A case report by Dr. Clarissa Jänig

The currently available preventive care methods for the maintenance of a good general oral health have been continuously improving. Nevertheless, lengthy (and time-consuming) treatments are almost unavoidable from time to time. At this point, users and practice teams are frequently faced with various challenges. In the following interview, Dr. Getz from Berlin (Germany) tells us more about the use of a smart new auxiliary and his experiences with it: the Umbrella tongue, lip, and cheek retractor.

The Dual-wavelength, soft-tissue laser makes procedures faster and smoother By Dr. Irene Renieris, DDS

A user report by Dr. Sebastijan Mormer Contemporary designed, high quality equipment is important to us in our modern, young dental practice. Only the best is good enough for our patients. Along with our first-class treatment techniques, we rely on our technologically innovative equipment.

By Dr. Mark Pettit, DDS Call me paranoid, but I don’t think I’m alone in having wondered what the dental lab I use thinks of my dentistry. Sure, dental labs deal with things like poor retentive preps, illegible finish lines (margins), pulls in the impression, different viscosity impression materials that aren’t properly blended, insufficient reduction, and inaccurate bites on a daily basis. The real question is, does the lab dread, or love seeing your impressions come through their door?

Case report by Lene Holm Over the past decades, aesthetic dentistry has become a key indication in modern dentistry. Not only due to the increasing tendency of having a beautiful and attractive smile. Spotless teeth are meant to be a symbol of health and success, underlining each individual’s self-confidence. According to the saying, that many ways lead to Rome, the aesthetic treatment concepts are as different as the specific oral situations and requirements. Therefore, the patients’ needs, and objectives should be exactly determined in detail prior to the start of a specific treatment protocol.

Opalescence™ PF 16% Case report by Dr. Clarissa Jänig Cosmetic tooth whitening is increasing in popularity and is a frequent topic on social media. Increasingly, on their own initiative, patients request information about tooth whitening. Depending on the individual patient case, I recommend different products from the Opalescence™ range: the most suitable product for the patient is selected according to the shape of the dental arch, the personal preferences of the patient – with regard to the wearing times of the trays, their reusability for future "refreshment" treatment – and, last but not least, the financial resources available.

User report by Dr. David Stachowicz In many clinical situations, the dental profession can be stressful and demanding for the dentist as well as for the patient. On the one hand, a user’s key requirement is, to have an open and unrestricted access to the treatment area. On the other hand, patients are seeking for enhanced treatment comfort, without being faced with muscle fatigue and anxiety. Seeming to be quite contradictory, these demands commonly cannot be met in an easy way. Very often, there are disrupting elements in the way and the appropriate retraction of all soft tissues can turn out to be genuinely challenging for all parties involved.

Case report by Dr. Clarissa Jänig Stress-associated wear due to tooth grinding and clenching have been continuously increasing. Subsequently, exposed and pain/ sensitive teeth as well as hypersensitive roots have become common reasons for visits in dental practices.

User report by Jacques Nicolas Grebowiec Minimally invasive and aesthetic dentistry is becoming increasingly important —especially in the anterior region. Healthy, white teeth play a key role in self-esteem and social acceptance of patients. Considering this, the discoloration of one or more teeth in the frontal region becomes particularly noticeable and may have a psychological impact on the patient.