The following five topics were of particular interest to dentists in 2019

In the past year we again presented you with informative topics. Perhaps you missed out on reading one or the other of the posted items? Not a problem! We have summarized the most popular articles for you.

1. Here is how you can achieve natural-looking restorations in the anterior region
   Achieving natural-looking esthetic restorations in the anterior region is not an easy task for many dentists. Several factors come into play when designing true-to-nature anterior restorations. Key aspects include the following: true-to-nature accentuation of the mamelons, opalescence of the incisal edge and halo effect. Read more
   
2. How the Digital Denture works!
   Do you know the Digital Denture (= digital prostheses)? It is a new system for the manufacture of removable dentures. The term Digital Denture is the word used to describe the entire workflow involved in the fabrication of a CAD/CAM milled, full denture. The process is made up of innovative devices, software and materials suitable for both dentists and dental technicians. Read more
   
3. Digital Denture for a life-changing smile - Part 2
   Andrea’s few remaining teeth could not be saved (Part 1) and had to be extracted. Because of her dental history Andrea was terrified of undergoing major dental treatment. Digital Denture enabled us to offer her a “comfortable” treatment approach and an interim denture. She did not have to be without teeth during any part of the treatment. With the help of Digital Denture we produced an interim denture which was ready for the patient at the tooth extraction appointment. Read more
   
4. Dental photography: How to master the art of taking great intraoral pictures
   Intraoral pictures are generally considered particularly tricky. They require you to take a range of challenging details into account. We provide you with some advice that will be of use to you and your assistant to create high-quality clinical pictures. Read more
   
5. Fluoride varnish – How to use it properly
   Find out how to apply a protective varnish (Fluor Protector S) properly by watching an informative video. You will obtain important tips… Read more
   
   

We wish you all the best for the coming year and much success and pleasure in everything you do!

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