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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
8 July 2022
Abrasion and erosion are the two most frequent causes of loss of dental tissue.
Abrasion is a mechanical phenomenon caused by repeated abrasive movements, which may be either parafunctional, like bruxism, or traumatic, such as incorrect brushing techniques and, possibly, the use of highly abrasive…
8 July 2022
Over the last decade, the spread of Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) has led to the development of digital technologies and new workflows in the field of dentistry. [1] Dentists are making an increasing use of intraoral scanners, which produce STL files and generate…
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