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Global leaders gather in Sofia to celebrate innovation and excellence in dentistry

SOFIA, Bulgaria: The 18th internationally renowned Smile of the Year dental contest has continued its upward global trajectory, drawing participants from 14...

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New study offers advances in laboratory-grown teeth

LONDON, England: Previous research has shown that, when combined, dental epithelial and mesenchymal cells can form tooth-like structures in vitro called ...

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Individualisation of monolithic zirconia restorations

HILDEN, Germany: By providing a natural colour gradient and high translucency, the modern multilayered zirconia KATANA Zirconia STML (Kuraray Noritake ...

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Breakthrough in guided bone regeneration: 3D printing paves the way for advanced scaffolds

BRISBANE, Australia: A team of biomedical researchers at the University of Queensland in Brisbane have undertaken a groundbreaking study that demonstrates ...

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Optimising intra‑ and extra‑oral substrates for maximal adhesive potential  

Achieving an optimal prognosis in the everyday practice of adhesive restorative dentistry requires ideal environmental conditions. Regardless of whether ...

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3D-printed ceramics show promise for dental restorations

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Additive manufacturing is gaining traction as an alternative to milling for fabrication of ceramic restorations. However, ...

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Same-day dentistry: Replacement of two PFM crowns with zirconia restorations

The advancements in zirconia in contemporary dentistry allow for a wider range of applications, including in the anterior region, and for chairside ...

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Overview provides insight into new approaches into periodontal regeneration

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Conventional periodontal therapies, while effective to a degree, often fall short of fully restoring the complex architecture and function ...

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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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Key factors for successful restorations: Prioritising communication and patient-centred outcomes

For master dental technician Vincent Fehmer, prioritising communication and understanding patient preferences are paramount for achieving successful ...

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Conservative and necessary: How occlusion can affect a single-tooth replacement

As has been stated by Dr Harold M. Shavell, “Occlusion and morphology are the common denominators of all dentistry.”1 A single tooth or restoration can ...

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New thesis investigates the durability of zirconia crowns

MALMÖ, Sweden: Although complication rates for zirconia restorations are low, technical problems like loss of retention are significant owing to the ...

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Early results indicate robotic dental implant system is quite accurate

BEIJING, China: Autonomous dental implant robotic systems (ADIRSs) represent an exciting and innovative advancement in implant dentistry, offering ...

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Current and future regenerative possibilities: A review of 3D bioprinting applications

WARDHA, India: While the majority of dental clinicians are already familiar with the capabilities of 3D printing for producing models, appliances, surgical ...

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Monolithic multilayer zirconia crowns in the aesthetic zone

During the last decade, zirconia has increasingly become established as the material of choice in prosthodontics. Its excellent mechanical and inert ...

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Anterior crowns on teeth and an implant

Dental technicians have so many different restorative materials and design and finishing concepts available to them that it can seem difficult to select the...

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Researchers find that some periodontic residency programmes are reusing healing abutments

CHICAGO, US: Although manufacturers indicate that healing abutments (HAs) are single-use components, HAs are sometimes reused in clinical practice. Academic...

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“Try to make a 3D-printed shell complete denture for a complete arch reconstruction”

A new case series has documented the testing and use of 3D-printed shell complete dentures as a diagnostic tool in implant planning and provisional ...

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Implant planning made easier with 3D-printed shell complete dentures

INDIANAPOLIS, US: Where time can realistically and safely be saved in dental and restorative treatments, so can both money and patient chair time. A new ...

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Northern Ireland exempt from EU dental amalgam ban

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: Earlier this year, the European Parliament voted in favour of a total phase-out of dental amalgam from 1 January 2025. This ...

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How to polish a composite restoration in the posterior area

Every dentist aims to polish to a high gloss without damaging the freshly modelled occlusal surface. To achieve this, it is essential to use high-quality ...

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Researchers develop novel approach to dental restoration using 3D printing

Digital workflows are constantly being improved with innovations in technique, software and materials and tailored to dental diseases and patient cases. ...

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“The success of autotransplantation of teeth depends on indication and technique”

Autotransplantation of teeth (ATT) is a promising approach that offers a blend of aesthetic, functional and economic benefits for patients with missing or ...

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“IDEM is putting scientific advancements in dentistry front and centre this year”

A unique highlight of the conference programme, Drs David and Davey Alleman held the Singapore Dental Association Masterclass on the six lessons approach to...

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DS Academy launches Indirect Restorative Course Series

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona (DS) has recently launched a new educational programme for dental professionals, the Indirect Restorative Course ...

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