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Open-healing approach to avoid flap mobilization and subsequent morbidity

This retrospective analysis evaluated the outcome of bone regeneration using membranes in an open-healing approach.

Materials and systems for all ceramic CAD/CAM restorations

Dental crowns have been used for decades to restore compromised, heavily restored teeth, and for aesthetic improvements. New Computer Aided Design/Computer ...

To what extent is prevention addressed in dental education?

It is that time of the year when students are busy finishing their semester at the dental school. For first-semester students, the next five to six years ...

Thermoplastic materials in dental technology

Thermoplastic materials have been used in aviation and space engineering for a long time. Owing to their high mechanical strength and low modulus of ...

Ceramic implants: What benefits do they offer?

LEIPZIG, Germany: Although the search for metal-free implant materials began in the late 1960s, recent improvements in ceramic materials have made their ...

Organisers start countdown to IDS 2017

COLOGNE, Germany: In less than four months, the 37th edition of the International Dental Show (IDS) will be opening its doors in Cologne. Held from 21 to 25...

December: A look back and forward

Dear ADDE members and supporters, With Christmas around the corner, we can say that 2016 was a good business year for the dental industry and the ...

“We have managed this for 100 years”

Since 2009, Lutz Müller has been President of the German Federation of Dental Trade (Bundes-Verband-Dentalhandel - BVD). In his role, he is committed ...

10 percent discount on the European Dental Trade Survey

With the 2016 Survey on the European Dental Trade, ADDE has been proud to have compiled yet another comprehensive market study with the most relevant topics...

Adhesive cementing of porcelain veneers with PANAVIA V5: A clinical report

Case presentation: A male patient reported to the clinic with two discoloured composite corner build-ups on teeth #11 and #21 (Fig. 1). These vital teeth ...

Webinar to examine porcine xenograft use in surgery

LEIPZIG, Germany: Bone grafting is a common procedure in periodontology and implantology, as it replaces missing or defective bone with a suitable ...

The 3-D Difference: Cone Beam CT diagnostics to enhance treatment—Part II

This article will deliberate advanced implant dentistry using the 3-D difference to diagnose and treatment plan the failing maxillary arch in the third ...

eCligner—aesthetic orthodontic appliance

Over the last two decades, transparent removable orthodontic appliances have been developed to treat patients who desire a more aesthetic and comfortable ...

New medical devices regulation: EU reaches deal

ADDE considers the agreement on the EU medical device regulation a good compromise. With the new rules, the European level of safety in medicine and ...

Interview: “Increase the attractiveness for your customer”

For each newsletter, the ADDE conducts an exclusive interview with a leading representative of the European dental trade industry. For this issue, we spoke ...

September: Brexit and new Market Survey

A warm welcome to the second Association of Dental Dealers in Europe (ADDE) newsletter exclusively for our members and affiliates. A great deal has happened...

List of Events: September – October

The upcoming two months are marked by a number of regionally important dental fairs in Europe, from which dental dealers will gain a broad impression of ...

Three-year clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients treated according to the All-on-4 concept in the daily practice: A prospective observational study on implants and prosthesis survival rates and complications

Objective: All-on-4 treatment concept is widely applied for complete-arch rehabilitations. Nevertheless, minor technical and biological complications can ...

Accelerated generation of human induced pluripotent stem cells from human oral mucosa using episomal plasmid vectors and maternal transcription factor Glis1

Objective: Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) possess high pluripotency and differentiation potential and may constitute a possible source of autologous...

Treatment coordinator: The bridge to case acceptance

You might think that in fi nancially challenging times the last thing you need is a new member of staff. For a practice to thrive and prosper in a difficult...

“Find it, fix it, and leave it alone”

This three-part principle, though originating in the field of osteopathy, can find great application in modern endodontics, where we deal with routine root ...

Bone block graft to treat an apicomarginal defect simultaneously with apical surgery of the maxillary incisors: A case report with three-year follow-up

Objective: The objective of this article is to describe the successful management of an apicomarginal defect of a maxillary lateral incisor with a bone ...

Fibre posts and tooth reinforcement: Evidence in the literature

'Traditional thinking that a post is only placed to retain a core and serves no other purpose may no longer be valid.'[1] The preservation of dentine ...

Composition of platelet-rich plasma gel: A Western blot analysis

Objective: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel is an autogenous blood-derived material that may be used as a regenerative agent of oral structures. The ...

Spontaneous bone regeneration after removal of cysts: One-year follow-up of 336 consecutive cases

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess spontaneous bone healing after enucleation of large jaw cysts without using any grafting material.

Knowledge about risk factors associated with periodontal disease among patients referred to a specialist periodontal clinic

Objective: The patient’s awareness and knowledge of periodontal disease is a key factor for successful periodontal treatment. The objective of this ...

Use of mineral trioxide aggregate in endodontic retro-filling

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is an endodontic sealer that emerged on the market in 1998. Through proven scientific results it has became the true ...

Between BOPT and BTA: A case report on shaping the gingival contour around tooth-supported restorations by means of provisional resin crowns

Shaping the soft-tissue contour around implants with provisional resin crowns after implant placement has become a frequently used technique in implant ...

Eleven tips for success in your dental clinic—Part I: SWOT analysis and loyal patients

During this journey towards business growth and educational development with this new series on tips for success in your dental clinic, I am going to ...