Dental News

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 ...

Immediate implant placement into two molar sockets

Immediate placement of implants into fresh extraction sockets has been shown to deliver good outcomes. The literature reports good implant survival rates, ...

Fully digital prosthetic workflow for mandibular full-arch rehabilitation

Modern dentistry should strive to preserve all maintainable natural teeth whenever possible, in line with the principles of minimal invasiveness and ...

Diagnostic tips for bone lesions with DTX Studio Clinic

Diagnostics is the ultimate key to success for any treatment, and it can be particularly challenging in clinical situations that require a great deal of ...

Combination of a distaliser and aligners for Class II correction

The distalisation of the maxillary posterior teeth is limited to approximately 2 mm when treated solely with aligners.1–3 This often results in dental ...

Double patient volume and revenue with LuxCreo’s 4D Aligner system

Complete Dental Solutions (CDS) is a leading dental practice in Downey in California in US and is a well-established dental practice that I have the ...

SureSmile clear aligners—a proven system for predictably treating malocclusion

Malocclusion is a pervasive oral health issue associated with numerous diseases and conditions that may affect a patient’s overall health and quality of ...

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...

Smile Architect: The new standard of care for interdisciplinary rehabilitations

Micro-layering: A great concept for zirconia-based screw-retained implant-supported prostheses

For zirconia-based screw-retained implant-supported prostheses, numerous finishing techniques are available—many of which are elaborate and ...

Transforming full-mouth rehabilitation: A case report on Smilecloud and digital workflows

As an oral surgeon and prosthodontist specialising in full-mouth rehabilitation, I have consistently sought to integrate advanced technologies into my ...

From chairside to cyberspace: Surviving disasters—why dentists need more than traditional backup—Part 3

In Part 2 of this series, we talked about common cyber threats affecting dental practices. Imagine coming into the office on Monday morning, only to find ...

How to overcome obstacles in offering interdisciplinary dental care

Delivery of dental care falls into two categories: single provider care (uni-disciplinary) and collaborative care. The structure of a practice—that is, ...

Novel digital workflow for full-arch rehabilitation

Modern dentistry is undergoing a technological revolution, driven by the integration of advanced digital tools in diagnostics, planning and treatment. Among...

Orthodontics and botulinum toxin: Integrated care of a patient with bruxism and occlusal alteration

Dentsply Sirona introduces CEREC Cercon 4D

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: In response to the needs of dental practitioners, Dentsply Sirona has developed the CEREC Cercon 4D multidimensional zirconia abutment...

The power of precision—Clarity Precision Grip Attachments

Soon after the mass adoption of clear aligners, it became apparent that a plastic shell did not provide sufficient purchase on the teeth for all movements. ...

Shaping root canals from Z to A: ZenFlex to Adaptive

What is the secret behind waking up every day, looking forward to peering into the microscope in search of a new adventure or a fresh challenge to solve? ...

3D-printed screw-retained single crown: A chairside single-visit workflow

The digital revolution in dentistry has introduced increasingly efficient and predictable workflows, enabling clinicians to drastically reduce treatment ...

Dentistry 3.0: Why “revision dentistry” is the next frontier in oral and systemic health

In medicine, it is widely accepted that medical implants and treatments require revision over time. In orthopaedic surgery, for example, joint replacements ...

Clinical digital workflows for implant crowns

Just like a natural tooth—Grandio disc multicolor from VOCO

CUXHAVEN, Germany: In order to fulfil the high expectations of patients, definitive dental prostheses need to be robust and durable, as well as provide ...

Single-appointment 3D printing of inlays and onlays with Midas

In today’s busy life, patients may have trouble coordinating their work and home schedules when treatment requires multiple appointments. Typically, when ...

Successful endodontics—how to effectively use modern endodontic solutions in everyday practice

How to achieve greater efficiency, safety and job satisfaction in endodontics—endodontist and trainer Dr Sabine Remensberger has been sharing her ...

Dentist and dental technician communication in prosthodontic workflows

No matter whether you are a dental practitioner or a dental technician, there is one thing you surely want to avoid: failure of restorations. While it is ...

Screw-retained implant bridge with multi-unit abutment connection

3D printing in dentistry: The secret to offering more for less

3D printing has revolutionised modern dentistry, offering a cost-effective, versatile and efficient alternative to traditional fabrication methods. However,...

R-SWEEPS endodontic treatment

Endodontic treatment of second molars presents the clinician with several challenges, including the complex morphology of the root canal system and ...

Periodontal considerations in aligner treatment

Preconised by Kesling in 1946, treatment with clear aligners was initially used to correct misaligned teeth.1 Currently, aligners dominate the orthodontic ...

A fully digital approach to soft-tissue and aesthetic excellence

Implant dentistry has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the advent of digital workflows. These advancements have significantly improved the ...