Digital Dentistry 07 July 2023
By Lorenzo Breschi and Carlo D’Alessandro
The aesthetic outcome of dental treatments relies heavily on the natural integration of prosthetic restorations with the surrounding periodontal or peri-implant soft tissue.
By Lorenzo Breschi and Annamaria Forte
AI models have been applied to mapping the finishing line of tooth preparations or assisting in tooth anatomy selection for the automated design of dental restorations by using CAD methods.
Digital Dentistry 11 June 2023
Dental erosion and ultrathin CAD-CAM glass-ceramic and composite resin occlusal veneers
By Lorenzo Breschi and Diego D’Urso
Thanks to modern technology, an alternative to traditional onlays and complete coverage crowns for dental erosion exists in ultrathin bonded posterior occlusal veneers.
Digital Dentistry 09 June 2023
Association between intracanal medicament radiopacity, streak artifact production using CBCT
This study aimed to calculate the correlation between the radiopacity levels of various intracanal medicaments and radiolucent streak formation using cone-beam computed tomography.
Digital Dentistry 01 June 2023
Computer-aided implant surgery: An ally against bacterial antimicrobial resistance?
Static computer-aided implant surgery (S-CAIS) offers the possibility of inserting multiple implants in an optimal tridimensional position with a lower surgical time compared to a conventional...
Intraoral scanners (IOS) are continuing to gain popularity in clinical dentistry, replacing the traditional impression-taking and related technology. Despite their increasing importance, there are...
By Lorenzo Breschi and Annamaria Forte
Although the use of direct resin-based composite restorations is broad and can provide reliable and esthetic results, the higher mechanical properties and color stability of CAD/CAM restorations have...
Digital Dentistry 20 April 2023
WhatsApp is the most used communication app according to the survey that found 84.3% used the app. Traditional text messages are sent by 50.9% of doctors, while only 14.5% use Telegram or...
The position of dental implants is generally verified through imaging exams, even though its use exposes patients to radiation. Using polyurethane jaw models, the purpose of this in-vitro study was...
Digital Dentistry 02 April 2023
A digital workflow for perio analysis and crown lengthening: a case report
By Lorenzo Breschi and Diego D’Urso
Coachman et al. have presented a case report of surgical crown lengthening in an esthetic region to describe how a digital workflow can improve diagnosis, treatment outcome and follow-up.
Digital Dentistry 16 March 2023
At IDS, Carestream Dental reveals how to connect to an open, smarter world
Carestream Dental will introduce the Neo Edition of the CS 7200 imaging plate system, demonstrating its continued investments in innovation. Other Neo and Evo Editions of its CBCT systems will ...
Digital Dentistry 10 February 2023
By Professor Lorenzo Breschi, Annamaria Forte
High aesthetic demand has revolutionized the treatment plans favored by the developments in materials and technique technologies.
Digital Dentistry 09 February 2023
Since the mid-1770s the history of dentistry has involved the introduction of new high-tech materials and manufacturing processes, materials often borrowed from fields unrelated to dentistry.
Digital Dentistry 07 January 2023
The creation of a mock-up shows how the digitization of patient data with the use of innovative software functions.
Digital Dentistry 02 January 2023
Comparison of dental CBCT imaging protocols in dental implant surgery
Researchers found that low-dose CBCT imaging protocols provide accurate 3D anatomical information with an improved benefit-risk ratio.
Digital Dentistry 21 December 2022
Researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial with four years of follow up, comparing the traditional “All on Four” technique with a digital smile designed computer aided approach.
Digital Dentistry 15 December 2022
Accuracy of interdental cavity measurements performed on digital radiographs
from Dental Cadmos
The aim of the study was to evaluate the accuracy of linear radiographic measurements obtained with three different systems of artificial interdental cavities.
Although computer-assisted implant surgery is gaining popularity in dentistry and several recent studies were published, the results encompass a wide range of...
Digital Dentistry 29 October 2022
Despite the broad use of lithium disilicate systems, in recent years there are new developments of a more reliable glass-ceramic with further increased strength...
Digital Dentistry 15 October 2022
Full-arch implant rehabilitation: digital or traditional impression?
A prospective clinical study compared for the first time the accuracy of digital and conventional maxillary implant impressions for completely edentulous patients.