April 22, 2019

The aim of this study was to compare the glide path preparation times of stainless steel hand files, PathFile® (Dentsply Sirona), and the WaveOne® Gold Glider (Dentsply Sirona).

April 21, 2019

Part of creating an optimal workflow involves the ability to reliably plan for variables that differ with each patient. 3D imaging gives the clinician the ability to view anatomical structures not seen in two-dimensional images. The following case study involving a male patient in need of a restoration shows the advantages of utilising 3D imaging and an integrated digital workflow.

March 18, 2019

Exact reproduction of provisionals with IPS e.max Press Multi

February 11, 2019

A 28-year-old female patient had the primary complaint of spacing in the upper front tooth region. The patient’s medical history did not reveal any systemic diseases and an intraoral examination revealed presence of midline spacing between maxillary central incisors (~2mm) (Figs. 1 and 2).

January 13, 2019

Prosthetic treatment using monolithic all-ceramic crowns and composite bridges

December 11, 2018

Composite Artistry has become an important element of direct restorative treatment in dental practice today enabling clinicians to create life-like restorations with individualized characterizations to match the patient’s natural teeth.

December 9, 2018

Using 3M™ Impregum™ Soft Quick Step Polyether impression material. Open Tray/Pick-up Technique

October 7, 2018

The layering concept using IPS e. max Ceram power materials

August 10, 2018

Recently, several new ceramic materials were launched in the market due to the growing demand for safety and aesthetically pleasing prosthetic solutions. CAD/CAM chairside technology has been developed with the aim of manufacturing prosthetic structures with characteristics of constant quality. CAD/CAM technology not only offers the possibility of directly designing a restoration on a computer and automatically obtaining the final product, but also offers many advantages compared to the conventional techniques in terms of speed, precision and ease of use. The following case shows how MyCrown CAD/CAM chairside can change traditional dentistry by opening new ways of solving for both aesthetic and health issues.

August 2, 2018

Highly esthetic and high-strength monolithic IPS e.max CAD restorations

July 20, 2018

The configuration of post-endodontic treatment cavities is typically deep. If the surrounding tooth structure is still intact, there will be a high C-factor (cavity configuration factor) due to the large surface area for the filling material to bond to.

July 19, 2018

A case study by Dr. Carlos Eduardo Sabrosa, DDS, MSD, DScD featuring 3M™ RelyX™ Veneer Cement and 3M™ RelyX™ Unicem Aplicap™ Self-Adhesive Resin Cement

June 18, 2018

Although the headquarters of COLTENE are in Switzerland, its endodontics plant is in southern Germany. At the factory, located in Langenau, a town between Stuttgart and Munich, 155 employees produce treatment auxiliaries and endodontic equipment in a fully automated and camera- and laser-controlled process. The German location houses an impressive logistics department thanks to the office’s central location. Dental Tribune was invited to learn more about the company’s endodontic products.

June 10, 2018

A 43 year old female came to my practice with a history of non-attendance. She was concerned about generalised sensitivity with her heavily-restored dentition, many teeth of which featured extensive composite restorations with recurrent caries detectable both clinically and radiographically. Certain teeth with extreme structural compromise were planned for bonded porcelain restorations, however, restorations like this large MOD were planned to be restored with direct composite due to financial constraints.

May 26, 2018

The SDR® technology from Dentsply Sirona provides an unmatched combination of flowable consistency, excellent cavity adaptation, unique self-leveling and minimal shrinkage stress.

May 14, 2018

A case study by Dr. Carlos Eduardo Sabrosa, DDS, MSD, DScD featuring 3M™ RelyX™ U200 Self-Adhesive Resin Cement

April 9, 2018

It is well established that caries levels in industrialized nations have decreased over the last few decades with the greatest reductions occurring on the smooth and approximal surfaces. Because of the complex occlusal anatomy, more sensitive and reproducible diagnostic tools for precise caries detection in children are needed.

March 16, 2018

A case study by Dr. Carlos Eduardo Sabrosa, DDS, MSD, DScD featuring 3M™ RelyX™ Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement.

March 10, 2018

Tabitha Acret explains how Guided Biofilm Therapy has revolutionised how she treats orthodontic patients

February 13, 2018

“We live very far away, in the Congo, but we come to Tunis twice a year, in December and August. We would like you to be our children’s orthodontist, and sincerely hope that you will accept them as your patients.”

February 11, 2018

Indirect restorative procedures can be time-consuming and complicated: many different processes from impression taking to cementation are carried out in the dental office, and in each of them, different strategies may lead to success. However, some of the available materials and techniques will involve a lot of effort, while others enable users to proceed quickly and simplify the complete procedure. A simplified workflow from prep to crown that really makes life easier for the dental practitioner is described below.

January 26, 2018

Female patient, 47 years old, presented with a clinical picture of extensive iatrogenic perforation of the furcation region of the dental element 36 (Figs. 1 and 2), associated with radiographic bone loss, vestibular fistula and pain on palpation. The patient reported history of having been previously subjected to an urgent intervention in this tooth by other professional, as it presented acute pain characteristic of pulpitis.

January 25, 2018

Cementation of all-ceramic restorations using Variolink Esthetic.

January 23, 2018

Traditionally cosmetic dentistry was a term associated with the placement of crowns and veneers in the aesthetic zone, with many dentists adopting an aggressive preparation approach in order to facilitate the placement.

January 13, 2018

D rings are the real topic of Garrison’s systems. The “v” shape of a ring that fits in the interproximal area allows a good fit between the cavity margins and the matrix in the buccal and palatal walls.

December 1, 2017

It becomes especially challenging for dental technicians to produce natural, age-appropriate reconstructions in the visible area of the mouth for older people. It is recommended to establish a very planned procedure based on the characteristics of the natural teeth for the individualization and characterization of such a restoration.

November 18, 2017

With the information now available to the general public through internet access, many patients often come to visit a dentist already armed with some facts they have researched. This also fuels the attitude of, “l'm too busy to keep coming to see the dentist- I need it all done in one visit."

November 18, 2017

In this case, the patient contacted the clinic because she was both unhappy with her upper anterior teeth and worried about the increasing crowding. At this time, she did not feel that crowding in the lower arch was a problem.

November 14, 2017

A clinical case that explains the technique step by step

October 27, 2017

Peri-implant disease diagnosis is as fundamental as controversial. Although the progress made during the last decades, it’s still hard to find univocal definitions and unambiguous diagnostic criteria.8,14,30