Zhermack Information Magazine

Fixed prostheses supported by multiple implants: technical procedures for fabrication

14 November 2023

The literature provides ample evidence that the technical procedure for the fabrication of fixed prostheses supported by multiple implants are fundamental phases for determining the success of restoration [1–3]. This article therefore analyses the technical procedures inherent to the fabrication of fixed prostheses supported by multiple implants, in order to clarify an area that is […]

Clinical procedures for fixed prostheses on multiple implants

6 October 2023

Implant-supported fixed prostheses include all those dental prostheses such as crowns, full-arch prostheses and partial prostheses, as well as maxillofacial prostheses, that are anchored to and entirely supported by dental implants [1]. Clinical and technical phases of the fabrication of multiple-implant prostheses The clinical and technical techniques for making multiple-implant prostheses consist of a series […]

From the practice to the laboratory: the importance of the dentist-technician relationship

3 October 2023

Today, high-quality, modern dentistry must afford time and workflow optimisation, while maintaining an outstanding quality level. For this to be possible, without burdening the organisational and economic dynamics of the practice, it is necessary to establish a flawless relationship between the clinical part and the dental laboratory part, i.e. the relationship between the dentist and […]

Resin disks, characteristics and opportunities

7 September 2023

The innovation brought about by digital technologies has now partly or completely revolutionised certain workflows, not only in dental practices, but also in dental laboratories [1–3]. In dental laboratories, digital workflows have accelerated various procedures that in the past, with analogue methods, were very time-consuming for dental technicians (for further information see Digital laboratories and […]

The disinfection hierarchy: virucidal activity and its different efficacy levels

7 September 2023

The main purpose of infection control can be briefly summarised as blocking the transmission of microorganisms or pathogens.  This block must be applied in two directions. The first is the prevention of vertical transmission and the second is the prevention of horizontal or lateral transmission.  Prevention of vertical and lateral transmission Vertical transmission is the propagation […]

How to prevent the spread of infection in dental practices

6 September 2023

In the field of dentistry infectious agents can be transmitted by inhalation, injection, ingestion, and contact with the mucous membranes, with the conjunctiva or with the skin. [1]. In a dental practice, one of the main routes of transmission is direct exposure to blood or body fluids. Gingival bleeding mixes with saliva, which must therefore be […]

Impression techniques for use on edentulous patients

31 August 2023

Full edentulism is a fairly common problem and is often treated will full removable dentures. Clinicians use different materials and techniques to take the final impression. Adopting the correct impression technique improves the quality of the restoration, and therefore improves the patient’s quality of life. (1) Impression techniques for edentulous patients can be broken down […]

5 flaws to be avoided for proper impression-taking

28 August 2023

Succeeding in obtaining a prefect impression is perhaps one of the most complex challenges facing dentists, especially when taking impressions on patients with fixed restorations (1). It is interesting to note that a fairly high percentage of the impressions that leave dental practices and are delivered to dental laboratory benches have obvious flaws (2-4). The […]