless digital sensors

When digital dental radiography was first introduced in the late 1980s, conventional X-rays had been in use for almost a century. The radiograph had, over ...

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Veneering options for fixed implant-retained restorations

The combination of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques makes the industrial production of prosthetic components possible for every clinical ...

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Implant-prosthetic restorations The challenge of creating an aesthetically pleasing smile in an edentulous patient

Rehabilitation of the edentulous jaw can be achieved with various treatment modalities. Removable implant-supported overdentures can provide a comfortable, ...

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Cast mounting using MaxAlign: The clinical component

The importance of records cannot be overstated. Records are a legal requirement, are vital in assisting with diagnoses, and facilitate treatment planning, ...

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3-D virtual planning concepts for implant-retained full-arch mandibular prostheses: The bone reduction guide

The process of accumulating patient information to determine which course of dental implant treatment should be considered can be described under the ...

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Dentures produced using 3-D printing versus casting and milling

Non-precious metal alloys are enjoying increased demand in dental technology. Additive manufacturing with laser melting ensures the uniformity and accuracy ...

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On smile design: Conservatively placed IPS d.SIGN veneers to correct a diastema

Today’s patients expect restorations that not only function properly, but are also highly aesthetic. Unlike some years ago, different media outlets ...

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Lithium disilicate, the restorative material of multiple options

As dentistry continues to evolve, new technologies and materials are continually being offered to the dental profession. Throughout the years, restorative ...

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Implantology—the perfect art of camouflage thanks to CAD/CAM

When I graduated from the Faculty for Dental Technicians in Warsaw Medical School in 1987, I had no idea that my profession would change so much over the ...

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Simple and efficient crown fabrication with an advanced CAD/CAM system

Today’s computer-aided design and manufacture (CAD/CAM) technologies contribute greatly to restorative dentistry and provide clinicians with advanced ...

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