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Zygomatic dynamic navigation: New challenges and possibilities

The presence of sufficient bone volume is one of the most important criteria for successful osseointegration of implants,1 wherefore restoration of ...

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Autogenous transplantation followed by conservative root canal therapy: Three years follow-up

Although the final goal of the endodontic therapy is to provide symptom-free functional teeth with healthy periapical tissue long term,1 the severely ...

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Driving on autopilot

Long, narrow root canals are a real challenge even for renowned endodontic experts. Just like a good navigation system in your car, modern endodontic motors...

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Endodontic treatment of maxillary left first molar with complicated root canal system

The patient reported on in this article was referred to my dental office by his general dental practitioner. There was a large cavity and symptoms of ...

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How COVID-19 has forced us all to relook our practices, lives and goals

Many of us react in quite different ways to changes happening around us. Take a moment to read this short account of what is not so much my change journey, ...

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The use of new technologies and digital implant solutions in a one-stage surgical procedure

The aim of this article is to present a case of single-tooth prosthetic restoration in the aesthetic zone step by step. The patient was referred to our ...

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New Age orthodontics and orthopaedics with temporary anchorage devices

As the profession of orthodontics evolves, we as orthodontists must continue to create solutions in order to offer a variety of treatment options to our ...

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EdgeFile X7: Beastly bifurcation

In this article, I report a case of a 33-year-old patient with irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic periapical periodontitis affecting tooth #26 (Fig. 1). ...

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Guided applications for partial extraction therapy

Dental implants to replace missing teeth have become an integral part of current conventional dentistry. Accepted protocols now include two-stage delayed ...

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Veneer restoration: Calibrated preparation to close diastemas

Tooth structure preservation is the best way to avoid more invasive therapies. In young patients especially, more conservative techniques should be applied....

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Compromised maxillary dentition treated with Straumann Pro Arch and a digital workflow

Successful immediate implant placement associated with immediate loading remains one of the greatest clinical challenges. In addition to the placement of an...

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Interview: High-quality dental treatments with CAD/CAM technology

Janne Ruokola, Planmeca’s sales manager for CAD/CAM products, has been working with CAD/CAM technology for more than ten years. In his career, he has seen...

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Overdenture solutions for today’s economy

In today’s economy, we have seen dramatic changes in lifestyle, health and income. Because of this, we have seen patients delay dental treatment until ...

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Single-tooth restoration using an all-ceramic implant solution

The latest generation of two-piece ceramic implants (zirconia) is considered an alternative treatment option to titanium implants owing to their excellent ...

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Ten guiding principles as we recover from lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic

One of the lessons we have all observed in recent months is that the effects of COVID-19 and the responses of populations and their governments have varied ...

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Immediate implant placement and restoration in fractured incisor with external root resorption

Many factors can be related to apical root resorption and rounding, among them orthodontic movement and occlusal trauma. In severe cases, the tooth can even...

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New paradigm in aesthetic restoration

This article presents a case of aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth using KATANA Zirconia Ultra Translucent Multi Layered (UTML; Kuraray Noritake ...

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Mill, polish, seat! Indirect procedures in the dental workflow

In addition to the primary wishes of the patient regarding prosthetic treatment, namely safety, comfort and aesthetics, are the need for an efficient ...

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Occlusion principles for the practising dentist in the digital age

What do dentists want to know about occlusion? Occlusion may appear complicated because of the multiple factors involved, such as teeth, muscles and the ...

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Computer-aided, template-guided immediate implant placement and loading in the mandible

Computer-aided implantology (CAI) was introduced more than 25 years ago with the aim of facilitating implant planning and avoiding intra-operative ...

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Management of iatrogenic pulpal floor perforation in a mandibular molar with MTA and PRF

This was a challenging case with the combined issues of a failed root canal therapy and an iatrogenic perforation of the floor of the pulp chamber. Though ...

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Clinical management of maxillary second molar root canal therapy in different anatomical situations

Maxillary second molars are always a challenge for root canal therapy. This difficulty is related to the location of the tooth, way back in the maxilla with...

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Immediate loading of a socket shield post-extraction implant with the final CAD/CAM crown

Immediate implant placement is a well-recognised and successful treatment option after tooth extraction.[1, 2] Success rates for both immediate and ...

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The role of interdental cleaning for oral health, general health and quality of life

Recent research shows that oral health is an essential prerequisite for people’s well-being and quality of life. In order to reach the global goals for ...

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Endodontic follow-up in strongly curved root canals

The lasting success of any root canal therapy is always only apparent after long-term observation. In this article, based on a case study, the author ...

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Shaping a Type V mandibular premolar with VDW.ROTATE

Many years ago already, the anatomy of root canals was described as showing variability and being of a complex nature.[1] According to Vertucci, the ...

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Dynamic navigation—The future of minimally invasive endodontics

Dynamic real-time surgical navigation digital imaging, diagnostics and impressions, and the use of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture ...

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Digital face-bow transfer technique dentofacial analyser for dental aesthetics

Digital workflows are becoming more popular and are in demand among clinicians and laboratory technicians owing to the increased incorporation of CAD/CAM ...

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Digital ecosystem: The future is not in five years, the future is now

At a time when venerable institutions in numerous countries, such as the UK’s National Health Service, are already setting up their own digital ecosystems...

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Straumann Pro Arch concept with fully guided implant and abutment placement

In cases of severe posterior bone atrophy, Straumann Pro Arch is a solution that helps achieve fixed restoration for the patient. Straumann Guided Surgery ...

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