Henry Schein Dental Solutions Aug/Sep 2025

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Preventative 8 - 15

Cosmetic & Restorative 16 - 33

Endodontics 34 - 35

Infection Control 36 - 39

Pain Control 40 - 43

Surigcal 44 - 45

Equipment 46 - 52

Welcome to the August/September 2025 Edition of Dental Solutions In this issue, we shine a spotlight on the evolving landscape of oral health, from early childhood care to advanced restorative techniques highlighting the tools, technologies, and insights that empower dental professionals across Australia.

Building Healthy Smiles from the Start

Innovations in Restorative Dentistry

The start of August 2025 marks Dental Health Week in Australia,

Explore clinical case studies showcasing the latest in composite

to align with the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) strong

technology and aesthetic restorations. From the seamless

focus on paediatric oral health, Henry Schein has also created

integration of G-ænial™ A’CHORD in anterior restorations

a number of free patient resources for your practice (see pages

to the dual-shade layering techniques with CLEARFIL

X to Y). These offer practical guidance for parents and care

MAJESTY™ ES-2 Premium, these features demonstrate how

givers to support children’s dental development from birth

modern materials are transforming patient outcomes.

through adolescence. Tools such as “Brushing Basics” and “10 Dental Milestones Every Parent Should Know” provide age-

This edition is packed with insightful articles, real-world case

specific tips and highlight the importance of early orthodontic

studies, and practical resources, brought to you by leading

assessments and healthy snacking habits which you can share

global manufacturers and respected clinical professionals to

with your patients.

support you and your practice every step of the way.

Preventive Care and Ergonomics This edition encourages practices to embrace tools and connected technologies like the Colgate Connect app created to help patients track their brushing habits and how practices can promote prevention to reduce their environmental footprint.

In “When You Pick It, You’re More Likely to Stick With It,” we explore the benefits of inter dental brushes versus and how giving patients the freedom to choose their interdental brushes can significantly boost daily compliance and improve longterm oral health outcomes.

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Brushing Basics: Building Strong Habits From The Start A parent’s guide to confident brushing at every age

Highlighting the importance of children’s oral

3 to 6 years

health, this flyer shows how parents and

Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste

caregivers can support healthy habits from an

Encourage your child to try brushing, but always supervise and

early age. Supporting your child’s oral health

Establish a regular brushing routine in the morning and evening

through each stage of development sets the

Use a fun timer or song to help brush for two full minutes

foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

6 years and up

finish the job. Teach them to spit out toothpaste, not rinse

Most children begin brushing more independently around

Birth to 12 months

this age, but supervision is still important. Remind them to

Wipe your baby’s gums with a soft, clean cloth or silicone finger

brush all surfaces - not just the front teeth. Introduce proper

brush after feeds. Once the first tooth appears, start brushing

flossing technique, or use child-friendly flossers. Reinforce the

twice daily with a soft-bristled baby toothbrush Use water only -

importance of brushing before school and before bed

no toothpaste yet Schedule your child’s first dental visit by their

Common mistakes to avoid

first birthday

Using too much toothpaste

12 months to 3 years

Skipping brushing after sugary snacks or drinks

Begin using a small amount of fluoride toothpaste - about the

Not brushing for the full two minutes

size of a grain of rice. Brush twice daily (especially before bed)

Letting young children brush unsupervised too early

Sit your child on your lap or stand behind them while brushing

Forgetting to replace toothbrushes every 3 months or after illness

Start gently flossing once any two teeth touch Children this age

• • • • •

need full parental assistance when brushing

Healthy brushing habits support strong smiles Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste Clean between teeth daily Eat a diet low in added sugar Visit the dentist regularly from age one

For more free patient resources visit: Henry Schein is proud to support dentists and specialists across Australia with the tools and resources they need to guide families through every stage of oral development. From early childhood to confident teenage smiles, we’re behind every step forward.

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When To See An Orthodontist Understanding your child’s developing smile Highlighting the importance of children’s oral health, this

Signs your child may benefit from an orthodontic check-up

Healthy habits matter at every stage No matter your child’s age or stage, four key habits support lifelong oral health:

flyer shows how parents

• Early or late loss of baby teeth

and caregivers can support

• Mouth breathing

• Brush twice daily using fluoride toothpaste

healthy habits from an early

• Crowded, crooked or misplaced teeth

• Clean between teeth daily using floss

age. Supporting your child’s

• Jaw shifting, clicking or popping

• Eat a nutritious diet low in added sugar

oral health through each

• Speech difficulties

• Visit your dentist regularly

stage of development sets

an early review gives the orthodontist a

the foundation for a lifetime of

baseline for future development.

healthy smiles.

What to expect at the first visit

What age should my child see an orthodontist?

• Difficulty chewing or biting

• Thumb sucking beyond age 5

or interdental brushes

Even if none of these signs are present,

The orthodontist will examine your child’s teeth, jaws and bite, possibly take X-rays or images, and provide advice on any

Orthodontists recommend an initial

next steps. Sometimes early treatment

assessment by around age 7. At this

is recommended, but often the child will

stage, children typically have a mix of

simply be monitored over time. Early

baby and adult teeth, and the jaw is still

assessments do not always mean early

growing. Seeing an orthodontist early

braces, but they help support the best

allows problems to be identified and,

long-term outcome.

in some cases, corrected before they become more complex.

Your dentist may suggest a referral earlier depending on your child’s needs.

For more free patient resources visit: Henry Schein is proud to support dentists and specialists across Australia with the tools and resources they need to guide families through every stage of oral development. From early childhood to confident teenage smiles, we’re behind every step forward.

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DENTAL HEALTH WEEK 25

10 Dental Milestones Every Parent Should Know Supporting your child’s oral health journey, from first tooth and beyond

Highlighting the importance of children’s oral health, this flyer shows how parents and caregivers can support healthy habits from an early age. Supporting your child’s oral health through each stage of development sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

1. First Tooth Erupts (Around 6 Months) Begin brushing as soon as the first tooth appears - twice a day with a soft baby toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste.depending on your child’s needs.

2. First Dental Visit (By 12 Months) Your child should have their first check-up by age 1. Early visits help normalise the dental experience and spot any issues early.

3. First Full Set of Baby Teeth (Around 3 Years)

8. Eruption of First Permanent Molars (Around Age 6)

20 baby teeth should be in place by now.

These “six-year molars” don’t replace

Keep brushing twice a day and begin

baby teeth, so they often go unnoticed.

gently cleaning between teeth with floss

Keep brushing and ask your dentist

or interdental brushes.

about protective sealants.

4. First Diet Milestone: Reduce Added Sugars

9. Orthodontic Assessment (Around Age 7)

Establish tooth-friendly eating habits early.

Your dentist may recommend an early

Limit sticky snacks, juice, and sugary

visit to the orthodontist to assess jaw

treats - your child’s teeth will thank you.

development or bite issues - even before

5. Establishing a Dental Home By age 2–3, it’s ideal to have a regular family dentist - someone your child knows and trusts.

all adult teeth are in.

10. Transition to Independent Brushing (Ages 8–10) Supervise brushing until around age 8,

6. First Loose Tooth (Typically Age 5–7)

then support your child as they develop

Celebrate this milestone! Keep up daily

Healthy Habits at Every Stage No matter the milestone, support your child with these four essentials:

brushing and flossing as adult teeth start to appear.

7. First Sports Mouthguard Once your child begins playing contact sports, a properly fitted mouthguard is essential to protect those growing teeth.

good habits on their own. in added sugar

• Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste • Clean between teeth daily • Eat a nutritious, low-sugar diet • Visit your dentist regularly

For more free patient resources visit:

Henry Schein is proud to support dentists and specialists across Australia with the tools and resources they need to guide families through every stage of oral development. From early childhood to confident teenage smiles, we’re behind every step forward.

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Healthy Snacks for Happy Teeth Simple swaps to support your child’s smile

Highlighting the importance

Why snacks matter

Snacks to enjoy occasionally

of children’s oral health, this

Frequent snacking, especially on sugary

Some snacks are best kept as treats due

flyer shows how parents

or sticky foods, feeds the bacteria that

to their high sugar or acid content, or

cause tooth decay. Children’s teeth

their tendency to stick to teeth:

and caregivers can support

are still developing and need extra

• Muesli bars

healthy habits from an early

protection. Choosing tooth-friendly

• Dried fruit

snacks can help keep enamel strong and

• Fruit juices and flavoured milk

age. Supporting your child’s

gums healthy.

• Lollies, biscuits and cakes

oral health through each

• Soft drinks or sports drinks

stage of development sets

Snack smarter with these ideas

the foundation for a lifetime of

These foods support dental health and

healthy smiles.

are easy to include in lunchboxes or after school:

One of the most impactful habits to get right early is healthy snacking. What your child eats between meals can have a big impact on their teeth.

If your child does have these occasionally, try to keep them to mealtimes and follow up with water.

Supporting lifelong oral health

• Fresh fruit like apple slices or berries

Healthy eating is just one part of a strong

• Vegetables sticks with hummus

dental routine. Encourage your child to:

or tzatziki • Cheese cubes or slices • Plain popcorn

• Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste • Clean between teeth daily with floss

• Wholegrain crackers

or interdental brushes

• Unsweetened yoghurt

• See their dentist regularly

• Boiled eggs

• Choose a balanced diet low

• Nut butters (where allergy-safe) on

in added sugar

toast or celery • Water or milk instead of juice or soft drinks

For more free patient resources visit: Henry Schein is proud to support dentists and specialists across Australia with the tools and resources they need to guide families through every stage of oral development. From early childhood to confident teenage smiles, we’re behind every step forward.

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The Importance of Tracking Oral Health One of the greatest challenges we face as dental professionals is

Whilst the quantity of toothbrushing daily is an important factor

helping our patients be aware of the state of their oral health as

towards optimising a person’s oral health, it is ultimately the

well as maintain it in the long term. In this article, I hope to share

effectiveness of plaque removal across all tooth surfaces

some insights into the importance of tracking oral health and tools

when brushing that is the biggest prevention factor for dental

available to help your patients maintain optimum oral health.

diseases. One method which can be helpful in educating the efficacy of brushing is to use plaque disclosing tablets.

Peter Drucker, the renowned management consultant, once

These chewable tablets are made with food-grade vegetable

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famously said that “you can’t improve what you don’t measure”.

dyes that stain plaque either a red or purple colour to show

This statement rings true for any habit we have in life, whether

plaque that is still adhered to the tooth surface.3 Whilst these

consciously or unconsciously. When considering habits that

are effective educational tools to help patients improve their

maintain good oral health, we as dental professionals know

brushing efficacy, long-term compliance can be low as one

all too well that brushing and flossing the teeth twice daily is

disadvantage is it can temporarily stain the soft tissues around

the key. When establishing these habits however, a reliable

the teeth.

tracking system is required to reinforce the habit long enough A great solution to this is the use of digital connected health

for it to become second nature.

technologies that track brushing duration, habit and brush For young children aged less than 6 years of age, it is generally

positioning to ensure effective brushing of all tooth surfaces. One

advised that parents brush the teeth for their children as

such toothbrush that allows this tracking is the Colgate Pulse

children this age do not yet have the manual dexterity of fine

Series 2. This electric toothbrush uses bluetooth connection to

motor control to be able to effectively brush well. Establishing

the Colgate Connect App on any smartphone device. A great

these routines whilst young can ensure that once they start

functionality of this application is the guided brushing tool which

to brush on their own from 6 years old and older, they will

in real time is able to educate users on how to get the most

automatically continue this habit. Of course in childhood,

effective brush score up to 100%.4 Other brushing markers that

children seldom keep up habits of their own volition unless

are tracked with this application include brushing angulation as

supervised and monitored by parents. One great way for

well as brushing pressure, which is a great tool for overzealous

children who are learning to brush on their own to track their

brushes who are prone to toothbrush abrasion. In alignment with

brushing progress is the use of a daily tracking tool whereby

connected health integration technology platforms available with

they can tick after they complete the habit. One tool that is

modern smart technologies, the brushing data from the Colgate

available to parents that clinicians can recommend is the Col-

Connect App can also be integrated with the Apple Health App.

gate Oral Health Heroes Challenge which is part of the Bright

This allows Apple users to see their oral health progress linked

Smiles, Bright Futures educational resources. This includes a

in with all other health parameters being recorded summarised

brushing challenge that requires children to tick the morning

in one area.5

and night boxes for 28 days (4 weeks).

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Brushing Challenge

Oral Health Hero

Brush Morning and Night for 28 days!

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The Colgate Connect App can also be integrated with Amazon Alexa which allows the Alexa smart assistant to send users

You’re half way there

well as order new replacement brush heads three-monthly.

Smart reorders can also be set up with Amazon Alexa so users can ensure they have adequate of replacement Forsupply more activities

visit www.colgatebsbf.com.au brush heads. This provides a convenient solution for patients

to have a new brush head every three months on their electric toothbrush since brush bristles become less effective with use over time.6

Dr Kaejenn Tchia is a recent graduate working in a corporate private practice in Darwin, Northern Territory. He is the current President of the Australian Dental Association NT Branch Inc. He has also served leadership positions for Bupa Dental Corporation including the Clinical Advisory Panel,

Connected care technologies represent the next frontier of tools patients can use to track and optimise their dental health.

It is important for dental professionals to stay updated on emerging technologies so they can best empower patients to make the best decisions for their oral health.

Clinical

Procurement

Committee

and

currently the Graduate Committee. He is passionate about helping and collaborating with fellow dental colleagues, recently embarking on a new journey to help recent graduates eliminate burnout through a 6-step B.E.L.I.E.F System through his motivational coaching platform, The Limitless Dentist. Kaejenn is a member of the Colgate Advocates for Oral

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Colgate-Palmolive. Colgate Oral Health Heroes Challenge. Colgate Palmolive.

Accessed January 23, 2025. https://www.colgate.com.au/oral-health-education/ educational-resources/oral-health-heroes-challenge

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Colgate Global Scientific Communications. What Disclosing Tablets Can Tell You About Plaque. Colgate-Palmolive. 8, 2024. Accessed January 23, 2025. https:// www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/plaque-and-tartar/disclosing-tablets-plaque#

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Colgate-Palmolive. Guided Brushing. Colgate Connect Support. Accessed January 23, 2025. https://connectsupport.colgate.com/hc/en-au/articles/4418730306578Guided-Brushing

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Colgate-Palmolive. Use Colgate Connect with Apple Health. Colgate Connect Support. Accessed January 23, 2025. https://connectsupport.colgate.com/hc/enau/articles/4418706873874-Use-Colgate-Connect-with-Apple-Health

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Colgate-Palmolive. Use Colgate Connect With Amazon Alexa. Colgate Connect Support. Accessed January 23, 2025. https://connectsupport.colgate.com/hc/enau/articles/4418733980818-Use-Colgate-Connect-with-Amazon-Alexa

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Health: Content Community and hopes to use this platform to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in dentistry and provide mindset tools, which can help his colleagues unlock their next level of growth and success.

Kaejenn Tchia Northern Territory

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reminders on when they need to charge their toothbrush, as

Do It Your Way: 5 Ways to Champion Sustainability in your Dental Practice.

You don’t have to be a practice owner to champion sustainability. And practicing in a sustainable way isn’t just about reusing, recycling and flicking light switches when you leave a room [1] [2]. Here are five ways you can champion your personal sustainable practice no matter where you work and who you work with, or for.

1. Champion prevention to reduce interventions.

3. Harness the power of collaboration

Motivate patients to champion prevention to reduce their

Understand the benefits of integrated care [2,4] by involving

. Many of our patients are aware

suppliers, practice staff and patients. Maintain a good stock

of their environmental impact, and some may wish to leave

control system by advocating to order products in bulk to

. Prevention reduces the need for

reduce transportation costs, and use materials before expiry [1].

environmental footprint a smaller footprint

[2,3]

[3]

interventions to mitigate upstream energy consumption such as manufacturing and transport of treatments and materials, and reduced patient journeys further mitigates carbon emissions [1].

2. Promote and provide optimal long-term interventions Include environmental costs as a consideration when you discuss treatment options with patients [2, 4]. Opt for materials that have a track record for quality and durability. Durable treatment options reduce long-term financial burden, reduce environmental costs, and increase patient satisfaction. While

Plan and communicate your procedures in advance to help your assistant anticipate immediate clinical need to reduce their sterilising load and waste.

Consider batching appointments for families and book long appointments for multiple treatments. As long as it’s financially viable for patients, long appointments reduce surgery turnover, sterilising loads, improves your hourly rate reduces patient visits and consequently, emissions [1, 4].

4. Strive for dental excellence

the initial cost of a temporary solution appears low, long term

Become a lifelong learner and adapt new technologies and

costs include additional appointments for repairs, that result

methods [4]. Many new technologies are designed with the

in wasted materials, resources, and clinical time, and can

environmental factors in consideration. For instance, cloud

diminish your career satisfaction [1, 4].

based practice software reduces paper waste and scanning technologies replace impression material.

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Author Dr Arosha Weerakoon is senior lecturer and course coordinator at the University of Queensland’s (UQ) School of Dentistry in public health and professional practice, supervises research in dental materials, and is part of a multidisciplinary UQ team working to implement and evaluate the use of AI in higher education. She is principal dentist and owner of Tewantin Family Dental on the Sunshine Coast, serves as Deputy Chair of the Clinical Advisory Council

for

Country

to

Coast

Queensland,

and as an Advocate for Oral Health and Key Opinion Leader for Colgate. She collaborates with industry partners such as Kuraray Noritake Dental, contributes to national and international professional bodies, including the Australian Dental Congress organising committee. Arosha is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of

5. Be the change…

Dental Surgeons, International College of Dentists,

you want to see (attributed to Mahatma Ghandhi). Research

and the Pierre Fouchard Academy.

shows that our behaviours, beliefs and health outcomes are often shaped by the people close to us [5]. Essentially, we are the

Her commitment to professional development was

sum of the five closest people in our circle, and our habits and

recognised with the 2022 BOQ Specialist Practice

behaviours are moulded and influenced by our proximal networks

Bursary from the Australian Dental Association

[6]

. And in dental practice, our networks are our colleagues,

(QLD) and the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Convention

and support staff. We spend more time with our workmates,

Trailblazer Grant in 2019. The same year, she won

than we do with our own partners and family. So if you want to

Universities Australia’s Vice Chancellor’s Award for

influence your fellow workers, be the change you want to see.

science communication.

Start incorporating these practices into your workflow, and you may be surprised the ripple effect and influence in everyone’s

As a science communicator, Arosha communicates

behaviour .

oral health messages to the public through

[1]

You don’t have to be a practice owner to champion sustainability.

Remember to promote the environmental benefits of prevention, deliver durable dental interventions, unite to mitigate waste, adapt evidence based sustainable practices and champion sustainability in your practice.

various media platforms. Globally, Arosha is the top contributor on oral health-related articles for The Conversation Media Group.

She is

dedicated to enhancing oral and general health through community engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient empowerment. As a Colgate Advocate for Oral Health, Arosha aims to foster meaningful dialogue among health

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Martin, N. and S. Mulligan, Environmental Sustainability Through Good-Quality Oral Healthcare. Int Dent J, 2022. 72(1): p. 26-30.

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Byrka, K. and F.G. Kaiser, Health performance of individuals within the Campbell paradigm. International Journal of Psychology, 2013. 48(5): p. 986-999.

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Swart, T., The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life. 2019: Random House.

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When You Pick It, You’re More Likely to Stick With it Customising interdental brush recommendations Interdental brushes are the most effective tools for cleaning between teeth, especially for patients with spaces or periodontal disease. Share your knowledge with your patients and allow them to try different interdental brush options available. Patients are more likely to use the brush daily if they can choose the brushes themselves. TePe offers a wide range of interdental brushes, all of which carry the ADA seal of approval. This article highlights the importance of interdental brushes for maintaining oral health, provides practical tips for dental professionals and share everything worth knowing about TePe’s interdental brushes.

Interdental brushes play a key role in daily oral hygiene care Maintaining good oral health is crucial for preventing

Evidence-based recommendations for interdental brushes

periodontal diseases and ensuring overall well-being. Among the various tools available for mechanical plaque removal,

Interdental brushes have been identified as the most effective

interdental brushes have emerged as the most effective for

tool for removing plaque between teeth and improving gingival

cleaning between teeth and improving gingival health. This

health. The systematic review and network meta-analysis

article highlights the importance of adding interdental brushes

conducted by Slot et al. (2020) emphasised the superiority of

to the daily oral hygiene routine, based on insights from two

interdental brushes over other interdental cleaning devices,

comprehensive studies: “Sälzer 2021, Contemporary practices

such as dental floss and toothpicks. The study found that

for mechanical oral hygiene to prevent periodontal disease”

interdental brushes significantly reduced plaque and gingivitis,

and “Slot 2020, Mechanical plaque removal of periodontal

making them a fundamental part of the oral hygiene routine for

maintenance patients”. Read more, and you will also be

periodontal maintenance patients

presented the range of TePe’s interdental brushes, to facilitate a suitable brush for everyone.

The role of plaque control in periodontal health Periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, are primarily caused by the accumulation of dental plaque. Periodontal disease most often starts between the teeth. Gingivitis, the initial stage of periodontal disease, is characterised by inflammation of the gums and can progress to chronic periodontitis if left untreated. Controlling plaque effectively is essential for preventing these conditions and maintaining periodontal health.

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Advantages of interdental brushes 1. Superior plaque removal:

6. Patient compliance:

Interdental brushes are designed to reach areas between

Interdental brushes are more likely to be used consistently by

teeth that regular toothbrushes cannot access. Their bristles

patients compared to other interdental cleaning tools. Their

effectively remove plaque and food particles, reducing the risk

ease of use and effectiveness make them a preferred choice for

of gingivitis and periodontitis. Numerous studies have shown

many patients, leading to better compliance with oral hygiene

its superiority over other interdental cleaning tools for decades.

recommendations. Dental professionals can further increase patient compliance by providing personalised advice, letting

2. Ease of use:

them try different textures/handles and demonstrating how to

Unlike dental floss, which requires a high degree of skill and

use the brushes correctly.

motivation, interdental brushes are user-friendly and can be easily incorporated into the daily routine. Their ergonomic

7. Cost-effectiveness:

design allows for comfortable handling and efficient cleaning.

Interdental brushes are a cost-effective solution for maintaining oral health. They are relatively inexpensive and can be reused

3. Versatility:

multiple times before needing replacement. This cost-

Interdental brushes come in various sizes to accommodate

effectiveness, combined with their superior plaque removal

different interdental spaces. This versatility ensures that

capabilities, makes interdental brushes an excellent investment

patients can find the right brush size for their specific needs,

for patients seeking to improve their oral hygiene.

enhancing the effectiveness of their oral hygiene routine. ISO has decided upon 9 sizes, ranging from size 0-8.

8. Safety: Interdental brushes are safe to use and have been shown

4. Clinical evidence:

to cause minimal trauma to the gums when used correctly.

The review by Sälzer et al. (2021) highlighted the importance of

Unlike toothpicks, which can cause damage to the gums if

evidence-based recommendations for oral hygiene practices.

used improperly, high-quality interdental brushes are designed

Interdental brushes have been consistently shown to improve

to clean gently and effectively without causing harm. Dental

gingival health and reduce plaque levels, making them a

professionals can provide guidance on the correct technique

reliable choice for dental professionals.

to ensure safe and effective use.

5. Prevention of periodontal diseases: Regular use of interdental brushes can significantly reduce the risk of periodontal diseases. By effectively removing plaque and food particles from between teeth, interdental brushes help prevent the onset of gingivitis and its progression to periodontitis. This preventive measure is crucial for maintaining long-term oral health and avoiding the complications associated with periodontal diseases.

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TePe’s interdental brushes Interdental brushes are the preferred interdental cleaning device to recommend for patients with spaces and periodontal disease.

TePe, a leading company with oral health, offers a range of interdental brushes designed to fit different clinical situations and patient preferences. TePe’s range includes TePe Interdental Brush Original, TePe Interdental Brush Extra Soft and TePe Angle, each with unique features to cater to various needs.

TePe’s interdental brushes have many key features, such as: •

Optimal filament coverage of the wire and plastic-coated wire for safety and comfort

•

Ergonomic handle for a stable grip and good control

TePe Angle & Extra Soft – Interdental Cleaning for Every Need TePe Original Interdental Brush come in all nine ISO sizes (0-8).

TePe Interdental Brush Extra Soft is available in six ISO sizes (1-6), and TePe Angle is available in six ISO sizes (0-5).

TePe Angle has an angled brush head for easier access, especially when cleaning between posterior teeth. For some patients, it is easier to clean from the buccal side using the pre-angled brush head. TePe Angle is also suitable for cleaning from the lingual/palatal side, as the posterior proximal spaces have wider lingual embrasures. The longer handle is easier for some patients to hold, making TePe Angle a great product for elderly or hospital care, as it is easier to clean between someone else’s teeth with a longer handle

for the back-and-forth movements •

Flexible neck on the smaller sizes (ISO 0-3) to allow for increased durability and access to posterior teeth

•

Thicker bendable wire on the larger sizes (ISO 4-7) allows for easy access between the back teeth

•

Handle and cap are made with renewable materials (via the mass balance approach ISCC PLUS certified)

Nearly all products from TePe are produced in Malmö, Sweden.

The production is powered by 100% renewable energy, and all handles for the TePe toothbrushes and interdental brushes are made with renewable or mass balanced materials.* *TePe sources 100% raw materials for the toothbrush- and interdental brush handles, as well as the flosser, tongue cleaner, travel case, cap and extra grip, from either renewable raw materials or certified renewable raw materials via the mass balance approach, the latter independently certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate PLUS (ISCC PLUS).

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TePe Angle & Extra Soft – Interdental Cleaning for Every Need TePe Interdental Brush Extra Soft (ISO size 1-6) is designed for gentle cleaning. It is suitable, for example, in patients with sensitive teeth, implants installed in tissue with less keratinised

References Sälzer, S., Graetz, C., Dörfer, C. E., Slot, D. E., & Van der Weijden, F. A. (2021).

Contemporary practices for mechanical oral hygiene to prevent periodontal disease.

Periodontology 2000.

Slot, D. E., Valkenburg, C., & Van der Weijden, G. A. (2020). Mechanical plaque removal of periodontal maintenance patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

mucosa, sore gingiva, dry mouth, or those who prefer a softer range. The colours are the same as the original, but paler.

Author Dr von Geijer works part-time at a private dental office in Sweden and TePe HQ in Malmö, Sweden.

She has long clinical experience and is particularly interested in prevention and oral health. She has always placed a high value on working with preventive care. Dr von Geijer has held temporary preclinical

Practical tips for dental professionals

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University of Lund, including basic research and assistance with education/training at the medical

1. Patient education:

and dental schools. She also has experience

Dental professionals should educate patients about the benefits

lecturing to professionals when employed by

of interdental brushes and demonstrate their proper use in their

pharmaceutical companies and companies within

mouths. Providing hands-on training will help patients feel more

the dental industry. Since 2015 Dr von Geijer

confident in using these tools into their daily routines.

has been employed by TePe and a lecturer at universities worldwide.

2. Personalised recommendations: Tailoring oral hygiene advice to each patient’s needs is essential.

Trying different filament textures, assessing the size of interdental spaces and recommending the appropriate brush size, can

Michaela von Geijer

enhance the usage and effectiveness of plaque removal.

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3. Regular monitoring: Periodic check-ups allow dental professionals to monitor patients’ oral hygiene practices and make necessary adjustments.

Encouraging patients to use interdental brushes consistently can lead to long-term improvements in periodontal health.

Concluding reflections Letting interdental brushes be a natural part of the daily oral hygiene routine is crucial for maintaining a healthy mouth and preventing periodontal diseases. The evidence from the studies

by Sälzer et al. (2021) and Slot et al. (2020) underscores the effectiveness of interdental brushes in reducing plaque and improving gingival health. Dental professionals are instrumental in inspiring patients and championing the use of these tools, guiding them towards optimal oral health outcomes.

By prioritising interdental brushes and providing personalised recommendations, dental professionals can help patients maintain a healthy mouth and prevent the progression of periodontal diseases. The integration of interdental brushes into daily oral hygiene routines is a simple yet powerful step towards achieving long-term oral health.

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MyLunos Duo MyLunos Duo combines two of the most important treatment methods for a prophylaxis session: powder jet treatment and ultrasound treatment. The combined unit enables complete prophylaxis and periodontal treatment using just a single device, with highly flexible application tailored to the needs of the individual patient – ranging from ultrasonic removal of supragingival and subgingival calculus to the removal of discolouration and biofilm with the powder jet.

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Professional Tooth Cleaning After Orthodontic Treatment MyLunos Duo Case Report Practice Valentina Vidmar Licul, Dentist 51215 Kastav, Croatia

Patient Male, Age 31 Smoker Healthy individual, came for the first time in our clinic 3 months after removing fixed braces and cleaning treatment provided in the orthodontic practice. Chief complaint was bleeding of the gums and swollen gums.

Oral hygiene average to poor.

Initial Situation Initial findings were a substantial amount of supragingival plaque and tartar, as well as BOP. No bone loss shown on OPT, PD all less than 3 mm.

Treatment and result

Clinician Feedback The application and use of all the products was very easy and simple. In a relatively short time of the visit we managed to resolve all of the patient’s chief complaints. The patient

Removal of supragingival plaque and tartar as well as

was very pleased since the procedure was painless and after

supragingival discolouration with Scaler of MyLunos

just one treatment all of his chief complaints were no more.

Duo® and Lunos® polishing paste Two in One. Lunos®

He also stated that due to smoking, usually after just one

Prophy Powder Perio Combi was also used for

week after cleaning the dark spots on the vestibular surfaces

subgingival biofilm and plaque removal. The treatment

of the teeth were visible which was not the case this time (3

was done in one sitting, without local anaesthesia.

weeks after treatment). The patient proceeded to give us a 5 star review on social media and recommended our clinic to

First check up was 3 weeks from the cleaning. The

his family and friends.

gums were significantly less swollen, there was a bit of biofilm and plaque (as expected due to oral health habits). BOP was absent. The patient was very satisfied

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Case Study Class IV controlled layer concept utilising G-ænial™ A’CHORD in 3 shades This case study presents the clinical management of a patient who presented with an existing failed anterior composite, requiring a Class IV direct composite replacement. The restoration aimed to achieve seamless integration with the natural dentition while restoring form and function.

Figure 1 - Pre-Operative presentation, exhibiting a failed direct composite restoration on the upper left central incisor (Tooth 21).

Figure 2 - Tooth surface cleaned and prepared with 37% Phosphoric Acid Etch prior to application of the adhesive with G-Premio BOND.

Figure 3 - Completion of the Palatal Shelf and interproximal wall with the application of G-ænial™ A’CHORD composite, shade JE. The Interproximal wall was formed with the use of a plastic mylar strip and pull through technique to help develop an anatomical contour.

Figure 4 - The dentine layer was then completed by the application of an opaque shade of G-ænial™ A’CHORD Shade AO2. This is to provide the correct opacity and “block out” effect of the final restoration.

Figure 5 - A chromatic body shade, G-ænial™ A’CHORD shade A2 was then applied and extended beyond the bevel to mask the transition line. Internal anatomy in the incisal third was also sculpted and formed in this increment of composite resin. White tints, Essentia White Modifier (WM) was then utilised to accentuate the mamelons and to replicate similar characteristics present in the adjacent right central incisor.

Figure 6 - A final translucent shade of G-ænial™ A’CHORD shade JE was then placed to bring the anatomy to full contour.

Figure 7 – 2-week review demonstrating the complete optical and functional G-ænial™ A’CHORD restoration on the tooth 21.

Clinical images courtesy of

Dr Anthony Mak Sydney

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Composite Restorations in the Anterior Region How Many Shades Do We Need? With CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Premium Restoring anterior teeth with large defects using composite seems to be quite challenging. With high-performance materials at hand and a systematic layering concept in mind, however, it is possible to produce highly aesthetic results in a reproducible way. The clinical case below is used to illustrate a dual-shade layering technique with CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Premium, a composite system with pre-defined colour combinations.

Fig. 1 The patient’s initial smile.

Case Example The patient, a young male, was unhappy with the appearance of his maxillary anterior teeth. Several years ago, his central incisors had been restored with composite. These existing restorations had defective and heavily discoloured margins, while their shade did not match the adjacent natural tooth structure. The maxillary lateral incisors were peg-shaped (microdontia). Economic considerations and the desire to save as much natural tooth structure as possible made the team decide to restore all four maxillary incisors with composite.

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Premium became the material of choice as it eliminates the need for complicated shade combination formulas and supports predictable outcomes.

Fig. 2 Intraoral image of the initial situation with defective composite restorations and microdonts. Two composite buttons on the right lateral incisor are used to verify the determined shade combination.

Restoring The Central Incisors We decided to restore the central incisors first and then focus on the lateral incisors. The tooth shade was determined using the VITA™ classical A1-D4 shade guide, while composite buttons were applied to the teeth to verify the determined shade combination. In order to simplify the restoration procedure, a palatal silicon index was produced before removing the existing restorations. During minimally invasive tooth preparation,

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Fig. 3 Central incisors after removal of the old restorations and the beveling of the enamel.

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bevels were created at the margins to provide for a smooth optical transition from the natural tooth structure to the composite.

An adhesive (CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick) was applied after selective etching of the enamel to achieve a strong bond. With the aid of the silicon index, it was easy to create the palatal shells of the restorations with CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Premium in the shade A3E (enamel), which matches the determined tooth shade A3. The dentin core was built up with the same composite in the recommended shade A3D (dentin), mamelons were modelled and some CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Premium in the shade WD added for the incisal halo, while some individual effects (like enamel cracks) were imitated with brown stain. The build-up was finalized in the interproximal and labial areas with composite in the shade A3E. Between the central incisors, a wedge was used to retract the papilla and facilitate the designing of the interproximal contact area. The finished and pre-polished restorations already had a natural appearance.

Fig. 4 Light-cured palatal shells made of CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2

Fig. 5 Build-up of the dentin core with mamelons individualized with the

Premium in the shade A3E.

shade WD and brown stain.

Fig. 6 Situation after finalization of the central incisor restorations with

Fig. 7 Central incisor restorations after finishing and initial polishing.

composite in the enamel opacity.

Restoring The Lateral Incisors Tooth preparation was not required on the lateral incisors.

Instead, they were merely cleaned after a slight roughening of the enamel surfaces. The build-up procedure was similar to the one used for the central incisors. The adjacent tooth was protected with PTFE tape, and the palatal shell was created with the aid of a finger instead of a silicone index. Afterwards, we focused on the build-up of the interproximal walls before a small amount of dentin was placed and the shape was finalized by applying the labial enamel layer.

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Fig. 8 Build-up of the left lateral incisor.

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Fig. 9 Situation after finishing and polishing.

Fig. 10 Final smile of the patient demands.

Conclusion Two different opacities, a single shade combination and some bleached shade plus stain for special effects – in the present patient case, a simple formula allowed us to create lifelike anterior restorations. With one enamel and one dentin paste used, it is possible to simply rebuild the natural anatomy without the risk of ending up with a bulky core that – once reduced – will lose its special optical structure. It is also easy to control the thickness of the final enamel layer with its huge impact on the light-optical properties of the whole restoration. For most patients and teeth with a simple or medium-to-complex internal colour structure, the selected concept is very well suited and will lead to pleasing outcomes.

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Case by: Postgraduate student in Restorative Dentistry program, Faculty of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

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CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Universal Shades ™

Clinical Case For purely aesthetic reasons, this patient asked for the reconstruction of her cone-shaped upper right lateral incisor (12). The patient was offered a treatment including a first phase of orthodontic therapy aimed at recovering the space necessary to be able to reconstruct the lateral incisor to its ideal size. As the patient refused to undergo this orthodontic therapy, it was decided to restore the tooth with resin composite and match its size to the space already available.

The adhesive system used was CLEARFIL™ SE BOND 2, while the restoration was created with the new composite CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal. Although this material is designed for the single-shade technique with only two shades matching the anterior tooth shades, I decided to combine both pastes to achieve the best possible outcome. The shade UD (Universal Dark) was used to reconstruct the cervical and central portion of the lateral incisor. The incisal portion was restored with UL (Universal Light).

Fig. 1 Initial situation with a cone-shaped upper right lateral incisor (12).

Fig. 2 Image of the initial situation taken with a polarising filter for shade evaluation purposes.

Fig. 3 The new CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal composite with

Fig. 4 Shade determination with the aid of cured samples of CLEARFIL

only two shades for the anterior region was chosen. It offers a good optical

MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal UL (Universal Light) and UD (Universal Dark) on

integration thanks to Kuraray Noritake Dental’s Light Diffusion Technology.

the tooth surfaces.

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Fig. 5 Isolation with rubber dam.

Fig. 6 CLEARFIL™ SE BOND 2 used for the establishment of a strong bond between the tooth structure and the composite material.

Fig. 7 The universal composite blends in well with the adjacent teeth regarding its colour and surface finish.

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Case by: • Graduated with honors in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics at the University of Milan in 2010.

• In 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 he held the position of Adjunct Professor for the teaching of Prosthetic Technologies at the University of Milan-Bicocca.

• Member of SIdp (Italian Society of Periodontology) and AIC (Italian Academy of Conservation).

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How to Create a Durable Bond to Zirconia Zirconia is fast becoming the affordable aesthetic material of choice [1, 2].

The yttria-stabilised tetragonal zirconia

polycrystals promote high mechanical strength and fracture resistance with optimal marginal fit to reduce microleakage [1, 3, 4]. Yet, many clinicians are challenged to achieve an optimal bond to Zirconia [3, 5]. This challenge can be overcome with novel material developments and advances in materials research and design [1, 5-7]. Here are five clinical tips to enhance your zirconia bonding, streamline your practice, improve your clinical outcomes and keep your patients happy.

3. Isolate and decontaminate Isolate your abutments from saliva, blood and moisture [1, 4, 5, 7]. Abrade the abutment surfaces to remove visible biological materials and contaminants. Select a surface cleaner [5, 7] such as KATANA™ Cleaner (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.), the only MDP salt formulation recommended for intra-oral use [9, 10].

4. Select a phosphate monomer-based cement.

Select an acidic functional phosphate monomer-based cement

1. Tooth preparation: Maximise restorative potential of zirconia.

To maximise zirconia strength and durability, opt for a digital impression following preparation [3]. Optimise the marginal fit by following an anatomical tooth preparation with 1-1.5 mm minimum reduction that includes a shoulder rather than a chamfer finish line with a cement space of 0.25-0.50 mm [3].

2. Pre-cementation: Prepare the tooth and restorative fitting surface.

with the handling properties to suit your clinical situation and patient compliance [1, 4, 7]. Cements such as PANAVIA™ V5 and PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.) contain 10-MDP, the manufacturer-prepared acidic functional phosphate monomer to form stable and durable [4, 11] chemical bonds between the metal oxides in the zirconia and tooth mineral [2, 7]. Two cement types you may consider include the dual-cured aesthetic, or self-curing cements to facilitate predictable bonding to zirconia.

Dual-cured aesthetic cements combine the benefits of shade

Use an ultrasonic scaler or pumice to remove temporary

matching with light and self-curing properties to increase

cement remnants from the teeth and zirconia restoration.

working time and enhances practitioner control [2, 7] to allow

Check the restoration fit and increase mechanical retention by

for flexible curing in light-cure challenged intra-oral regions

air particle abrading the internal surface with aluminium oxide

[4, 7]. Apply the dual-cured aesthetic cement, PANAVIA™ V5

particles (50-60 m alumina at 0.1-0.25 MPa or 14.5-36.25 psi

(Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.) , after treating the fitting surface

for 15 seconds) [1, 2, 4, 5, 7]. Remove residue such as gypsum

with a silane and MDP-based CLEARFIL™ CERAMIC PRIMER

and try-in pastes from the prosthesis in an alcohol-soaked

PLUS (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.), and the tooth abutment

ultrasonic bath for 5 minutes [4, 5], or save time and enhance

with PANAVIA™ V5 Tooth Primer (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.)

your bond by cleaning the fitting surface with a specialised

[2, 4] [2, 4, 5, 7].

abutment and fitting surface cleaner such as KATANA™ Cleaner (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.) [4, 8].

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If working time or aesthetics are less essential, a self-adhesive resin cement, PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.) may be the material of choice to adapt your restoration. You can enhance self-adhesive cement performance prostheses that lack retentive features by pre-treating [2, 4] the tooth surface with a MDP-based universal bonding agent such as CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2 (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.) [5].

5. Follow instructions Different products have unique application and curing requirements. To optimise results, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to maintain a strict thus predictable bonding protocol [1, 2, 4, 7].

In conclusion, to create durable zirconia bonds, adapt suitable tooth preparation, surface treatments, isolate from contaminants, select clinically appropriate adhesive materials and establish a manufacturer recommended protocol. Increase your satisfaction knowing that your newly acquired knowledge has potential to reduce post-operative sensitivity, increase restoration longevity, reduce warranty work to improve your long-term clinical outcomes, and keep you and your patients happy.

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Reference List 1. Quigley NP, Loo DS, Choy C, Ha WN. Clinical efficacy of methods for bonding to zirconia: A systematic review. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2021;125:231-40.

2. Powers JM, O’Keefe KL. Guide to zirconia bonding essentials. New York, NY. 2009.

3. Ahmed WM, Shariati B, Gazzaz AZ, Sayed ME, Carvalho RM. Fit of tooth-supported zirconia single crowns—A systematic review of the literature. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. 2020;6:700-16. https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.323 4. Blatz MB, Conejo J, Alammar A, Ayub J. Current protocols for resin-bonded dental ceramics. Dental Clinics. 2022;66:603-25.

9. Yazigi C, Kern M, Chaar MS. Comparison of bond strength to three restorative materials after contamination and the use of two cleaning agents. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2023.

10. Takahashi K, Yoshiyama T, Yokoyama A, Shimada Y, Yoshiyama M. Effect of decontamination materials on bond strength of saliva-contaminated CAD/CAM resin block and dentin. Dental materials journal. 2022;41:601-7.

11. Yoshihara K, Nagaoka N, Okihara T, Kuroboshi M, Hayakawa S, Maruo Y, et al.

Functional monomer impurity affects adhesive performance. Dental Materials.

2015;31:1493-501.

5. O´ Connor C, Gavriil D. Predictable bonding of adhesive indirect restorations: factors for success. British Dental Journal. 2021;231:287-93.

6. Comino-Garayoa R, Peláez J, Tobar C, Rodríguez V, Suárez MJ. Adhesion to zirconia: A systematic review of surface pretreatments and resin cements. Materials.

2021;14:2751.

7. Blatz MB, Alammar A, Ayub JM, Rojas F, Conejo J. How to Bond to Current CAD/CAM Ceramics. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (15488578). 2023;44.

8. Tajiri-Yamada Y, Mine A, Nakatani H, Kawaguchi-Uemura A, Matsumoto M, Hagino R, et al. MDP is effective for removing residual polycarboxylate temporary cement as an adhesion inhibitor. Dent Mater J. 2020;39:1087-95. 10.4012/dmj.2020-132

Dr. Arosha Weerakoon BDSc (hons 1), PhD, MPH, FRACDS, FPFA, FICD

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A New Ally in Fast Posterior and High Quality Restorations The advent of adhesive dentistry and development of the latest generation composite resins have transformed the way to deal with restorative treatments for back teeth. Recent evidence highlights success rates of 82% to 90% after 10 years, comparable in terms of longevity to amalgam restorations. However, it is sensitive technique and entails performing a large number of steps.

Against this backdrop, the development of photoreactive bulk-fill composites is an interesting way to make the process easier.

Larger increments are possible with low volumetric contraction and low polymerisation stress. One point still to be resolved is the excess translucency needed to facilitate the passage of light in increases of up to 5mm, which is limiting when masking discoloured substrates. This makes these photoreactive bulk-fill composites highly dependent on the light curing device to guarantee a suitable degree of conversion. We are therefore pleased with the development of this new bulk-fill composite with flowable consistency, dual cure, simple dispensing and major adaptability, which solves the aforementioned problems.

Being able to measure which strains are present before and after modification of the oral microbiome will be important to not only form evidence-based treatments for the oral microbiome but also to better treat our patients on an individual basis.5

Fig. 1 Initial situation tooth 2.6. Endodontic molar

Fig. 2 Endodontic assessment. with major tissue

Fig. 3 Removal of provisional restoration. Complete

loss, in which it was opted to perform a direct

isolation took place (Flexi-Dam HYGENIC).

technique given the occlusal conditions and the patient’s age (young patient with full dentition).

Fig. 4 A selective conditioning technique was

Fig. 6 One coat 7 Universal (Coltene).

chosen by applying only acid to the enamel.

Fig. 5 Profuse washing. The Etchant Gel S (COLTENE) orthophosphoric acid has the feature of simple removal without leaving residues.

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Fig. 7 This adhesive system presents unique

Fig. 8 After active application of ONE COAT

Fig. 9 Photoactivated Adhesive System after

features such as the possibility of being used for

7 UNIVERSAL and Activator (COLTENE) and

light exposure.

total etching, selective etching or self-etching.

drying, excesses were removed with a dry microbrush.

Fig. 10 Fill-Up! Bulk Composite (COLTENE),

Fig. 11 Insertion of the Fill-Up! composite

Fig. 12 Almost total filling of the preparation,

which is dual cure and a high capacity for

(COLTENE) with no need for spatula, starting

leaving a small space for MIRIS2 enamel

masking.

from the deep area of the mouth.

composite, although this is only optional.

Fig. 13 Insertion and modelling of a single WR

Fig. 14 Application of the Paint on Colour tint

Fig. 15 Final outcome after polishing sequence.

enamel layer. Morphology of sulci and cusps

with a spatula for thin fissures. In the deep area

Observe the major chromatic and morphological

must be taken into account.

of the sulcus this must be used in very small

integration with the adjacent tooth.

amounts. It may also be used under the enamel so that it can appear translucent through it.

Fig. 16 Initial situation.

Fig. 17 30 day monitoring.

Fig. 18 18 month monitoring

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Pediatric Dental Cleaning Regular dental prophylaxis protects our patients from diseases of the dental hard substances and of the soft tissue.

Prophylaxis and professional cleaning of all tooth surfaces: After an in-depth consultation with the patient‘s mother and inspecting the oral cavity, prophylaxis treatment

Professional cleaning prevents tooth decay, gingivitis and

commenced. In line with the patient‘s age, a PSI code

periodontitis. For this reason, children should undergo

of 0–1 was assessed and the plaque test evaluated with

regular dental cleaning. Since “practice makes perfect”,

41%. The maxillary and mandibular front teeth as well

dentists can begin with dental cleaning in a playful manner

as the cervical dental surfaces were primarily affected

in patients as young as five years old or even younger.

by plaque. For oral hygiene at home, the patient uses an

Pediatric cleaning poses special challenges for the treatment

Oral-B power toothbrush (Triumph 5000) and sometimes

team. For instance, the small opening of the patient‘s

a manual toothbrush in the morning. The patient uses

mouth, the intensive taste sensation or the long application

adult toothpaste. To clean the interdental spaces, the

time periods needed for fluoride preparations to work can

patient uses dental floss. Due to the present structured

complicate the treatment.

plaque in the maxillary front teeth, visualized by Mira-2-

In my case study below, I would like to share some helpful

Ton, and the extrinsic stains in the mandibular front teeth

types of prophylactic materials for use in your everyday

(Fig. 2), I performed pre-polishing. For pre-polishing, DMG

treatment context.

Flairesse green mint prophylaxis paste is combined with a

The 10-year-old patient presented to our practice for his

prophylaxis brush (Fig. 3). The cleaning paste is available

twice-yearly check-up and for professional cleaning (Fig.

in two application forms (tube/single doses). In this case,

1). His general history was unremarkable. The patient had

I used the paste from a tube, since I needed only a small

mixed dentition with all permanent molars present. Intraoral

amount for polishing the teeth. While single doses are ideal

examination showed cavity-free dentition. The molars were

for hygienic reasons, for pediatric dentistry the amount of

sealed with intact fissure sealant.

paste in the cup is very generous. The fresh mint taste goes

Localized plaque-induced gingivitis was present. The plaque

over well with adolescents. Boys apparently still like mint-

was located on the cervical areas of teeth 12 to 22, which

flavor chewing gum, so the mild mint flavor is no problem for

also presented extrinsic stains (orange stain). Tooth 12 and

patients in this age group.The visible green coloring of the

the maxillary molars had white spots and teeth 32 to 42 had

prophylaxis paste allows the areas that have already been

light brown stains. No tartar was present and there were no

cleaned to be distinguished from the uncleaned areas. The

signs of abrasion.

cleaning paste is easy to apply and distribute. It doesn‘t

With the help of the patient‘s mother we learned more

stick or splatter. It also has excellent homogeneity and

about the young man‘s diet and fluid intake. We also

produces excellent cleaning results in a matter of minutes.

performed saliva testing. Daily fluid intake was slightly

Once the patient has rinsed, all of the paste residue is gone

less than normal (less than 1170 mL per day). The patient

and no sticky residue remains on the gingival margin or on

consumed sugar and acid-promoting substances three

the soft tissue (e.g., tongue, lips). For interdental cleaning

to five times a day. Fluoridation took place via fluoridated

after the professional cleaning and to demonstrate oral

salt, mineral water and adult toothpaste. The salivary

hygiene techniques, a TePe dental floss was coated with

test parameters, flow rate, buffer capacity and bacteria

prophylaxis paste and used (Fig. 4).

assessment were in the normal range.

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To facilitate use, the thinnest possible coated dental floss should be selected. For fine polishing, I used DMG Flairesse (melon flavored) prophylaxis paste and a fine prophy cup (Fig. 5). Flairesse is ideal for post-cleaning and polishing the cervical areas. The paste adapts well in the prophy cup.

Despite the fruit flavor, there is no increase in salivary flow and polishing can be performed well. The melon flavor comes over well: “It tastes good!” After final polishing, the dental surfaces look smooth and even. The choice of fluoridation was easy in this case. I chose to use melon-flavor Flairesse prophylaxis gel (Fig. 6) because it tastes so good. Kids can choose the flavor they prefer themselves. The gel with fluoride / xylitol is available in strawberry, melon and mint flavors. It is easy to apply with a cotton swab. It does not drip, does not form foam or film in the mouth and tastes good. The short application time of 60 seconds means that fluoridation can be performed quickly and cleanly in children‘s mouths.

There‘s nothing easier and treatment concludes with a positive fresh and fruity taste sensation (Fig. 7).

Fig. 1 Initial situation

Fig. 3 Pre-polishing

Fig. 5 Fine polishing

Fig. 2 Staining the teeth

Fig. 4 Interdental cleaning and oral hygiene demonstration

Fig. 6 Local fluoridation

Sabrina Dogan Uniklinik Heidelberg, ZFZ Stuttgart, Germany

Fig. 7 Final results

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Enhanced blue gel for faster application

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Built in desensitisers

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Fluoride releasing to strengthen teeth

Key features: In-office whitening system •

38% Hydrogen Peroxide

•

Dual-barrel syringe dispenser with brush-tip applicator Unique Application Tip

Pola Rapid is an advanced in-office tooth whitening system: •

Whitens teeth with an incredibly fast 24-minute application time.

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Features built-in desensitizers and fluoride.

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Uses a3 8% hydrogen peroxide formulation.

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Simple and precise application.

Indication •

In-office teeth whitening.

Before

Unique Attributes •

Blue gel makes for easy application and visibility.

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Faster system - this material only requires 24 minutes of treatment, significantly reducing patient time in the chair.

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The brush tip allows you to place very easily.

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Light is not necessary; however, the Radii Xpert light can be used with the whitening attachment and the Pola Stand.

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After

COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE

Clinical Tips •

Use a surgical suction to remove the whitening gel between applications for fast and precise removal.

•

Double check the barrier between each application and make sure there are no areas of leakage.

•

Make the time to take before and after photos. It really shows the patient the difference. Even I did not realize there was such a big difference for a couple of patients until I looked at the photos later.

Clinical Case Studies “I find Pola Rapid a beautiful, easy-to-use product. It is simple

“Pola Rapid has exceptional colour saturation for enhanced

to apply and remove with its non-stick and enhanced blue

visibility during intraoral application. The new non-stick

gel formula. A great product to use by clinicians for in-chair

bleaching gel stays where you apply it, and easily wipes away

whitening with minimal chair time and patient sensitivity, but

clean with no mess. I found the new system fast, reliable to

reliable and immediate results.”

use with minimal sensitivity for patients.”

Dr Miles Cone Dr Sam Koh BDSc Melb (Hons) Melbourne, Australia

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COSMETIC & RESTORATIVE

Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Composites as a Core Build-Up in Minimally Invasive Endodontics Even though dentistry is nowadays focusing more and more on prevention, there is still a considerable amount of patients with extensive caries lesions in need of endodontic treatment. When the damage has already occurred, it’s important to treat the lesion in a minimally invasive way. Preserving the cervical dentine is of utmost importance here, as maintaining a ferrule is necessary for a good prognosis of the restorative treatment.

Since the introduction of microscopes and NiTi files in dentistry,

One of the suitable indications for FRC is the endodontically

preservation of the cervical dentine has become more simple

treated premolar with one big orifice and one large oval canal

and predictable.

or deep furcation (Figs. 1-4). In such cases, an FRC can be placed as a Nayyar’s core modification5 without preparing

Several options exist for the post-endodontic treatment : the

the orifice part with Gates or Largos. The restoration can be

treatment plan depends on the remaining tooth structure, wall

finished as usual, directly with a conventional composite.

1

thickness and the total cavity size.

Endodontically treated molars with conservative access do Heavily damaged teeth often end up in a restorative cycle, with

not require a post. Of course, the final treatment does not

increasingly larger restorations after the original fractured and

only depend on the access type, but also on the size and

endodontic retreatments, the prognosis of the tooth becoming

depth of the cavity. Here, FRC have also proven their worth in

more and more challenging each time. Hence, it’s important to

complicated cases with internal resorptions (Figs. 5-8).

implement a correct treatment plan to preserve the teeth not only in the short term, but to avoid catastrophic failures that

Even when the endodontic treatment is finished with an

compromise the long-term survival.

indirect restoration (a crown, onlay or overlay), FRC can be used for core build-ups such as a Nayyar’s core. This will be

The first step is to preserve the tooth tissue, especially in the

mostly indicated in retreatment cases, were the orifice part of

cervical part of the crown. Preparation designs based on root

the canal had already been prepared (Figs. 9-13).

canal orientation allow for very conservative access cavities and give a better restorable prognosis in fracture cases2.

EverX Posterior™ and everX Flow™ are excellent options to restore the core of endodontically treated teeth. Together with

At the restorative side, fibre-reinforced composites (FRC) can

the preservation of cervical dentine, they are part of a strategy

be used to reinforce the cavity. Several studies have highlighted

to increase the longevity of the post-endodontic restorative

that the fracture pattern and load-bearing capacities of large

treatment.

cavities restored with FRC was more favourable compared to those restored with conventional direct composites3,4.

Hence, FRC become a promising solution for post-endodontic treatment, mostly in cases with conservative access.

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2

Fig. 1: Pre-operative situation with large orifice.

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Fig. 2: A free space with a depth of 3-4 mm was created in the orifice part with a heated plugger.

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Fig. 4: Final result.

5b

Fig. 5: Pre-operative situation with large defect and internal resorption (a) Intraoral view (b) X-ray

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6b

Fig. 6: (a) Cavity and (b) access view after obturation.

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Fig. 8: X-ray at 6-months follow-up, after placement of a full ceramic crown.

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Fig. 9: Pre-operative X-ray.

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Fig. 11: Tooth prepared for the adhesive luting of an all-ceramic restoration.

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Fig. 12: Final X-ray.

Fig. 10: Cavity before placement of everX Posterior (GC), a fibre-reinforced composite in paste consistency.

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Fig. 13: Follow-up after three years.

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Fig. 7: Final X-ray.

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Fig. 3: The proximal wall was created first using a conventional composite. The core was built up with everX Flow (GC), a flowable fibre-reinforced composite

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Zarow M, Ramírez-Sebastià A, Paolone G, de Ribot Porta J, Mora J, Espona J, Durán-Sindreu F, Roig M. A new classification system for the restoration of root filled teeth. Int Endod J. 2018; 51(3):318-334.

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Özyürek T, Ülker Ö, Özsezer Demiryürek E, Yılmaz F. The Effects of Endodontic Access Cavity Preparation Design on the Fracture Strength of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Traditional Versus Conservative Preparation. J Endod. 2018; 44(5):800-805.

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Garoushi S, Sungur S, Boz Y, Ozkan P, Vallittu PK, Uctasli S, Lassila L. Influence of short-fiber composite base on fracture behavior of direct and indirect restorations. Clin Oral Investig. 2021 Jan 8 (Online ahead of print).

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Geerts G, Pitout E, Visser H. Fracture resistance of endodontically treated premolars with fibre-reinforced composite restorations. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2011; 19(1):25-31.

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Nayyar A, Walton RE, Leonard LA. An amalgam coronal-radicular dowel and core technique for endodontically treated posterior teeth. J Prosthet Dent. 1980; 43(5):511-5.

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Dry Tips and Reflective Dry Tips Dry Tips control moisture, protect the cheek, and fit comfortably, while the reflective backing improves visibility in the mouth.

Dr. Marc Levin knows it’s crucial to have a dry working field

Patient Comfort and Protection

with good visibility during procedures, whether taking an impression, applying fluoride, or cementing a crown. It’s also

“This product worked beautifully to keep the patient’s cheeks

important to keep the lips, cheeks, and tongue out of the way

out of the way,” noted Dr. Mark Offenback. Each tip is

to improve visibility and keep the patient safe and comfortable.

coated with polyethylene film to protect patients from sharp

After using Dry Tips on his patients for several weeks, Dr. Levin

instruments, and the flexible edges accommodate cheek

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done faster.

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pads, Dry Tips are absorbent, flexible, and comfortable, and

good isolation. “The product enabled isolation of the tongue

they resist leaking while protecting the mouth from sharp

and soft tissue, eliminating the possibility of laceration as well

instruments. The Reflective Dry Tips have a reflective coating

as adding absorbency,” she said. Dr. Abraham Jaskiel found

that improves visibility in the oral cavity. They are available in

that the tips protect the teeth well during drilling, and felt it

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was

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“Controlling saliva and maintaining a dry field during restorative

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Dr. Van Zytveldprocedures, pointed out that using reflects light and improves visibility during andthe proper size Dry Tip is important, but added the evaluators praised this unique feature.

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Takeaways

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and aid in illumination” Eric Van Zytveld, DDS Denver, CO

INFECTION CONTROL

Factors to Consider when Choosing a Detergent for Dental Instrument Reprocessing Selecting an appropriate detergent for cleaning reusable medical devices (RMDs) in a dental practice is more than just a matter of preference—it’s a critical step in ensuring patient safety, instrument longevity, and regulatory compliance.

A well-informed decision should be based on a risk assessment,

Key Detergent Components to Consider When reviewing cleaning agents, the following components and characteristics are especially important:

•

Lower surface tension to allow water and detergent to

as guided by AS 5369:2023, which is the Australian Standard

reach all parts of the instrument, especially hard-to-reach

for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices. This involves

crevices.

evaluating the potential risks associated with inadequate cleaning and selecting products and processes that mitigate those risks

Surfactants

•

Builders Help emulsify and suspend soils, preventing redeposition

Start with the Manufacturer’s Instructions for use (IFU)

during the wash cycle.

•

Act as biocatalysts to break down organic matter such

The first and most essential step in selecting a detergent is

as blood (proteases), starch (amylases), and fat (lipases).

to consult the RMD manufacturer’s IFU. Most medical and

Enzymes work efficiently at lower temperatures and are

dental device manufacturers adhere to the European Medical

gentle on instruments.

Device Regulation (MDR), which sets stringent requirements for cleaning validation and product compatibility. These validated cleaning protocols often include specific detergent

Enzymes

•

Corrosion Inhibitors Essential for protecting stainless steel and other metals

formulations tested during the development of the instrument.

from degradation, helping maintain appearance and function over time.

•

Alkalinity Mildly alkaline detergents are often more effective in breaking down organic matter through saponification (conversion of fats into soap), while remaining material compatible.

•

Compatibility with Cleaning Methods A versatile detergent should be usable in manual cleaning, ultrasonic baths, and washer-disinfectors (both under- and over-bench).

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Validated Performance and Global Use

Final Thought: Choosing a Trusted Product

A growing number of dental RMD manufacturers include

While many detergents are available on the market, those

neodisher® MediClean forte in their validated cleaning

supported by validated cleaning data, wide clinical adoption,

protocols, referencing its compatibility and performance

and long-term material compatibility offer peace of mind for

across a wide range of instruments.

any practice.

MediClean forte is a mildly alkaline enzymatic detergent

neodisher® MediClean forte, available through Henry Schein,

developed by Dr. Weigert, widely adopted across Europe

is one such detergent—trusted globally and recognised by

in hospitals, dental clinics, and laboratories. Its unique

leading instrument manufacturers. For more information or

formulation is designed to:

assistance reviewing IFU requirements, please contact your Henry Schein representative.

• • •

Remove denatured blood and organic residues Prevent protein re-deposition Provide material protection while maintaining cleaning efficacy

•

Be effective across all common cleaning modalities (manual, ultrasonic, automated)

Manufacturers that reference MediClean forte in their IFUs include: BA International™, Dentsply Sirona™, EMS Dental™,

Lauren Kontus BSc(EnvSC)

Forestadent™, Garrison Dental™, Horico™,

Director GKE Australia

Hu-Friedy Group™, KaVo™, Komet™, Morita™, Nobel Biocare™, Premier™, Straumann™, W&H™, MK-Dent™ and others.

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INFECTION CONTROL

Septodont Biodentine Testimonial by Dr Robert Aslan - St Anthony Dental

I first heard about Biodentine at a lecture at ADX Sydney 2024. It was a presented as a biodynamic material that was compatible in contact with the pulp. The lecturer presented results of its efficacy in maintaining vitality in pulpotomies and in direct pulp capping.

Partnering with Partnering with Henry Schein and Septodont who provided this material for my ADHF volunteer program (rescue days), I have used Biodentine in cases that fit the criterion. RCT for clients from Fill the Gap and rebuilding smiles program is very limited. There are problems with time, providing case workers to attend, and more importantly the psychological state of many of our clients.

I will present a single case of such a use. A female, 32, referred to me from Rebuilding Smiles program run by the ADA. The patient has had severe trauma both mental and physical. She has multiple problems and was dentally distressed.

The patient travels 2.5 hours to receive probono work and so we attempt to achieve as much as possible in any given appointment. At the first visit, caries control of 14 and 24 was of paramount importance and I shall present treatment provided and outcomes for these teeth only. Please understand that time constraints and patient psychology prevents us sometimes from using rubber dam. In normal circumstances the use of rubber dam is encouraged.

Biodentine is capsule mixed and comes as a slurry. It is thixotropic so avoid agitating the mix once inserted. It “paints” over tooth surface and flows into with a guiding plastic instrument. It takes at least 12 minutes to set. If you need to reduce bulky placement of biodentine use hand instruments like excavators. Once it fully sets it feels as hard as marble.

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PAIN CONTROL

About At St Anthony’s St Anthony Dental was named after the Patron Saint of lost things, Saint Anthony.

Like the patron saint, inspiration comes from returning lost teeth, smiles, and 2. Lower teeth (b)

1. Lower teeth (a)

confidence to all patients. The dental practice is committed to bringing the best service with excellent facilities while giving back to communities.

Dr Robert Aslan Born in Khartoum, Sudan and raised 4. Bitewings (b)

3. Bitewings (a)

in England, Dr Robert Aslan graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Sydney in 1985.

Dr Aslan started his career working in a private dental practice in New South Wales. He then worked as a remote

6. Tooth 14 after caries removal and pulpotomy

5. Tooth 14 at presentation

dental officer in Western Australia, where he served aboriginal communities. In 1987, Dr Aslan started his own practice in Mortdale and opened another practice at Five Dock in 2013.

A firm believer in working with purpose, Dr Aslan left his job in corporate

Tooth 14 Haemostasis achieved < 5mins

Tooth 14 Placement of Biodentine

dentistry and decided to open St Anthony Dental. He wants to use his talents to bring happiness to the poor, the homeless, and the lost. His ultimate goal is to restore people’s dignity through smiles.

Together with the team at St Anthony

7. Tooth 14 Temp GIC which fell out within 1 week

8. Tooth 14 exposed biodentine had no effect, tooth vital

Dental, Dr Aslan kickstarted the Mercy Dental Project to provide free dental treatment to those who need it.

View St Anthony’s Commitment to the Community for more information https://stanthonydental.com.au/about/

Final composite restoration 14, tooth remains vital.

Tooth 24 Small carious exposure

View Biodentine Here 9. Tooth 24 temp GIG over Biodentine direct pulp cap

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Helping Dentists to Preserve and Enhance their Livelihood Can giving an injection actually hurt YOU more than it does your patient?

We hear regularly from Dentists, in all specialties, who share their problems with hand, wrist and arm injuries - caused by repetitive use of a traditional dental syringe. From Surgeries to Arthritis to Carpal Tunnel, the sheer weight of the manual syringe and it’s limitations of use will take a toll over a career, as practitioners “push and pull” using this older anesthetic administration method.

There is a better way!

“I could no longer use my thumb for

At 0.25 ounces, the STA single-use handpiece is the lightest

injections, and had to rely on my assistant

and most tactile solution available in Dentistry – both protecting

to push the plunger after I placed the

the most valuable tools in your body, and maximizing your injection skill and technique with the patient. It’s simply a

needle. I had been curious about the STA

Win-Win technology.

for years, and the injury finally gave me a

•

Pen like grasp – allows you to easily roll the handpiece

reason to try it. The STA handles all the

between your fingers when performing an injection

pushing to deliver the anesthetic dose,

•

No palm extension on aspiration

and it made me realize just how much

•

Just 0.25 ounces, versus a fully loaded

strain the manual syringe had put on my

dental syringe at approx. 8 ounces

thumb, hand, and wrist over the years. I purchased it for myself, but I absolutely love it for my patients. It allows me to give pain-free injections, even palatal ones! I now use it for every patient injection.”

Beth Snyder, DMD - Doylestown, PA

View the Wand STA

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Evolution of Implantology with BioHorizons™ Tapered Pro design and Camlog™ proven deep conical connection

BioHorizons™ and Camlog™, leaders in dental implant

Innovative Technologies from BioHorizons™

solutions across the American and European markets, merged in 2017. This strategic unification was designed to provide dental practitioners with a comprehensive portfolio of implant

BioHorizons brings to the table its advanced Tapered Pro Implant System, which incorporates several clinically proven technologies. Reverse buttress threads, designed to enhance

systems, regenerative materials, and prosthetic components

implant retention and primary stability by having the flat edge face

all under one umbrella. As a result of this, it has facilitated

the bone resulting in improved force distribution, as supported

the creation of a new dental implant combining the best of both systems - the implant thread of the Tapered Pro, and the proven deep conical connection.

Camlog is recognized for its CONELOG® implant system, utilizes

a

7.5°

deep

design, thread geometry has been seen to play a significant role in load transfer and osseointegration, with a potential “Five Thread

Camlog™ and the Power of 7.5° Deep Conical Connection which

by studies on implant thread geometry [1,2]. Regarding the thread

conical

implant–abutment

connection. This design ensures high mechanical stability, minimizes micro-movement, and reduces bacterial infiltration at the implant-abutment interface.

Guideline” - whereby a minimum of five implant cylinder threads is required for better primary implant stability [1,2,4]. A diagram explaining the load forces can be seen in Stanley (Fig 1) [4].

Additionally, the system features Laser-Lok™ microchannels, which promote the maintenance of crestal bone levels by creating a physical connective tissue seal through the perpendicular orientation of collagen fibres [3]. This unique surface technology has been shown to support long-term soft tissue stability and

In Semper Hogg et al. (2015), the CONELOG implant-

aesthetic outcomes with reduced crestal bone loss.

abutment connection was compared to other systems with

.

conical connections, specifically Nobel Active, Ankylos C/X, Astra Tech, Straumann Bone Level and Straumann Tissue level. Each abutment was torque tightened according to the manufacturer’s instructions. CONELOG showed the best results in terms of rotational displacement (Fig 2), canting moment range (Fig 3) and good results in terms of vertical displacement range (Fig 4)[5].

The precision of the implant-abutment connection is of major importance for the fabrication and later fit of the prosthetic restorations and their accuracy from the model to the patient’s mouth. Stability of the implant-abutment connection is strongly influenced by the precision of fit, the connection design (incl. positional index design) and the manufacturing precision.

This provides evidence that the CONELOG implant-abutment connection has high-precision manufacturing and superior

(Fig 1) Graphic illustration of the typical nut-to-bolt stress distribution (left of

positional stability compared with other conical connections

the implant) compared to crestal stress distributions typically found on dental

available in the market.

implants (right of the implant). (Graphic depicted from Robert Stanley 2020)

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SURGICAL

7

Conclusion: A Unified Solution for Modern Implantology

6 5

Rotation in °

Through 4

this

generation emerged—the

3

unification,

implant Tapered

a

next-

system

has

Pro

Conical.

This system combines the precisely engineered threads of the BioHorizons™

2

Tapered Pro with the conical connection

1

design of Camlog™, offering clinicians a streamlined surgical workflow. With

0 CONELOG Nobel Active Ankylos C/X Astra Tech

Straumann Straumann Bone Level Tissue Level

(Fig 2) Rotational displacement of 6 implant systems. (Graphic depicted from Semper Hogg et al. 2015)

simplified

platform

diameters

and

enhanced mechanical and biological performance, the Tapered Pro Conical is

designed

to

reduce

procedural

5,0

complexity while maintaining optimal

4.5

patient outcomes.

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References

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Oswal MM, Amasi UN, Oswal MS, Bhagat AS. Influence of three different implant thread designs on stress distribution: a three-dimensional finite element analysis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2016;16(4):359–365.doi:10.4103/09724052.191283.

2.

Steigenga J, Al-Shammari K, Misch C, Nociti FH Jr, Wang HL. Effects of implant thread geometry on percentage of osseointegration and resistance to reverse torque in the tibia of rabbits.

J Periodontol. 2004;75(9):1233–1241.

3.

Farronato D, Mangano F, Briguglio F, Iorio Siciliano V, Guarnieri R. Influence of LaserLok® surface on immediate functional loading of implants in single tooth replacement: a 2-year prospective clinical study. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2014;34(1):79–89. doi:10.11607/ prd.1747.

4.

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Educating PeopleCentred Dentists For Rural Australia New dental units make a difference All five clinics are overseen by Jake Ball, Clinical Director of Dental and Oral Health Clinics at Charles Sturt. He works alongside colleagues like Jenny Bevear, Acting Operations Coordinator, who has been with the Dental and Oral Health Clinics since their opening in 2009. In recent years, she has overseen clinic management and serves as the key contact for feedback on the facilities.

Charles Sturt University recently upgraded the dental units at one of their clinics, significantly enhancing clinical training for students and dental care services for the local community.

The decision to choose Planmeca was heavily influenced by their experiences with the previous units and the exceptional service received. Initial feedback on the new units has been overwhelmingly positive – from staff, students, and patients.

Beyond the Blue Mountains, approximately a three-and-ahalf-hour drive west of Sydney, lies the charming rural town of Orange. Further south, on the way to Melbourne, you will find Wagga Wagga, the largest inland city in New South Wales.

Both areas have experienced significant growth in recent years.

As more people settle in Orange, Wagga Wagga, and their neighbouring towns, the demand for dental care services has risen. To address this, both towns are home to Dental and Oral Health Clinics run by the School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences at Charles Sturt University (Charles Sturt). These clinics provide essential care for local communities while offering invaluable clinical training to dentistry students.

In addition to the clinics in Orange and Wagga Wagga, Charles Sturt operates facilities in Albury, Bathurst, and Dubbo, forming a network of five clinics across its campuses. Together, these clinics treat approximately 30,000 patients each year. They also serve as the first professional training environments for Charles Sturt dentistry students, where both clinical work and

Both Jake Ball and Jenny Bevear are pleased with the Planmeca dental units, which were installed at the Dental and Oral Health Clinic in Orange at the end of 2023. The previous units were replaced by 78 Planmeca Compact™ i Classic dental units with Planmeca Solanna® operating lights. These were later complemented with Planmeca Lumo™ dental stools.

According to Jake Ball, the updated learning environment is a source of pride for the entire staff and a key marketing point for attracting applicants to dentistry programmes at Charles Sturt.

“We do have a state-of-the-art facility, and we definitely highlight it to prospective students. Charles Sturt has made a significant investment in our facilities and technology. Having worked at other dental hospitals, I can say that dental units do make a difference. We are very lucky to have these chairs. In terms of design and ease of use, Planmeca units are fantastic. They are perfect for student training, and we haven’t encountered any problems or concerns,” Ball continues.

“Planmeca Compact i Classic a very attractive chair, very nicelooking,” Bevear agrees. “Everyone seems to be very happy with them.”

“The new chairs are very comfortable, both the dental units and the assistant stools. We have really enjoyed using them.

Patients have also been reported to find the chairs very comfortable,” Jake Ball tells.

simulation training are conducted using Planmeca solutions, ensuring students receive comprehensive hands-on and simulated experience.

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Hands-on learning through simulation

Training people-centred practitioners

The Charles Sturt School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences

In their second year, the students begin practicing on each

offers two programmes leading to a dental profession. The

other to learn basic dental examination skills. They start seeing

three-year undergraduate Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and

real patients in the latter part of the second year and continue

Hygiene) is based in Wagga Wagga and leads to registration

clinical training until the end of the fifth year.

as an oral health therapist. The Bachelor of Dental Science is a five-year undergraduate programme based at the Orange

“In addition to training the technical skills required from a

campus.

dentist, we aim to ensure our students become person-centred practitioners who are culturally safe in their practice. We want

Additionally, the university offers a two-year postgraduate

them to be prepared to work in rural and regional communities.

programme in collaboration with the Australian Dental

We value interpersonal skills, which we consider essential for

Association, resulting in a Graduate Diploma of Dental

being an excellent practitioner,” Ball tells.

Implantology. Coursework for this programme is conducted through the university, while practical training occurs in private

Class sizes in the dentistry programme are kept small to

practices.

provide students with ample one-on-one instruction. The number of applicants to the Bachelor of Dental Science

The bachelor’s programme in dental science places a strong

programme varies annually, sometimes reaching up to 1,000.

emphasis on hands-on learning. Spanning five years, the

Applicants who meet the academic threshold must also take

programme provides students the opportunity to gain

a dental school exam assessing their aptitude, critical thinking,

additional clinical experience before graduating.

and interpersonal skills.

“The students start quite early within their training programme

However, there are alternative pathways for students from rural

with practical skills development in the simulation clinic

backgrounds or those who have completed or are pursuing

environment, and that is a key feature throughout the

other university degrees. Of all applicants, 100 are usually

programme,” Jake Ball tells.

interviewed, and 40 to 50 are accepted.

Charles Sturt University has partnered with Planmeca since

“We emphasise that education is accessible regardless of your

2009, when the first simulation and dental units were installed

background. Therefore, we also have rural and indigenous

at Charles Sturt’s Dental and Oral Health Clinics. Charles Sturt

pathways for our students. The university also offers excellent

has a total of 80 Planmeca Compact™ i bench simulation

support services for financial assistance, inclusion, and

units, with 60 located in Orange and 20 in Wagga Wagga.

accessibility. There is a dedicated team to assist people with

Additionally, teachers have their own simulation desks in both

disabilities, ensuring their education is tailored so they can fully

clinics. Despite years of constant use, the simulation units

participate,” Jake Ball tells.

remain in excellent condition.

“The simulation units are very well maintained and still look brand new,” Jenny Bevear praises.

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Support for rural communities

Choosing Planmeca for reliable support

Insightful, inclusive, impactful and inspiring. These are the

One significant factor in choosing Planmeca units for the

key values of Charles Sturt University, also reflected in its

renewal project was their local distribution partner in Australia,

dentistry programme. The university maintains a collaborative

Henry Schein Halas. In addition to project deliveries, local

relationship with the Centre for Rural Dentistry and Oral Health,

distribution partners handle after-sales services and support,

which runs the five Dental and Oral Health Clinics.

ensuring customers always make the most of their investments.

The rural and regional focus is a major focus point for Charles

“The units as well as the service we have received from

Sturt, particularly in dentistry. The university is committed to

Planmeca has been fantastic. The units are the most important

improving opportunities and outcomes for the people of rural

part in our work, and being able to rely on them is really

and regional Australia. Charles Sturt collaborates with external

important. In terms of technology, we have been incredibly

stakeholders within the regional communities to ensure that

happy,” Jake Ball says.

the university delivers high-quality oral health services and builds a sustainable health workforce for the long term.

“A major factor in the decision was the service from the Henry

“Regarding the workforce that we are building, one of our

of the service, and we felt it was the most important thing. It

Schein Halas team. We wanted to continue with them because priorities is to ensure that our graduates will undertake patient-

is not just buying the chairs, it is having the service to back

centred care, that they are culturally safe in managing their

you up when you need them. And the service we got from the

patients and that they are really aligning with principles of

technical people of Henry Schein for Planmeca units, it was

evidence-based practice,” Jake Ball emphasises.

amazing,” Jennifer Bevear recounts.

Students with rural and regional backgrounds are actively

When new dental units were installed, some of the previous

being recruited, as they are more likely to stay in the rural areas

ones were recycled through local charity projects. For example,

and provide oral care services locally after graduation. The

the decommissioned units of the Walker clinic were donated to

dentistry programme also focuses on empowering students

a local men’s shed association, which dismantled the products

to make a positive contribution to the health of their local

and used the parts for their building projects. Once again, the

communities.

university made an effort contributing to the wellbeing of local communities.

Community engagement is also a key feature of the clinical training, which links to servicing rural and regional area needs

“The members of that men’s shed were able to use those

as well. The five Charles Sturt clinics are open to patients from

materials for their arts and crafts projects. The shed brings

the local community.

people together to work on those kinds of projects, which is fantastic. So being able to supply our old units for their use,

“We also have some fantastic up-and-running projects outside

that was a really positive thing,” Jake Ball says.

our campuses. For example, we send students out to a clinic in Brewarrina in the northern NSW region, which is predominantly an Aboriginal community. The clinic is both a fantastic service

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to that region but also a fantastic clinical experience and training opportunity for the students. We also send students into nursing homes with a portable dental unit to perform oral health screenings,” Jake Ball tells.

The students also train in metropolitan hospitals to ensure they encounter people from various backgrounds.

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What Should you Consider When Buying a New Dental Chair?

Find out more about purchasing a new chair in this article When purchasing a new dental chair, there are a range of

Consider what types of treatments the practice is offering.

options available to suit the unique needs of your practice.

Do you need the chair to support endodontic treatment? If

However, the process of selecting from a vast range of choic-

so, you will want to choose a chair that can offer an apex

es can be daunting; how do you know which is the best fit for

locator, for example. If your practice offers implantology, you

your practice?

may want to choose a chair where the implant facilities are integrated into the dentist’s unit.

Luckily, the team at Henry Schein Dental is here to help, so that you know what to look for when browsing through all the

Furthermore, are you planning on expanding your range of

excellent options from KaVo, Morita, Planmeca and A-dec, in

treatments in the near future? If so you may want to consider

order to find the best pick for your practice. There are five key

investing in a chair that will enable those new treatments. Or

components to a dental treatment centre: the chair itself, the

perhaps you want to invest in a chair that is more compatible

dentist’s delivery system, the assistant’s unit, the operating

with digital dentistry, to keep up with the growing industry

light, and any multimedia features. Alongside these compo-

trends.

nents, it is also crucial to consider factors such as ergonom-

If you have a mix of left and right handed dentists and assis-

ics for both the dentist and patient, ease of use, versatility,

tants at your practice, you may find it important to select a

future-proofing, and the profile of your average patient.

truly ambidextrous chair, such as the KaVo E30, Planmeca Compact i3 or the A-dec range

When considering the range of optional extras and preferences, it ultimately comes down to four primary categories: functionality, efficiency, comfort, and aesthetics. By evaluating each of these key areas, you can ensure that you select the optimal dental chair for your practice.

Functionality The treatment centre needs to enable the dentist to complete the range of treatments the practice offers. It is not enough to be fit for purpose, the dental chair must be perfect for purpose, to enable you to get the most out of your practice. Thankfully, the range of functionality available today is far-reaching, and no matter what you need, the right chair for you exists.

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Other considerations of functionality include lighting and multimedia:

Other important considerations include:

Will the lighting configuration eliminate

reach of foot pedals, touchscreens, and

shadows and stay cool to work under? Do

any other controls.

you need integrated multimedia to be able to

Whether a patient is in for a short checkup

effectively deliver treatments and communi-

or a long treatment, making sure they are

cate with patients?

comfortable is a must. For one it will play a

easily adjustable height options, easy

vital part in making sure their impression of your practice is a positive one, and for two, a comfortable, relaxing dental chair can go a long way to calming nervous patients.

The popular KaVo 540LED operating light.

Integrated suction cleaning on the Planmeca Compact i5

Areas to consider for patient comfort include: Headrest - how adjustable is it, will it work for patients of all shapes and sizes?

Efficiency

Comfort

Upholstery - is it durable and easily

With such a key piece of equipment it of-

Comfort cannot be overlooked when look-

cleaned does it offer support for patients

ten isn’t enough that it can do something

ing for a new dental chair. When thinking

with back problems?

if it can’t do it efficiently. No one wants to

about comfort, it’s important to consider

Seating - does the chair offer a knee

wait around for sluggish functionality - not

both the dental operators and the patient

break or fixed leg design?

the dentist who has more patients to see,

themselves.

nor the patient reclined in the chair.

Dental chairs are heavily used, and an uncomfortable chair can be miserable Often the key to efficiency is integration. If

for the dentist and assistants working

you are going to be doing a high volume of

around it all day, as well as potentially

X-rays, then getting intraoral X-ray devices

increasing the anxiety of patients, espe-

and sensors that are integrated into your

cially during long procedures.

dental chair is going to save valuable time.

Also, more integrated functionality will

Dentists and their assistants will both be

often mean that there is less clutter left on

working long hours at their dental chair, so

surfaces, which will improve efficiency and

their comfort is paramount. The configu-

hygiene, and also remove trip hazards from

rations offered by the chair need to allow

trailing cables of ancillary items.

maximum accessibility for the dentist to get close enough to the patient to work com-

Adjustability - one size will never fit all patients, so an adjustable chair is key.

fortably. Operator stools must be comfortIf there are multiple dentists using the same

able, adjustable and easily movable – and

room, programmability that allows dentists

importantly the stool chosen must suit the

to save their personalised settings, such as

individual using it. Uncomfortable seating

in the KaVo uniQa or Planmeca Compact

can lead to back pain, fatigue, and other

could be invaluable to your practice efficien-

ergonomic issues, ultimately affecting their

cy. Another aspect of the dental chair which

ability to perform at their best.

can be streamlined is the assistant’s unit.

You need to consider if it is beneficial for the assistant to be able to quickly access any integrated multimedia from their own unit.

Furthermore, some models offer integrated suction tube flushing and disinfection, which can also increase

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The Morita T500 offers features such as soft motion tech-

So don’t overlook looks - if there is more than one option

nology, rotational headrest, and the option of an extendable

which meets your functionality, efficiency, and comfort needs,

backrest, which bring together patient and dentist comfort.

then think about the aesthetics of your practice and let that be the deciding factor.

Aesthetics

Extra advice

While not as clinically important as the three categories above, aes-

For an easy guide to help you navigate the range offered,

thetics is not something you can afford to ignore. As the centrepiece,

check out our dental chair comparison matrix, which covers a

a sleek dental chair can transform the look and feel of the treatment

comprehensive range of models from KaVo, Morita, Planmeca

room, even better if the upholstery matches your branding.

and A-dec.

Finally, Henry Schein has a team of equipment experts avail-

Nature offers spectacular hues in abundance.

For KaVo, this kaleidoscope of colours is a source of inspiration that has led to the new ‘Inspired by Nature’ colour collection and to a collaboration with Berlin-based artist Jans Echternacht

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able to contact if you have any further queries - general or specific - about which dental chair is best for your practice.

Contact us to book a showroom consultation.

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