The last decades have seen an enormous change in dental treatments – especially in the field of indirect restorations – catalyzed by numerous new tooth-coloured materials, adhesive protocols, an ongoing trend towards monolithic restorations and the general acceleration of development cycles. On the other hand, increasing economic pressure and hygiene requirements – particularly against the … Read more
Implant treatment complications related to both screw and cement-retained installation systems appear to be similar and troubling. Peri-implant disease treatments can be uncomfortable, expensive, and unpredictable.1,2 Intra-oral cementation can consistently optimize the fit of implant parts and reduce cantilevers to improve access to care,3,4 but has been plagued by complications related to residual subgingival cement … Read more
Clinicians worldwide share a common need: a simplified adhesive and self-adhesive cementation procedure using a single product that can deliver high esthetics, exceptional bond strength and effortless clean-up. G-CEM ONE™, the new self-adhesive resin cement from GC, brings together high adhesive performance and excellent self-curing ability for a wide range of indications in one product … Read more
Abstract The use and popularity of both zirconia and lithium disilicate have increased dramatically over the last several years (Fig. 1). In fact, if current trends hold¹ it is entirely possible that that the escalating use of both zirconia and lithium disilicate will soon lead to the demise of traditional PFM’s. This article will focus … Read more
The word NEXUS has been in my lexicon for 137 years. It was “stolen” from Avrum King who wrote a newsletter back in the 70’s and 80’s on practice management. His background or so he claimed was rumour and propaganda psychology which today would be a phenomenal fit for politicians and dental companies……humour (arh, arh). … Read more