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a12 Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | August 2014 Industry News Fig. 2: The provisional prostheses fit well and afforded the patient a trial period to evaluate the proposed restoration for esthetics and function over a period of weeks. Note that the gingival shade was adjusted for the fabrication of the final restoration. Fig. 3: The patient was extremely satisfied with the function and esthetics of the final restoration, which fit perfectly thanks to the precision of the CAD/CAM design process and the confirmation provided during the provisional trial period. impression technique and the custom tray provided by the lab. The lab produced a fixed provisional appliance using precise CAD/CAM tech- “ ARCH, page A10 Ad nology and effectively preserving the doctor-approved setup. The provisional implant prosthesis afforded the patient a trial period to evaluate the proposed restoration for esthetics and function over an interval of a few weeks (Fig. 2). The final restoration was fabricated us- ing the CAD design that was confirmed during the provisional trial period. The final prostheses were delivered without complication, exhibiting excel- lent fit, occlusion and esthetics (Fig. 3). The patient was exceptionally pleased with the function offered by this fixed restoration, which he should be able to enjoy for a great number of years given the extraordinary durability of BruxZir Solid Zirconia. DENTSPLY donates $55,000 in product to America’s ToothFairy DENTSPLY International has donated more than $55,000 in oral care products to National Children’s Oral Health Foun- dation: America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF) to support its nonprofit clinical network of oral health programs serving vulnerable children. The donation, which included prophy paste, brush tips, polish and stain re- moval products, benefitted 25 America’s ToothFairy affiliates — community- based health-care facilities and outreach programs providing vital educational, preventive and restorative services to underserved populations. “DENTSPLY proudly supports the America’s ToothFairy affiliate network for its smile-saving work helping chil- dren in need,” said Robert Size, senior vice president of DENTSPLY Interna- tional and NCOHF Board member. “As a longtime supporter, we applaud their commitment to helping children receive the pediatric dental care they need to live healthy lives.” “DENTSPLY’s steadfast underwriting and product support has helped Amer- ica’s ToothFairy change thousands of young lives,” said Fern Ingber, NCOHF president and CEO. “This generous prod- uct contribution from DENTSPLY will support America’s ToothFairy programs that provide vital oral health services for children of our most vulnerable popula- tions.” ” See TOOTHFAIRY, page A17 CDA BOOTH NO. 1402

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