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29Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | September-October 2014 cad/cam among other features, to make restorations easier and faster. In response to increasing de- mand, Wieland Dental, part of Ivoclar Vivadent since 2012, will be launching a new ver- sion 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 ByDanielZimmermann,DTI L ONDON, UK: For over 150 years, the Westmin- ster Hospital in London took care of the sick and dis- abled until making way for the Queen Elizabeth II Convention Centre in 1994. One of the most high-profile convention ven- ues in the British capital today, this modern flat-roofed build- ing opposite Westminster Ab- bey now stages over 350 events each year. Recently, dental manufacturer Ivoclar Vivadent from Liechtenstein hosted hun- dreds 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 al- ways mimic the natural den- tition, prominent clinicians from Europe and the Americas presented a number of clinical cases that demonstrated what can be achieved with dental ce- ramics. Impressive restorative work was shown by German dental technician Oliver Brix and the UK’s own Dr James Russell, 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 ma- terials, has not only changed how cosmetic dentistry is per- formed, but also allowed it to be increasingly less invasive, Rus- sell said. The use of CAD/CAM tech- nology, was further shown by Italian technician Michele Temperani to achieve higher aesthetic outcomes when com- bined with all-ceramic materi- als. Issues in the field were also addressed, including the cor- rect 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 ef- fective approach, the etch and rinse technique is still required in many cases, he explained. During a round-table discus- sion held on the first day, all experts agreed that a thorough diagnosis and a good working relationship between the clini- cian 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 col- laboration with King’s College London Dental Institute, one of the most prestigious dental in- stitutions 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 sched- uled for 2016 and will be held in Madrid in Spain, Chief Sales Officer at Ivoclar Vivadent Josef Richter said. Delegates can look forward to a number of new products to be launched by Ivoclar Viva- dent during the year, includ- ing the much-anticipated IPS e.max Press multi, which will allow horizontal pressing for long-lasting clinical success. Also announced were new fur- naces in Ivoclar Vivadent’s Pro- gramat line with a new design that will offer guided pressing, US dentist Dr George Eliades (second from right) discussing aspects of monolithic restorations with other experts onstage. (Photo Daniel Zimmermann, DTI) Visit us at: 6th Dental Facial Cosmetic Int’l Conference Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai 14-15 November 2014 CS 8100 3D 3D imaging is now available for everyone THE WAIT IS OVER Many have waited for a redefined 2D/3D multi-functional system that was more relevant to their everyday work, that was plug-and-play and that was a strong yet affordable investment for their practice. With the CS 8100 3D, that wait is over. • Versatile programs and views (from 8 cm x 9 cm to 4 cm x 4 cm) • New 4T CMOS sensor for detailed images with up to 75 m resolution • Intuitive patient placement, fast acquisition and low dose • The new standard of care, now even more affordable LET’S REDEFINE EXPERTISE The CS 8100 3D is just one way we redefine imaging. Discover more at carestreamdental.com © Carestream Health, Inc. 2014. CS81003D A4:Layout 1 06/08/2014 10:32 Page 1