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Editorial: Welcome to this year’s second edition of cosmetic dentistry!
Dr So Ran Kwon, Co-Editor-in-Chief
As the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the official journal of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (AAAD), I am excited to invite you to the 12th AAAD and 23rd Japan Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (JAED) joint meeting in Sapporo, Japan, from 20 to 22 July 2012. We are expecting another wonderful meeting that will bring all our academy members together in sharing -precious knowledge, expertise and friendship...
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The five-phase key to the Pros GPS: Clinician’s guide for porcelain laminate veneers
Dr Seok-Hwan Cho, USA
Porcelain laminate veneers (PLVs) have become a reliable treatment option because of recent advances in resin cements and ceramic materials. The advantages of PLVs include minimal reduction of enamel, superior aesthetic properties, great colour stability, and reliable bonding to the enamel. However, failures of PLV treatment, such as the patient’s dissatisfaction with the aesthetic appearance and ceramic fracture, continue to trouble both clinicians and patients. They stem from incorrect diagnosis, improper material selection, and defective tooth preparation. Therefore, the success of PLV treatments depends on the systematic and comprehensive assessment of patients and the scientific se-lection of dental materials.1...
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On smile design: Conservatively placed IPS d.SIGN veneers to correct a diastema
Harald Heindl, USA, & Dr Stephen Phelan, Canada
Today’s patients expect restorations that not only function properly, but are also highly aesthetic. Unlike some years ago, different -media outlets today afford patients greater knowledge and insight into the possibilities and the potential of modern materials and treatment. They expect us to achieve optimum outcomes when designing their smile, and rightly so. The most significant goal, however, is still the restoration of oral health in the most conservative way.
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Lithium disilicate - An effective solution for aesthetically demanding indications
Dr Igor Ristic, Serbia
At a time when dentists and patients are both seeking more conservative restoration, as well as maximum transformation regarding individual teeth and whole-mouth restoration, lithium di-sili-cate ceramic material represents a truly unique -ma-terial and is almost certainly the next big thing in aesthetic dentistry!
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All dental practices have patients with dentine hypersensitivity. Many patients avoid dental treatment because of their hypersensitivity. Surprisingly, most practices do not have a systematic approach for diagnosing and treating this condition. This is simply because it seems too complicated. There is a multitude of products. What works? Why does it work? Many practitioners have had poor success in the past with sensitivity treatments and are reluctant to try again. Today’s products are effective and easy to use. The -following discussion will attempt to bring simplicity and clarity to the subject of diagnosis and treatment of dentine hypersensitivity.
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Aesthetics and function: Orthodontic-surgical collaboration as a key to success
Drs Martin Jaroch & Friedrich Bunz, Germany
Oral surgery is an important cornerstone in orthodontic treatment of malocclusions. Tooth movement is only possible to a limited extent and always depends on the misalignment of the maxilla and mandible in relation to each other, as well as on deformities of the jaw in relation to the other facial bones. Abnormalities may be congenital or acquired and may affect patients in childhood already. If so, the focus of orthodontic treatment is not primarily in the aesthetic correction, but is guided by functional and prophylactic concerns...
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There has probably never been a better time to practise dentistry. However, dentists and patients are being bombarded with images of beautiful smiles and, for many years, practitioners have been pressured into believing that porcelain veneers are the answer. There are many situations for which veneers are the ideal treatment, and when well placed and properly bonded to enamel, they will last for many years. Layton and Walton, for example, showed 73 % survival at 16 years for veneers bonded to enamel...
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CLEARFIL S3 BOND PLUS is the one-step -adhesive for direct re-sto-rations. It has been developed based on CLEARFIL S3 BOND technology, which reveals five years of clin-ical evidence. Etching, priming and bonding steps are completed with one-liquid, one-coat treatment.
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Mission: Passion, ethics and professionalism
Letter from Dr Luca L. Dalloca, new President of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry
I am honoured and proud to have been elected to serve the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) as its president. In assuming this role, I have looked back at the great achievements of our previous president, Dr Wolfgang Richter, from whom I have learned a great deal. I will do my best to achieve at least the same level of competence. I have also revisited the original goals and visions that we have had since the foundation of the society and I have found new -inspiration to continue the growth of our society from a didactic point of view, while maintaining the friendly and pleasant atmosphere for which the ESCD is so well known...
