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Q: How important are magnifying instru- ments? Which microscope do you use and why? A: I have been one of the pioneers in the use of the microscope since 1989. Its use has changed my way of treating clinical cases. Work under the microscope is very precise, but the first reason to use it is er- gonomics—as I keep repeating to my stu- dents. A nearly 30-year collaboration with ZEISS has allowed me to bring my micros- copy experience to the world and to create a center, the Master Educational Group (MEG), the only one of its kind. Q: Please would you elaborate on the mod- ified chamfer finish line? What is its rationale for esthetic and functional reasons, and what is the role of different restorative materials? A: Every time I see my work after 20–30 years of follow-up, I see the same preci- sion and stability over time, both from a functional and an esthetic point of view. I think I have acted in the spirit of good pa- terfamilias and that makes me proud. The modified chamfer design is part of a pro- cedure I codified to seek to achieve excel- lence. It is a link in a chain that all togeth- er determines the longevity of the treatment result. Prosthetic restoration entails team- work with the dental technician regarding considerations on the choice of materials, thickness, brightness, etc. Without his or her help, the clinician cannot reach his or her goal. Q: What role do rotating, oscillating and rounded chisel instruments play in the mod- ified chamfer technique? Which rotating, oscillating and rounded chisel instruments do you use? Why would you recommend them? A: Sonic instruments allow us to perform marginal deflection and repositioning with- out tissue trauma. That is why I think there is a good indication for these in the field of prosthetic dentistry. Chisels allow us to better define the chamfer, making the margins clear and defined. New Hu-Friedy chisels will soon come out for the modified chamfer design. Q: How significant is practical education? What makes hands-on courses such as the Tribune CME Clinical Masters Program so effective in advancing the skills of implantol- ogists and general dentists? The Master Educational Group “is a part of our life in the service of knowledge” A: I have devoted the most part of my life to teaching, through which I try to convey what I have learned, with great humility. Training is part of the profession and only continuous comparison can make us bet- ter. Meeting new students is a joy and I feel honored to have the opportunity to share my knowledge with them. Q: Can you please tell us a little about MEG, your role at the institute and why it is import- ant to you? A: MEG is a center of excellence estab- lished by Dr. Carlo Ghezzi and me to seek to share our knowledge. Today, many courses for Italians and foreign students are held there, giving them the opportu- nity to learn about the state of the art of various dental disciplines through a highly advanced technological system. Students are able to practice on their own phantom head under the micro- scope following the instructor’s steps on the monitor. MEG is a part of our life in the service of knowledge. Interview Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry issue 2018 — 11