The growth of microbial biofilms and various biomineralization phenomena can lead to the formation of stable layers and veneers on rocks known as 'rock varnishes' that can stabilize surfaces and protect from further weathering. This article describes the potential application of fungal systems for bioprotection of rock and mineral-based substrates and the evidence to support this concept of uti...

This clinical report describes the prosthodontic treatment for an 18-year-old man diagnosed with amelogenesis imperfecta. The aim of treatment was to reduce dental sensitivity and to restore esthetics and masticatory function. Metal-ceramic fixed partial dentures were placed on posterior teeth to modify the occlusion, and porcelain laminate veneers were placed to improve the esthetics of the ma...

Clinical complications arising from problems related to aesthetic integration can be a difficult task for the restorative dentist and dental technician . Accurate imitation of optical appearance hard tissue with indirect restorations is relevant issue , especially when teeth have different color shades This case report describes approach restoring anterior group porcelain veneers eLAB prime sof...

Contact details: Dr Michael Dieter Bahnhofstrasse 50 9470 Buchs Switzerland [email protected] Figure 1: Initial situation: Unsatisfactory smile with multiple carious lesions, discoloured composite restorations and abraded areas. This clinical case report describes in detail the application of Tetric N-Collection to reconstruct the patient’s smile chairside in the least invasive manner. Dir...

the major foible of dental ceramics is their brittle nature. therefore, the producers of these materials have focused on the “strength” issue. a method of increasing strength is ion exchange on porcelain surface which leads to formation of a compressive crust that opposing forces should overcome before developing a crack. in current study, ion exchange in two types of porcelain, ceramco ii whic...