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A bright new smile with KATANA Zirconia YML

Digital technologies for computer-aided imaging, planning, design and manufacturing are valuable tools that support dental technicians in their daily work. ...

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Glass-ceramic veneer cementation: Full adhesive workflow with PANAVIA Veneer LC

In my experience, the cementation of glass-ceramic veneers is one of the most technique-sensitive procedures in restorative dentistry, owing to the minimal ...

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Class II restoration with thermo-viscous composite

In an earlier article on this topic,1 I demonstrated the workability of thermo-viscous composites. After warming, the composite can be easily handled for ...

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Comprehensive aesthetic transformation: Integrating hard- and soft-tissue treatments using the FotonaSMILE approach

Aesthetic dentistry has evolved from a focus on individual teeth to a comprehensive approach involving the entire perioral region. Patients increasingly ...

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Six-year follow-up highlights durability of veneers in a complex aesthetic case

HAIPHONG, Vietnam: A new case report has demonstrated what a conservative prosthetic pathway can achieve when a patient with a relatively complex anterior ...

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Adhesives influence colour stability of composite veneers

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia: Aesthetic longevity remains a central concern in anterior composite restorations, where colour change is a frequent reason for ...

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KIZUNA Dental Symposium to investigate chairside–labside symbiosis

Kraków, Poland: Seamless and streamlined cooperation between dentists and dental technicians is a recipe for success. In Japanese, “kizuna” describes a...

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Er:YAG laser-assisted removal and recementation of a malpositioned lithium disilicate veneer

Veneer removal using rotary instruments can be time-consuming and risks damaging the underlying tooth structure. The Er:YAG laser offers a conservative and ...

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Beyond aesthetics: Study assesses the functional effects of facial contouring with botulinum toxin

BANGKOK, Thailand: Given the growing demand for non-surgical facial contouring and ongoing debate about the functional effects of muscle-relaxing procedures...

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Enhancing cosmetic dental outcomes by using AI

It is important to recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) is not something to be feared: it is a tool designed to enhance, not replace, the role of the...

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New study examines impact of lip size on facial attractiveness

SYDNEY, Australia: Research shows that facial attractiveness can significantly influence social decisions, including those related to dating, recruitment ...

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“We have made something that is truly biomimetic”

Implant dentist and key opinion leader Dr Marco Tudts is one of the leading minds behind the development of edelweiss dentistry’s Ceramir CAD/CAM block. ...

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Flowable injection technique: An innovative minimally invasive tool

In many clinical situations, composite restorations offer advantages over ceramic restorations. The treatment is less costly and usually less invasive, and ...

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MiCD Fiber Filling: 4R protocol and applications

Minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry (MiCD), also known as “do no harm” dentistry, focuses on preserving the natural tooth structure while achieving ...

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Aesthetic restoration of discoloured anterior teeth using feldspathic porcelain veneers

Tetracycline exposure results in intrinsic tooth staining that varies in severity based upon timing, duration and form of tetracycline administered. Routine...

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Predictability of the CAD/CAM workflow in today’s aesthetic cases

Although CAD/CAM technology is not new to our profession, its widespread use is increas­ingly becoming the norm rather than the ex­ception among dental ...

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Technology and emotion: A porcelain veneer case report

In his 1862 monograph, French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne de Bou­logne postulated that facial expressions are directly related to a person’s soul.1 ...

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LipLase: A non-invasive approach to achieving fuller, more youthful lips with laser therapy

Maintaining lip volume through collagen stimulation is essential for achieving youthful, plump lips. Using laser technology to stimulate collagen production...

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Considerations for the use of a universal composite in the anterior region

IZMIR, Turkey: There is a clear trend in restorative dentistry towards the use of resin composites that follow a universal shade concept, that is, they ...

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Botulinum toxin in dentistry: Study shows trends in applications

WARDHA, India: The use of botulinum toxin (BT), commonly referred to as Botox, is gaining traction in the dental field, offering both therapeutic and ...

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Flowable injection technique: How to avoid air bubbles in composite restorations

LEGNICA, Poland: A composite restoration should be homogeneous in order to ensure the seal of the filling and its durability. However, air bubbles are a ...

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Interview: “To me, dentistry is a consolidation of science, art and medicine all in one field”

Dr. Rhonda Kalasho has recently been acclaimed as the most detail-oriented dentist in Hollywood. She works at one of the most innovative dental practices in...

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