In fixed prosthodontics, the accuracy of the impression technique and of the definitive casts is essential for proper fabrication of restorations, thus preventing biologic and prosthetic...
Inlay and overlay are a good and right choice in case of large carious and restorative defects. The introduction of CAD/CAM system gives the possibilities to...
Digital Dentistry 20 December 2021
The spread of the CAD/CAM system has become increasingly evident in recent years and its use is not only limited to restorations and prostheses on natural teeth, but also to the rehabilitation of...
Digital Dentistry 13 December 2021
Digital systems are becoming tools used by many dentists and they have been successfully integrated into clinical dentistry. It has already been proved that digital scanning techniques are a...
Digital Dentistry 24 November 2021
Co-authors: A. Comba, F. Del Bianco
Monolithic translucent and multilayer zirconia fixed partial dentures are relatively new treatment that gained popularity thanks to the evolution of dental digital workflows. Morsy et al....
Digital Dentistry 05 November 2021
3D CAD/CAM planning of clear alignment treatment for complex orthodontic case
Author: Rafi Romano
The following case presenta- tion will present complex aes- thetic and functional case of sever deep bite with relapse of previous orthodontic treatment in childhood, combined with periodontic...
Epidemiological investigations reveal that the life expectancy is getting longer, and people keep their natural teeth until old age, as tooth loss now almost always occurs in an older age segment. In...
Digital Dentistry 27 October 2021
Digital Procedures Compared to Conventional Gypsum Casts: an ex vivo study
Computer-assisted design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems have made single tooth indirect restoration easier, faster, and more predictable. Intraoral scanning and milling devices allow simple and fast...
Authors: Prof Dr Daniele Cardaropoli, Dr Alessandro Roffredo
Female patient, 65 years old, requested a visit for widespread pain in the second quadrant, particularly localized in the molar area.The intraoral periapical examination (Fig. 1) reveals bone...
Authors: Prof. Dr. Daniele Cardaropoli, Dr. Alessandro Roffredo
Second of 3 clinical cases in which three-dimensional radiology has allowed us to avoid making diagnostic errors otherwise not evaluable with two-dimensional radiography alone.
Market analytics company, Emergen Research, forecasts that the global dental 3D printing market will reach a growth rate of 26.5% CAGR during 2028, according...
Authors: Prof Dr Daniele Cardaropoli, Dr Alessandro Roffredo
First of 3 clinical cases in which three-dimensional radiology has allowed us to avoid making diagnostic errors otherwise not evaluable with two-dimensional radiography alone.
Digital Dentistry 23 July 2021
Maxilla orientation and occlusal plane recording in a digital workflow using a silicon key.
Nowadays the digital dentistry has paved the way for a more efficient dental workflow. The many tools that have been integrated into digital technology have made dental procedures more accurate and...
Co-author: Claudia Mazzitelli
As a matter of facts, endodontically treated teeth (ETT) long-term success depends on the type and quality of the coronal restoration. Different restoration designs have been proposed over time,...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly present reality in the medical field and is making its way more and more in dentistry. The purpose of integrating AI in dentistry is to improve dental...
Digital Dentistry 03 June 2021
What are mechanical and biological properties of Zirconia-Reinforced Lithium Silicate (ZLS)?
The constant research of new restorative materials has lead to the production of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramics (ZLS), a material with high mechanical and esthetic performances, that...
Digital Dentistry 30 May 2021
Compared to full crowns, onlays can restore the damaged occlusal surface with minimal tooth reduction. However, the long-term results must be considered when evaluating the success of a prosthetic...
Co-authors: Roberto Spreafico, Franco Brenna, Cesare Robello, Massimo Nuvina, Massimo Mario Gagliani
The aim of this study is to pro- pose an update on ceramics for partial and total indirect reconstructions performed with CAD/ CAM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Through a careful study of...
Digital Dentistry 09 May 2021
Co-authors: A. Comba, F. Del Bianco
In recent years, cad-cam technologies were introduced in dentistry in order to improve accuracy and reduce operative time and production costs of prosthetic restorations. Cad-Cam software are...
Digital Dentistry 25 April 2021
Interview with Eric Zarakov
Eric Zarakov, SVP of Sales & MarketingHolds two US & two International Patents - 27 years of experience in Digital Photography - Past Companies: Apple, Foveon, Tessera1) How did Bellus3D...