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 […]
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.
9 October 2018
In precision impression-taking of fixed prostheses on natural teeth, the accuracy of the yield of the preparation end margin is vital. The most commonly used techniques involve the utilisation of elastomers.
28 September 2018
The change in the concept of health has led to a growing focus also on aesthetics on behalf of patients, who are increasingly including this aspect in the assessment of their overall physical and mental wellbeing.
18 September 2018
Duplication of the gypsum model is a useful process, sometimes even irreplaceable, in certain dental processes, for instance when there is a risk of damage (even at anatomic detail level) or if it is useful or necessary to make changes during the modelling of the manufactured product. This way, you very simply avoid having to […]
2 September 2018
Among the various solutions for gingival reproduction, Zhermack decided to focus on addition silicones, especially owing to the long working period they provide for the dental professional. This article provides a detailed analysis of the procedure for the correct use of Gingifast Elastic silicone in an emergency profile duplication case.
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 35 years. It has also developed solutions for the industrial and wellbeing sectors.
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