25 September 2024
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with pathologies affecting the vital or necrotic pulp of the tooth. (1)
Super-elastic nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) alloys have been used in endodontic instruments since the late 1980s (2-3) and the first nickel-titanium rotary endodontic instrument…
25 September 2024
The faithful reproduction in a plaster cast of the soft tissue adjacent to a restoration, on teeth or implants, known as a “gingival replica”, is an essential step in creating a prosthesis that meets the aesthetic, biological and functional requirements to replace dental tissue (1).…
9 August 2024
Thanks to new developments in materials, modern dentistry is undergoing a true methodological revolution. In that context, the evolution of materials and adhesive systems is having an impact on the restorative approach to the posterior elements, considerably modifying the treatment plan. (1,2) …
4 July 2024
The precision of crowns at the occlusal level is an extremely important aspect of prosthetic rehabilitation (1).
From a clinical point of view, excessive contact on a tooth/implant can lead to pre-contact or interference during eccentric movements of the mandible, while loose contact would be inconsistent…
4 July 2024
Scannable bite registration materials are extremely useful in clinical dental practice, allowing the accurate transfer of the maxillomandibular relationship and offering stability to the dental models mounted in the articulator.
The scientific literature…
6 June 2024
One of the greatest restrictions with traditional orthodontics has always been how to deal with anchorages. Indeed, complex movements and biomechanical functions, such as those involved in the extraction of impacted dental elements, in dental intrusion movements or in major sagittal translations,…
6 June 2024
The AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) recommends having the first orthodontic visit no later than 7 years of age. (1) Waiting any longer could be a mistake since some problems are easily correctable if diagnosed early.
Early interceptive treatment can correct some malocclusions which,…
17 May 2024
According to the Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms (GPT), a dental prosthesis is defined as “an artificial replacement (prosthesis) of one or more teeth (up to the entire dentition in either arch) and associated dental/alveolar structures; dental prostheses usually are subcategorised as…
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