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INTERVIEW with — Dr. Domenico Massironi Q: Developments in technology and materi- als have advanced the practice of prosthet- ic restoration. How has this field changed over the years? A: Like all the medical sciences, prosthetic dentistry has changed over time in relation to the development of materials and tech- nologies. A conservative attitude toward dental tissue has certainly been a positive development, as has the search for pros- thetic materials to reduce thickness and to achieve excellent function and esthetics. The shift of the system from analog to dig- ital with intraoral scanners and CAD/CAM technology has really brought the focus to innovation in the future. Q: From your personal experience, how has workflow over the past several years been im- proved with new materials and simplified meth- ods? Which materials do you use and why? A: Before simplifying, we have to deter- mine a procedure that leads to an excellent outcome. Certainly, in an increasingly competitive market and in the face of a global economic crisis, we have to look for high-quality products that aid the clinician in conducting standardized procedures for an excellent result: That guides my choice in the use of materials. Q: How can you predict great results in pros- thetic treatment, and how significant is tooth preparation as a step in prosthetic resto- ration? A: The success of a prosthetic treatment— indeed, I think this can be applied to all fields of medicine—starts from the diag- nosis. If we make a correct diagnosis, which is our obligation as clinicians, within the limits of our competence, then we will have good predictability of the outcome of the clinical procedure. I have devoted my life to scrupulous research of precision, and I believe that, in prosthetic work above all, it makes the difference. 10 — issue 2018 Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry Interview