The power of digital dentistry

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Noncarious cervical lesions (NCCL) have a multifactorial etiology. The terms abfraction, abrasion, and erosion are also used to describe the same lesion. NCCLs can lead to gum recession which is one of the most frequent gingival defects. NCCLs generally also involve loss of tooth structure. Therefore, treatments should be planned and performed in an interdisciplinary manner. When NCCL is minimal, the choise to use simple direct restorations is the main therapeutic option. If it is serious, microsurgical treatment or, more precisely, interdisciplinary treatment might be necessary. Root coverage by microsurgical methods is the most challenging esthetic procedure. There are many techniques available of which we must always choose the method that can ensure and control root coverage in the long term.
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The link between Noncarious Cervical Lesions (NCCL) and gingival recession. Etiology and treatment. A narrative review.

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Introduction: The fundamental mechanical properties of 3D printed surgical guides used in orthodontics represent an important indicator for the accuracy of the insertion of skeletal anchorage devices. The tensile strength of devices printed by stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) methods, respectively, is influenced by factors such as finishing process.
Aim of the study: This study illustrates a comparison of the tensile strength in two different types of 3D printed devices (SLA, DLP respectively) undergoing or not a standard process of polishing.
Material and methods: Twenty-four specimens obtained according to ASTM D638-14 (Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics) were used for the evaluation of tensile strength. Four groups of 6 samples from each category were created: SLA polished, SLA unpolished, DLP polished and DLP unpolished. After removing the support, finishing was performed to obtain smooth surfaces, according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. Type V specimen was used to perform tensile tests in accordance with the standard procedures ASTM D638-14 which recommends at least five specimens to be tested for each sample.
One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test showed statistically significant results at p &lt; 0.05. SPSSv17 software was used for statistical analysis of the numerical variables, and also descriptive statistics were performed.
Results: The measurements included: tensile strength (maximum load), tensile stress at maximum load and tensile strain at maximum load. The maximum load (tensile strength) of the polished specimens was lower, both for the SLA and DLP, with no statistical significance results.
Conclusions: The conclusions indicated differences between maximum load and tensile stress at maximum load between polished and unpolished specimens, in both SLA and DLP groups. Althought the polishing process reduces the tensile strenght, the data analysis did not present statistically significant results.
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George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu-Mureș

Evaluation of the tensile properties of polished and unpolished 3D SLA- and DLP-Printed specimens used for surgical guides fabrication.

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Introduction: Prosthetic restorations in the frontal teeth, in addition to functional and prophylactic requirements, must respond in a special way to aesthetic needs. This desideratum is a challenge, especially when the support for the future prosthetic parts is not characterized by a uniformity of color. This paper wants to highlight the importance of the color of prosthetic abutments, in the case of single restorations, for the frontal teeth. Case presentation: This manuscript presents the clinical case of a patient, with different prosthetic abutments, namely: a hybrid implant abutment - titanium and zirconium (lateral incisor - 1.2), nonvital natural teeth (central incisors – 1.1 and 2.1) and a vital natural tooth (lateral incisor – 2.2). Three single ceramic crowns on zirconium were confectioned, one with implant support and the other two on dental support, and a veneer for the vital lateral incisor. Conclusions: The prosthodontist must develop the best prosthetic solution for each individual case, together with the technician, so that the aesthetic results are not negatively influenced by the different colors of the existing prosthetic abutments.
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The influence of the prosthetic abutments colour in the aesthetics of the frontal teeth. A case report.

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An overdenture is a denture supported partly by soft tissues and partly by retained teeth or implants. Magnetic tooth-retained overdentures are used to increase support, retention, and stability but also prevent alveolar ridge resorption. Magnetic attachments increase the retention of partial or complete dentures regardless of the path of the insertion and, in addition, can be used for abutment teeth with periodontal disease. This paper discusses two oral rehabilitation cases with total and partial tooth-retained overdenture.
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Total and partial magnetic retained overdenture. A clinical report.

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