Endodontics     06 March 2019

Bioactive cements in endodontics: is the use as a root canal sealer suitable?

The role of bioactive cements in endodontics has been widely debated since the last few years; some of the data are still uncertain and most of them are related...

Oral surgery     06 March 2019

Can the distal space on the second molar, after the germectomy of the lower third molar, cause the onset of delayed infections?

Co-authors: G. Monaco, S. Cecchini, G.A. Pelliccioni.

Late infections resulting from the surgical removal of third molars, despite having a relatively low incidence (from 0.5% to 1.8%), represent a significant ...

Periodontology     06 March 2019

Association between matrix metalloproteinase -9 and periodontitis: data from a meta-analysis

Periodontitis is a common infectious disease that can slowly damage the supporting tissue of the teeth, resulting in loss of periodontal attachment and...

Oral Hygiene & Prevention     06 March 2019

Which beverages can cause tooth wear?

The consumption of carbonated drinks is associated with tooth wear, but for other foods and acidic drinks literature data are still controversial. Moreover, not much...

Europe     12 March 2019

We are in IDS!

38th International Dental Show

Edra will be at the thirty-eighth edition of the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, March 12-16 2019. Visit us at stand A050 hall 2.1 and for those who sign up for Dentistry33...

Prosthodontics     20 February 2019

Partial VS complete coverage restorations

The decision between complete or partial coverage restorations has always been much of an hamletic question in the clinical daily practice. Is always better to...

Restorative dentistry     20 February 2019

Glass ionomer cements VS resin-based composite for restorations in cervical lesions: Which of these have a long lasting?

Non-carious cervical lesions often fail after restoration with resin composites (RC) due to: lack of cavity preparation, use of simplified adhesives (two-step...

Pediatric dentistry     20 February 2019

Can the hypomineralization of enamel in deciduous cause the appearance even in permanent?

The hypomineralization of the molar-incisal enamel (MIH) is defined as a defective development of the dental enamel which affects at least a first permanent...

Europe     16 May 2019

Expodental Meeting

Where: Rimini (Italy), halls A1-2-3 and C1-2-3 of Fiera Rimini. When: on May 16-18, 2019. For additional informations: https://expodental.it/

News     07 February 2019

50 of UNIDI: an important anniversary between tradition and modernity

In 2019 the 50-year anniversary of the National Union of Italian Dental Industries (UNIDI) occurs, which since 1969 has aggregated Italian dental...

Editorials     06 February 2019

Is intraoral scanner reliable?

Intraoral impressions with digital scanners are becoming increasingly popular. The speed and reduction of the steps necessary to reach the final product are...

Endodontics     06 February 2019

When is it necessary to use CBCT instead of periapical radiography?

INTRODUCTION Periapical radiography is used as an instrument of investigation in endodontics, both for the diagnosis and for the evaluation of the outcome...

Orthodontics     06 February 2019

Removable appliances for the treatment of skeletal Class II malocclusions

INTRODUCTION In the treatment of Class II malocclusions a huge number of variables are involved and not only the class improvement but also the airways...

Implantology     06 February 2019

Rehabilitation of three elements with three CSR implants of different neck morphology - a clinical case

Giuseppe Pellitteri

A 40-year-old female patient with third-degree furcation on the element 1.6 and severe bone resorption of the elements 1.4 and 1.5 which caused third-degree...

Oral Hygiene & Prevention     06 February 2019

Can oral diseases in pregnancy lead to complications?

INTRODUCTION Every year, 32 million children are born prematurely or too young for their gestational age (Lee et al., 2013). Several risk factors for preterm birth...

Periodontology     06 February 2019

Surgical treatment in a patient with severe chronic periodontitis - a clinical case

Maria Di Martino

A woman of 34 years in 2013 presented to our attention for a chronic localized severe periodontitis at the level of incisors 1.1-1.2. Clinically, between the two...

News     01 February 2019

Dentsply Sirona supported tooth preservation and oral health project in Amazonia

In July 2018, Dentsply Sirona partnered with two exciting projects in Brazil. A team from Doctors without Borders, with Dr. Caio Machado, travelled for 35 days to the indigenous people of...

Prosthodontics     23 January 2019

Is polymerization able to improve adhesive dentistry?

In the era of minimally invasive interventions, adhesive dentistry significantly revolutionized the clinical practice of most dentists, allowing dental...

Digital Dentistry     23 January 2019

Fiber posts made with CAD/CAM system: a valid alternative to metal posts made in laboratory

The old diatribe between the fiber post and the metal post seems to have been definitively resolved, since the survival of the teeth reconstructed with the first...

Restorative dentistry     23 January 2019

Which therapy is more effective for the treatment of fluorosis?

INTRODUCTION Dental fluorosis is a chronic condition due to excessive ingestion of fluoride. This leads to a disturbed enamel formation characterized by...