Dental Tribune South African Edition

4 International Dental Tribune South African Edition - August 2014 Daniel Zimmermann, DTI LONDON, UK – For over 150 years, the Westminster Hospital in London took care of the sick and disabled until making way for the Queen Elizabeth II Convention Centre in 1994. One of the most high-profile convention venues in the British capital today, this modern flat-roofed building opposite Westminster Abbey now stages over 350 events each year. Recently, dental manufacturer Ivoclar Vivadent from Liechtenstein hosted hundreds of professionals from all over the globe at the prestigious venue to discuss the latest in monolithic restorations. Following the principle that dental restorations should always mimic the natural dentition, prominent clinicians from Europe and the Americas presented a number of clinical cases that demonstrated what can be achieved with dental ceramics. Impressive restorative work was shown by German dental technician Oliver Brix and Dr James Russell (UK), among others, who discussed clinical cases treated using Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e-max. While it is still not able to reproduce nature entirely, the restorative system, along with other modern dental materials, has not only changed how cosmetic dentistry is performed, but also allowed it to be increasingly less invasive, Russell said. The use of CAD/CAM technology, was further shown by Italian technician Michele Temperani to achieve higher aesthetic outcomes when combined with all-ceramic materials. Issues in the field were also addressed, including the correct bonding technique, which, according to Belgian presenter Bart van Meerbeek, depends on functional monomers. While research has shown that self-etching is often the most effective approach, the etch and rinse technique is still required in many cases, he explained. During a round-table discussion held on the first day, all experts agreed that a thorough diagnosis and a good working relationship between the clinician and dental technician are still among the most important criteria for achieving the best results. Overall, Ivoclar’s latest expert event drew over 750 delegates to London. Organised in collaboration with King’s College London Dental Institute, one of the most prestigious dental institutions in the UK, it was the second edition of a series that started in Berlin in Germany two years ago. A follow-up event has already been scheduled for 2016 and will be held in Madrid in Spain, Chief Sales Officer at Ivoclar Vivadent Josef Richter said. Clinicians worldwide can look forward to a number of new products to be launched by Ivoclar Vivadent during the year, including the much-anticipated IPS e.max Press multi, which will allow horizontal pressing for long-lasting clinical success. Also announced were new furnaces in Ivoclar Vivadent’s Programat line with a new design that will offer guided pressing, among other features, to make restorations easier and faster. In response to increasing demand, Wieland Dental, part of Ivoclar Vivadent since 2012, will be launching a new version of its compact CNC milling system Zenotec that will allow wet pressing. The company’s offering of Zenostar zirconia, as well as abutment solutions, will also be extended. Ivoclar Vivadent discusses monolithic restorations in London at the second International Expert Symposium BENSHEIM, Germany: On May 12, Sirona, global market and technology leader in the dental industry, has introduced a new treatment center: INTEGO offers top quality and flexible configuration options at an attractive price.As the global innovation and technology leader in the dental industry, Sirona has developed a new product generation for the treatment center division. This new product line can be very flexibly configured to suit the needs of various practitioners – introducing INTEGO! "Dentists should not have to forego outstanding quality, innovative features and modern design depending on how much they can afford to invest in a new center", explained Michael Geil, Vice President Treatment Centers at Sirona and Managing Director of the Bensheim site in Germany. "INTEGO is a future-proof, high-quality German product which satisfies these demands." Top quality and flexible configuration options The new treatment center comes in two versions: INTEGO and INTEGO pro with extended functionality. Each model can be supplied as a hanging hoses model (TS) or with whip arms (CS) in a wide range of shades. Both versions are based on a chair concept which takes the four dimensions of ergonomics into account – intuitive sitting, comfortable positioning, optimum visibility and integrated workflows – and thus ensures that practitioners achieve ideal results. The individual functions, the instruments and all the settings can be simply selected and controlled via an intuitive user interface. In comparison, INTEGO pro offers enhanced functionality. Some features, e.g., the 4-way foot switch and the automatic disinfection device, are even included in the basic INTEGO pro model. Furthermore, INTEGO pro offers more optional functions: For example, the customer can choose features such as the ApexLocator. INTEGO is the perfect complement to the product family INTEGO is an ideal addition to Sirona's treatment center product family and fills the gap between C8+ and SINIUS. With INTEGO TS and CS versions, the dentist element can be positioned above the patient. In contrast, TENEO and SINIUS feature a sliding track which positions the dentist element either automatically or manually. As high-end products, SINIUS and TENEO also offer motorized functions, for example an adjustable headrest, a massage function to ensure patient comfort as well as the option of hand-free operation of the center. As such, Sirona satisfies a wide range of the most diverse requirements made by dentists and patients alike. The treatment centers represent high-quality and proven solutions at an attractive price. As with all other Sirona centers, the INTEGO is also produced in Bensheim, Germany, where it is put through its paces. The long-lasting design, use of high-quality, robust materials, product quality "made in Germany" and a focus on ergonomic operating procedures and patient comfort make this a treatment center which is not only future-proof, but also facilitates the everyday working lives of dentists and assistants. INTEGO is available now from dental dealers. More detailed information on the functions and specifications of this treatment center can be found at the official Sirona company website. The latest treatment center unveiled by Sirona - INTEGO Above: Experts Circle panel discussion. Below: Gala dinner for ‘Ivoclar Vivadent and Friends” held at the Natural History Museum, London. Sirona Innovation Centre, Bensheim, Germany. DT_Issue2-2_Aug2014-rev_Layout 1 2014/08/11 4:41 PM Page 4

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