3 October 2022
Understanding the information on the label of a disinfectant product is essential for effective pathogen removal and safety during use of the product. Knowing how to read the labels of a chemical product makes it possible to identify the nature of the risks resulting from its use, thus protecting oneself and the community as a […]
8 September 2022
What impression materials are used in dentistry and how are they classified? Impression materials can be divided into two main types [1,2]: Elastic impression materials Rigid (or non-elastic) impression materials All impression materials fall into one or the other of these categories, which differ in how they can be used after setting in the oral […]
8 September 2022
187 ISO standards have been published in the field of dentistry, regulating almost all aspects of the dental industry and establishing the requirements that need to be respected. (1) ISO is an independent, international, non-governmental organisation. Its membership is made up of the national standardisation institutes of 167 countries around the world. (2) Knowledge sharing […]
30 August 2022
There are a many different impression materials on the market. Some of these, like hydrocolloids, are intended only for preliminary impressions while others, like elastomers, offer better performance and can therefore be used for final, precision impressions. Elastomers are also used to make other materials in addition to impression silicones. Impression silicones come in two types: […]
30 August 2022
The production of a stone model is a key part of most procedures that result in a prosthesis or orthodontic device [1]. Stone models are positive reproductions of the patient’s intraoral anatomy. They are made from negative moulds, themselves obtained from intraoral impressions made using impression materials (alginates, polyvinylsiloxanes, etc.). They are then mounted in an articulator […]
30 August 2022
Gypsum is a mineral form of calcium sulphate dihydrate. It has been known for millennia and has been used for many purposes. 5000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians used to fire “plaster of Paris” in open air furnaces. They then added water to make cement for assembling the blocks of the pyramids (e.g. the pyramid […]
30 August 2022
As things stand today, most rehabilitative processes in dentistry involve one or more phases distributed between the dental practice and the laboratory. The dental technician is the lab professional who works in close collaboration with the dentist and produces various types of devices starting from a replica of the patient’s anatomy, as part of a […]
8 July 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious impact on all professions, but the risks faced daily by certain workers are particularly high. Front line professionals, in other words healthcare operators and operators in basic necessity supply chains, have been exposed to a high risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2 while working to ensure that our communities […]
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.
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