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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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3D-printed surgical guides to facilitate internal sinus lift

The possibility of replacing a tooth with a dental implant has considerably expanded the range of therapies in patients who are missing some or all of their...

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Digital technology for full-arch implant prostheses

Improvements in digital technologies in recent years have transformed several industries, including implant dentistry. These novel methodologies have ...

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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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Fabrication of a long-term prototype to develop and sculpt anterior gingival tissue

This article shows the step-by-step laboratory production process of a log-term prototype for the development and sculpting of anterior gingival tissue. The...

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The intersection of technology: Guided implant surgery and 3D printing

Implant-supported restorations are becoming increasingly popular in contemporary dentistry, and the study of the osseointegration process has led to the ...

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The novel Proclaim 3D-printing solution for customised at-home oral hygiene

Current methods of oral hygiene rely on old technology that requires repeated instruction and dexterity to master. Often, patients are unable to achieve ...

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Unconventional applications of dental 3D printing

The digitisation of dentistry has unlocked many potential applications in modern clinical and technical practice. 3D printing is becoming an increasingly ...

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How to safely speed up tooth movement and reduce the duration of orthodontic treatment

The average length of an orthodontic treatment varies between one and three years, depending on many factors, such as degree of the problem, the biotype and...

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Evaluating two newly launched intra-oral scanners against market favourites

2024 has been a busy and exciting time for the digital dentistry industry, so many new products having been released every three to four weeks this year.  ...

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Interdisciplinary rehabilitation involving Froggymouth

The prevalence of malocclusion in adults is equal to or greater than what is documented in children.1 Studies in Sweden and the Netherlands have reported a ...

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Fully digital full arch? Continued advancements in full-arch implant restoration

Full-arch implant-supported reconstruction continues to provide viable solutions to restore and improve function, enhance aesthetics and change quality of ...

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Single-session endodontic and surgical approach to internal root resorption: A long-term case report

Internal root resorption (IRR) is the loss of dental hard tissue due to odontoclastic activity. In most cases, it is asymptomatic, and the aetiology is ...

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The FAS Aligner System and the treatment of temporomandibular disorders

When there is alteration of any of the internal structures that make up the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), it can be said that we are facing possible ...

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Utilising R-SWEEPS laser-assisted irrigation for the treatment of chronic periapical periodontitis

A 48-year-old female patient was referred to our clinic owing to a defective amalgam restoration on tooth #46. She had spontaneous acute pain in the area of...

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Immediate loading of the posterior maxilla with two abutment-level bridges produced in a digital workflow

Dental implants are widely acknowledged for their success in replacing missing teeth. Several factors influence the effectiveness of implant treatment, ...

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Broken file management with Er:YAG laser and SWEEPS technology—a case series

Broken file management is one of the most challenging parts of endodontic treatment. Regardless of whether the clinician is faced with a retreatment ...

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Practical tips for reliable endodontic treatment

Orifice opener, glide path file, shaping file and finishing file—for classic endodontic treatment, a compact system of nickel–titanium (NiTi) files is ...

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Guided implant placement and restoration: A comprehensive approach

The evolution of digital dentistry has revolutionised the way dental procedures are planned and executed. This case highlights the integration of various ...

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3D-printing inlays, onlays and overlays with SprintRay: A revolutionary approach to dental restorations

Dentistry has undergone a remarkable transformation with the advent of 3D-printing technology. Gone are the days when patients had to endure multiple visits...

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Skeletal and dental Class II, Division I malocclusion solved in 11 months with MTO system: Using Carriere Motion Appliance and clear aligners without extraction

Clear aligners are increasingly being used by orthodontists and requested by patients for its aesthetics, better hygiene and comfort. Thanks to ...

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Solving sagittal discrepancies in orthodontics is probably the most energy-demanding movement you can do with aligners

Aligners are highly efficient in achieving several dental movements, but they lose efficacy and predictability when used for distalisation of the posterior ...

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The use of inexpensive 3D printers to provide in-office solutions for immediate temporary restorations on implants

The use of 3D printers is rapidly gaining interest across the world. 3D printing is threatening to replace traditional subtractive CAD/CAM methods in ...

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Motivating your team

In training sessions, managers, dentists, leaders often ask me how they can motivate their team and keep them motivated. This is a million-dollar question, ...

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3D face scanning: Affordable and user-friendly

In dental diagnostics and restorative treatment, the precise mapping of 3D spatial relationships between the hard dental and facial structures and the soft ...

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Ethical communication and brand building

As communication and marketing through social media become indispensable for cutting through the clutter of media communication, the dental ...

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Implant placement in narrow spaces—a guided approach

Implant placement in spaces that are narrow in the mesiodistal dimension poses challenges related to the surgical aspect of treatment. This is further ...

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Nuvola aligners combined with a myofunctional device in paediatric treatment: A case report

In recent years, orthodontists have been treating patients of increasingly younger age.1 This is due to increased attention by paediatricians, greater ...

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HeyGears 3D printers simplify and speed up operations

The Label Dent laboratory has a history of exploring new technologies in the pursuit of happy customers since its establishment in 2007, in Bordeaux in ...

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The piston technique—a novel approach to canal obturation

Up to now, the gold standard of obturation has been the continuous wave compaction technique.1,2 However, this technique is difficult to perform and needs ...

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