3 February 2023
Alginate is undoubtedly one of the most commonly used impression materials in orthodontics. (1.2)
But why is it so popular? And what characteristics must an “orthodontic” alginate have?
Let’s take a look at them.
In orthodontics,…
3 February 2023
Devitalised teeth are generally teeth that have lost much of their coronal structure as a result of decay processes, fractures or the magnitude of the endodontic access cavity.
In these cases, in order to restore structural integrity, a number of different root canal retention systems or endodontic…
12 January 2023
Nowadays, marketing is an extremely important aspect of all professions, including dentistry.
According to a somewhat primordial definition, marketing consists in the identification and profitable satisfaction of human and social needs [1], thereby identifying a purpose to this…
12 January 2023
3D printing is an additive process (AM – Additive Manufacturing) that enables the physical construction of digital models by printing layer upon layer.
It was invented in 1986 when Charles Hull filed the first patent for stereolithography (SLA), which consisted in creating objects…
12 January 2023
A model is a positive replica of the dentition and surrounding structures that is used for the diagnostic study of the situation and as a basis for preparing prosthetic and orthodontic appliances.[1]
There are study models, also known as diagnostic or preliminary models, working models and…
12 January 2023
A temporary restoration is a temporary device made to improve the aesthetics, stability and function of a tooth. It is used between the preparation of the tooth and the placement of the permanent restoration.[1]
There are three main techniques for making temporary restorations: direct, pre-filling…
21 October 2022
The Casartelli (or Bridge Guide) impression technique is best suited to fixed prostheses, clinical cases in which correct reproduction of the preparation margin is complex or when other previously used impression techniques have failed.
We will now focus on why this technique was developed, its…
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]:
All impression materials fall into one or the other of these categories, which differ…
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