30 August 2019
Just like the dental surgery, the dental laboratory is a place in which it is essential to follow the procedures for correct disinfection and sterilisation of surfaces, devices and instruments.
29 August 2019
The dental unit is where all medical procedures are performed on the patient. As well as being an indispensable component of the dental practice, unfortunately it is also the main vehicle of cross infections between staff and patients, both exposed to pathogenic micro-organisms carried by blood, oral and respiratory secretions and contaminated equipment. Numerous studies have […]
19 July 2019
The impression phase forms part of many procedures carried out in the dental practice, such as fixed and mobile prostheses, on implants, indirect fillings, but also the creation of individual impression trays, creation of bites and whitening masks, and for use in dental case studies. The impression material is chosen depending on the purpose for […]
19 July 2019
Over time, various materials have been used to make impressions of the oral cavity and create permanent restorations. Like many things in dentistry, impression materials have developed rapidly, thanks in part to the developments put on the market by manufacturers. Elastomers, for example, are a group of materials widely used in dentistry, and include addition and […]
19 July 2019
The impression tray is the starting point for any type of indirect rehabilitation, whether a mobile prosthesis, or a prosthesis on implant. The first step in choosing the correct impression tray is determining whether the procedure requires a standard or custom tray. The standard devices on the market are available in solid or perforated metal or in […]
19 July 2019
Addition silicones are the most precise materials used for the duplication of models in the dental laboratory. They are used for casting in the same way as gels (reversible hydrocolloids), but differ in that their hardening is non-reversible, therefore they cannot therefore be re-used. Due to their precision, they are used mainly for applications requiring a […]
18 February 2019
In any healthcare facility of any size, the correct disinfection and sterilisation of the surfaces and equipment used for treatment is crucial to avoid the risk of transmitting pathogenic micro-organisms to staff, patients, visitors and equipment.
21 October 2018
Creating high precision prostheses involves taking impressions, and subsequently producing quality stone models, particularly in terms of the accuracy of detail reproduction and dimensional stability.
Zhermack SpA has been one of the most important producers and international distributors of alginates, gypsums and silicone compounds for the dental sector for over 40 years. It has also developed solutions for the industrial and wellbeing sectors.
Zhermack SpA - Via Bovazecchino, 100 - 45021 Badia Polesine (RO), Italy.
