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Immediate full-arch zirconia implant therapy utilising the power of robotic assistance and digital scanning

In the ever-evolving realm of modern dentistry, innovations are continually reshaping the landscape of patient care, bringing greater precision, efficiency ...

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A fully guided digital workflow for predictable implant planning and placement

A 62-year-old male patient was referred to my practice for implant planning and treatment in the maxillary anterior region. The teeth in the maxillary ...

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A non-surgical orthodontic approach using clear aligners in a Class III adult patient

Over the past decade, there has been a notable surge in the use of clear aligners, and their benefits and advantages have been extensively documented. ...

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On the pulse of endodontics—the key role of new technologies in root canal therapy

“Faster, higher, stronger”—this motto certainly no longer applies only to the Olympic Games. How can certain tasks be performed even more precisely, ...

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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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Treatment of severe oral pathology in pre-geriatric patients: A proposal for a clinical protocol for same-day dentistry

Modern restorative and prosthetic dentistry have undergone significant advances over the last five years. Innovations in dental materials have truly ...

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Maxillary full-arch implant-supported rehabilitation with a digital workflow: Two-year follow-up

Complete edentulism is an irreversible condition that is a known marker of disease burden for oral health.1 Edentulism significantly influences both oral ...

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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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Endocrowns milled from CAD/CAM composites for high strength and flexibility

In the case described in this article, the patient benefited from the innovative clinical use of a high-quality milled composite material (Grandio blocs, ...

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Revolutionising dental treatments: The power of digital integration with Invisalign Smile Architect

In modern dental practices, a multidisciplinary approach is employed, each specialty collaborating towards the outcome in terms of predictability and ...

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The transformative power of AI in dentistry

When we think of artificial intelligence (AI), our minds often conjure up images of sentient humanoid robots from iconic science fiction films like 2001: A ...

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The missing link

I am very passionate about surgery, and my days are typically taken up with treating complex cases, including those involving 3D bone and soft-tissue ...

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The necessity of multiple aligner attachments—a reality check

In my practices, lecturing and life, I live by the acronym I:CAN—Improvement: Constant and Never-Ending. This means a constant search for better ways of ...

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Predictable aesthetic success with a digital workflow

Dentists today are living during exciting times when advancements in materials, techniques and diagnostics allow us to predictably improve the quality of ...

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An aesthetic, minimally invasive restoration using a fully digital workflow

A 42-year-old male patient presented to our practice hoping to improve his smile. He was conscious of the worn dentition of the maxillary anterior sextant ...

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Implant treatment of the fully edentulous patient—contribution of digital techniques

An 82-year-old patient presented for complete rehabilitation. The existing maxillary bridge showed Grade III mobility and the residual mandibular teeth ...

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The transparent gingiva project IV

Digitalisation has penetrated the dental implantology field extensively, considerably changing how patients are treated. Widespread access to digital tools ...

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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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How to master intra-oral scanning—full-arch scans in 45 seconds are within your reach

Intra-oral scanning has taken the dental industry by storm. Over the past decade, we have watched traditional impression taking become completely disrupted ...

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External cervical root resorption in anterior mandibular area: Diagnosis and treatment alternatives

The aetiology of external cervical root resorption remains unclear, and it is probably a multifactorial problem, causing dentine exposure to the oral cavity...

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Refer forward: Digital technology empowering removable prosthodontics

Transitioning from analogue to digital dentures has significant benefits for oral healthcare professionals, laboratories and patients. The implementation of...

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Interdisciplinary treatment of an adult patient with worn anterior teeth

The process of decision making is nowadays influenced by the continuous flux of information, the advancement of technology and the development of new ...

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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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In the laboratory: Automation rules the future of 3D printing

NEOLab, located in Andover in Massachusetts in the US, is the largest privately owned orthodontic laboratory in the country. With more than 45 years in ...

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Conservative aesthetic management of white spot fluorosis lesions

Dental fluorosis is an enamel anomaly that adversely affects inorganic phase deposition and organisation, causing enamel hypomineralisation.1 Despite the ...

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Diastema closure using a direct two-matrix technique

The patient presented with spaces between teeth #11 and 21 and between teeth #12 and 11. During the diagnostic phase, a digital screening of the smile line ...

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Management of complex endodontic cases using Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers

Treating molars has always been challenging for clinicians. The variety of anatomical configurations causes many difficulties during the instrumentation ...

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Proper curve of Spee levelling as a key factor in the treatment of deep bite with aligners

The use of aligner treatment led to the observation that molar extrusion seems to be prevented during dental movement by full daily use of aligners. This ...

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3D fabrication workflow: Solid and lattice-structured titanium alloy dental implant overdenture bars

Dental implants remain the gold standard for the replacement of one or more missing teeth.1, 2 In an edentulous arch, rehabilitation with implants provides...

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Screw-retained restoration of a maxillary first molar and second premolar

Dental implants are widely accepted as a successful method for replacing missing teeth. The success of dental implant treatment depends on many factors, ...

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