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Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa No. 2, 2017

Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | 2/2017 INDUSTRY 11 Dubai Produces First 3D Printed Teeth By Bernd Debusmann Jr. DUBAI, UAE: Following the an- nouncement that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, would like to transform Dubai into a 3D printing hotbed over the next two decades, we have seen many innovative develop- ments in this exciting new market. This week saw another first, as Sinter- ex and the Middle East Dental Labo- ratory collaborated together to pro- duce the first dental implant bridge to be 3D printed in the UAE. Sinterex, which is also the first com- pany to be licensed for industrial 3D printing in Dubai, 3D printed a 14- The finished product after Middle East Dental Lab applied ceramic (Photograph: Middle East Dental Laboratory and Sinterex) unit framework in Cobalt Chrome alloy at their facility in Jebel Ali Industrial Zone. The framework was printed using a powder bed fusion process, where a fine layer of metal powder is distributed evenly across a platform before be- ing selectively melted using a laser. Middle East Dental Laboratory then did the ceramic on the metal frame- work. Resulting in a natural look with a perfect fit. Julian Callanan, Managing Direc- tor of Sinterex, explained that the new metal 3D printing approach has three primary advantages rela- tive to traditional processes: “The first is speed; we can produce up to 70 units in under 4 hours, this could take up to 3 days using traditional casting processes. The second is ac- curacy; because we use an entirely digital process, we eliminate hu- man manual error which can lead to reworks. The third is cost; the printing process is very efficient and we recycle up to 75% of our raw materials. This efficiency sav- ing is passed on to our customers.” Thomas Claesen, Managing Direc- tor of Middle East Dental Labora- tory, added that 3D printing has been an important part of the den- tal business for some years now, and in the future, he anticipates further moves towards digital so- lutions. “By using 3D Printing we can provide a faster and more ac- curate solution for our Doctors.” 3D Printing technology is develop- ing rapidly and Dubai is positioning itself at the epicentre of innovation. The Dubai Health Authority recently noted that they will soon be using 3D technology to print dental molds, meaning that dentists can print 18 molds in 6 hours, as opposed to an hour-an-a-half to make one case us- ing currently available methods. The article was originally published in Khaleej Times and was written by Bernd Debusmann Jr. ZILMASTER The Perfect Answer to Polishing All-Ceramics By SHOFU Frustrated while polishing Zirconia restorations? ZiLMaster, a unique colour co-ordi- nated, three-step diamond impreg- nated polishing system from Shofu, is the solution to the smoothest sur- face with a high gloss polish on all modern metal-free ceramics: Zirco- nia as well as Lithium Disilicate. Designed with an excellent balance of diamond particle size, distribu- tion and a resilient silicone binder, ZilMaster polishers eliminate even the finest scratches while smoothen- ing hard Zirconia surfaces to obtain a lustrous polish that lasts. ZiLMaster is available in a variety of shapes and shanks for both extra (HP) and intra-oral (CA) application. ZilMaster Coarse CA ZilMaster Medium HP Preserve and Protect Patients’ Gums and Teeth for Life with GUM® Activital® By Sunstar GENEVA, Switzerland: Sunstar, a leader in professional oral health- care products, has released GUM® ActiVital®, a new range of toothpaste and mouthrinse that promotes the health of teeth and gums for the long-term. GUM® ActiVital®: • Provides long-lasting preven- tion against plaque formation and dental caries thanks to a combina- tion of fluoride and isomalt (Sunstar patented)1,2 and an innovative and effective antiplaque system without compromising the mouth’s balance for a long-term use. • Protects oral tissues for the long- term thanks to the presence of the antioxidants Coenzyme Q10 and ac- tive components of pomegranate3-8. • Strengthens gums and teeth with ginger and bisabolol. GUM® ActiVital® toothpaste con- tributes to eliminating plaque and controlling its re-formation Standard toothpastes contain sim- ple silica particles supporting the mechanical removal of the oral bio- film, without preventing microor- ganisms to re-adhere to the tooth surface after brushing. GUM® ActiVi- tal® toothpaste, however, is based on PlakClearTM technology that interacts electrostatically with the mainly anionic shells of microorgan- isms and the lipopolysaccharides of the microbial cell wall. Thanks to the electrostatic complex and hy- drophobic bonds formed with the microorganisms, this innovative an- tiplaque agent prevents them from re-attaching to enamel and dentin9,10. GUM® ActiVital® mouthrinse in- hibits plaque regrowth for preven- tion of early signs of gingivitis LAE, the antiplaque agent contained in GUM® ActiVital® mouthrinse, pre- vents bacteria from attaching to the tooth surface and re-establishing a biofilm, thanks to the formation of a protective barrier on the teeth11. The microbial burden is decreased allow- ing gums to maintain a healthy state. A highly safe profile and gentle for- mula for long-term use Unlike standard oral care products available on the market, which con- tain triclosan, cetylpyridinium chlo- ride or chlorhexidine, the GUM® ActiVital® range presents an optimal antibacterial and antiplaque action tailored for people without any par- ticular oral care problems. The prod- ucts’ gentle formulas include natural ingredients, respect the oral flora bal- ance, do not stain teeth and do not affect the taste. GUM® ActiVital® can be used in a prolonged manner and are free of sulfates (SLS), alcohol and parabens. The efficacy of the innova- tive technology behind the GUM® ActiVital® products is supported by scientific evidence. References 1. Rugg-Gunn A, Bánóczy J. Fluoride toothpastes and fluoride mouthrins- es for home use. Acta Med Acad 2013; 42(2):168-78. 2. Takatsuka T, et al. Effects of Isomalt on enamel de- and remineralization, a combined in vitro pH-cycling mod- el and in situ study. Clin Oral Investig 2008; 12(2):173-7. 3. Kiefer D. Disease Prevention Be- gins in the Mouth. LifeExtension 2008. http://www.lifeextension. com/magazine/2008/9/disease- prevention-begins-in-the-mouth/ page-01 4. Sadeghi N, et al. Antioxidant Activ- ity of Iranian Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Seed Extracts. J Agr Sci Tech 2009; 11:633-8. 5. Chaturvedula VSP, et al. Bioactive Chemical Constituents from Pome- granate (Punica granatum) Juice, Seed and Peel-A Review. Int J Res Chem Environ 2011; 1(1):1-18. 6. Flanagan D. Coenzyme Q10 and the Treatment of Periodontitis. In- side dentistry 2006; 2(9). 7. Rajan S, et al. Hidden secrets of Pu- nica granatum use and its effects on oral health: a short review. J Orofacial Res 2013; 3(1):38-41. 8. Narayan T, et al. Punica granatum (Pomegranate) fruit and its relevance in Oral Hygiene. IOSR-JDMS 2014; 13(8):29-34. 9. Arai T, et al. The Effect of Tooth- paste Containing a Bacteria Adsorb- ing Agent on Plaque Removal. Ni- hon Shishubyo Gakkai Kaishi 1999; 41(4):450-60. 10. Saito T, et al. Adherence of oral streptococci to an immobilized anti- microbial agent. Arch Oral Biol 1997; 42(8):539-45. 11. Gallob JT, et al. A randomized trial of ethyl lauroyl arginate-containing mouthrinse in the control of gingivi- tis. J Clin Periodontol 2015; 42:740-7.

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