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Every material that now sits comfortably in your operatory was once something the profession didn't trust. Zirconia is a great example. In the mid-2000s, the standard indirect restoration was still a PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal) crown. Dentists tolerated ...
At iDD, we are often asked by clinicians and technicians alike: Is edentulous scanning possible with an intraoral scanner (IOS), and is it accurate? The short answer is yes. But it's not always easy, and you ...
Welcome to another digital dentistry review. This time we are going to change course from scanners, 3D printers and CAD/CAM and explore the world of digital spectrophotometers and shade-matching units. Let's talk about one of the ...
Introduction to Digital Dentures I had the opportunity to try out the Rodin Soft Reline Kit, and here is my experience. Relining 3D-printed dentures can be problematic, especially when compared to traditional acrylic dentures. This article ...
Introduction to Navident EVO In the rapidly evolving field of digital dentistry, dynamic navigation systems are emerging as game-changers, particularly in implantology and complex dental surgeries. These systems promise enhanced precision, improved patient outcomes, and potentially ...
Dental technology used to be a traditional craft totally dependent on manual hand skills: dental impressions, poured stone models, and plaster mounting on a physical articulator. Traditionally, the fastest method of fabricating a bite splint was ...
Full arch implant procedures have significantly increased in popularity of the past 10 years. Both among dentists and also patients who are looking for a non-removable treatment modality for the replacement of all their teeth. Regardless ...
When I completed my Bachelor of Dental Technology, I was taught that “proper tooth preparation is key to successful restorations.” And after graduating, my first graduate role as a dental technician was in a CAD/CAM crown ...
In recent years, dentistry has undergone a remarkable transformation, largely driven by the rapid advancement of digital technologies. From intraoral scanning and 3D imaging to computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), these innovations have revolutionized how dental ...
The rise of technology, computer-aided design and manufacturing, 3D printing, and even AI is having a massive impact on our workflows as dental professionals. This evolution has made for some magnificent achievements in the past couple ...
As well as being the director and co-founder of iDD, Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny also works full-time as a dentist in Wellington. So in addition to teaching and providing education on digital dentistry, Dr Ahmad implements these ...
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