Editorials 23 December 2020
Dear Colleagues,December 2020 marks the end of a very unexpected and difficult year for the entire planet. Covid-19 pandemic literally modified our lives and our habits starting from the very...
Oral surgery 23 December 2020
Which is the best solution between open flap and flapless technique placement of dental implants?
The use of dental implants in the rehabilitation of partially or totally edentulous patients is a routine procedure with very high and predictable success rates . Despite this, the placement of a...
Implantology 23 December 2020
In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for implant-supported fixed prostheses. Correct placement of dental implants is critical to achieving both functional and aesthetic success. In...
Multi-chromatic restorations, which require the combination of different shade together, can be complex and difficult to use and, if the materials are not used correctly, the final esthetic result...
Endodontics 07 December 2020
The technological evolution of CBCT machines: an opportunity for modern endodontics.
Author: Dr. A. Bebi
Recent years have seen CBCT exams become increasingly widespread and, as machine development continues to expand their application range, they look set to play an ever-greater role in dentistry.The...
Periodontology 07 December 2020
According to the new 2018 classification scheme, the diseases previously recognized as chronic (CP) or aggressive (AgP) periodontitis were grouped under a single category named periodontitis. A wide...
Denture stomatitis is an oral inflammation commonly affecting denture wearers. It is mostly observed on the palatal mucosa, accompanied by erythema, mucous membrane inflammation and sometimes pain or...
Digital Dentistry 24 November 2020
Co-author: F. Florenzano
Today, the use of digital workflows for the fabrication of indirect restorations is constantly increasing thanks to the evolution of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing-based...
Implantology 24 November 2020
During the explanation of implant-based treatments three factors may influence the level of fear and anxiety experienced by the patient: • the quantity of information demanded by the...
Periodontology 24 November 2020
A new genetic approach to identify those at high risk of generalized aggressive periodontitis
In this case-control study the authors selected some genes and loci which might be associated with generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAgP), to identify the susceptibility genes of GAgP in...
Endodontics 24 November 2020
M. Esposito, L. Sbricoli, J. Buti, U. Uccioli, M. Tallarico
PURPOSE. To ascertain whether it is better to endodontically retreat a previously endodontically treated tooth with periapical pathology and/or symptoms and an uncertain prognosis, or to replace the...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 10 November 2020
Providing dental care during infectious disease outbreaks carries inherent risks for dental healthcare professionals (DHPs) due to the splashes and aerosols generated during dental treatments. The...
Orthodontics 10 November 2020
With the increasing demand for facial esthetics, patients' expectations regarding dental treatment have increased. The treatment of median maxillary diastemas (MMD) stands out as one of the most...
Implantology 10 November 2020
Authors: G. Cannizzaro, P. Felice, D. R. Ippolito, M. Lazzarini, E. Velasco-Ortega, M. Esposito
OBJECTIVES: To compare 10- to 16-mm-long implants inserted into maxillary sinuses augmented with a lateral approach versus 8-mm-long implants placed in crestally augmented sinuses, both loaded early...
Market 10 November 2020
Author: Luigi Campopiano
When we talk about financial planning, one of the most famous and useful theories for understanding the importance of looking ahead is certainly Life Cycle Theory, presented by Franco Modigliani and...
Editorials 27 October 2020
At the end of the day, we'd like to think that all the treatments we have offered our patients are the best possible. Dentists make efforts to enhance their knowledge, tirelessly studying and...
Periodontology 27 October 2020
Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT): does it really stop progression of periodontitis?
Periodontitis can be defined as inflammation of the periodontal tissues. The inflammatory response due to the accumulation of pathogenic bacteria in subgingival plaque leads to clinical attachment...
Implantology 27 October 2020
It has been suggested that the therapeutic outcome of nonsurgical and surgical periodontal treatment is associated to defect morphology. In light of the importance of defect morphology upon the...
Therapeutic mouth rinse contain active ingredients that help control bad breath, plaque and gingivitis. Some of the more common therapeutic ingredients contained in mouthwashes are essential oils...
Implantology 15 October 2020
THE PROSTHETIC EMERGENCE PROFILE ON IMPLANT-SUPPORTED CROWNS. HOW TO PROVIDE THE BEAUTY
Live Webinar with Prof. Diego Lops
Title: THE PROSTHETIC EMERGENCE PROFILE ON IMPLANT-SUPPORTED CROWNS. HOW TO PROVIDE THE BEAUTYAuthor: Prof. Diego LopsWhen: Octoberr 16 th, 2020Time: 5pm west coast - 2pm east...