11 April 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is “a computerised process that aims to reproduce human or animal intelligence and that is applied in a vast range of fields (for example, automatic learning, natural language processing and robotics)” [1]. It is already applied in a vast spectrum of disciplines, not only within the field of medicine, but also in […]
3 February 2023
Alginate is the most commonly-used impression material in dental practices [1]. Its uses range from the fabrication of study and antagonist models to the fabrication of work models for orthodontics [2]. Alginate, which has been developed since the 1930s, is a material belonging to the irreversible hydrocolloid category. Its main advantages are its low cost, […]
3 February 2023
Alginate is undoubtedly one of the most commonly used impression materials in orthodontics. (1.2) But why is it so popular? And what characteristics must an “orthodontic” alginate have? Let’s take a look at them. Background: the purpose impressions serve in orthodontics In orthodontics, impressions are usually taken for two reasons: Impressions are used to fabricate […]
3 February 2023
Devitalised teeth are generally teeth that have lost much of their coronal structure as a result of decay processes, fractures or the magnitude of the endodontic access cavity. In these cases, in order to restore structural integrity, a number of different root canal retention systems or endodontic posts have been used with success. (1) Endodontic […]
12 January 2023
Nowadays, marketing is an extremely important aspect of all professions, including dentistry. According to a somewhat primordial definition, marketing consists in the identification and profitable satisfaction of human and social needs [1], thereby identifying a purpose to this activity. According to the American Marketing Association, marketing is “the activity, set of institutions, or processes for […]
12 January 2023
3D printing is an additive process (AM – Additive Manufacturing) that enables the physical construction of digital models by printing layer upon layer. It was invented in 1986 when Charles Hull filed the first patent for stereolithography (SLA), which consisted in creating objects in layers by solidifying liquid resin sensitive to the wavelength of ultraviolet […]
12 January 2023
A model is a positive replica of the dentition and surrounding structures that is used for the diagnostic study of the situation and as a basis for preparing prosthetic and orthodontic appliances.[1] There are study models, also known as diagnostic or preliminary models, working models and master models.[2] Models intended for various uses must offer […]
12 January 2023
A temporary restoration is a temporary device made to improve the aesthetics, stability and function of a tooth. It is used between the preparation of the tooth and the placement of the permanent restoration.[1] There are three main techniques for making temporary restorations: direct, pre-filling indirect and post-filling indirect. Of the various direct techniques, the […]
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