Product Watch: New restorative products target workflow, esthetics, and durability
Premier, Dandy, Dentsply Sirona and Kettenbach launched restorative and endodontic products focused on simplified protocols, universal applications and predictable outcomes, spanning antimicrobial composites, zirconia esthetics, a reciprocating orifice shaper and bulk-fill composite.
Key Takeaways
- Ask what evidence backs the antimicrobial claim before adopting it.
- One-shade bulk fill may reduce shade-matching time in posterior cases.
- The orifice shaper fits existing WaveOne Gold motor settings, limiting retraining.
- Enhanced zirconia esthetics may reduce remakes driven by shade complaints.
- Weigh cost, turnaround and case location when choosing among these materials.
3D printing moves closer to definitive restorations
A scoping review in Materials synthesised evidence on 3D-printed resin and ceramic definitive tooth-supported restorations, finding 111 eligible studies that were mostly in vitro, with only six clinical studies including one randomised controlled trial.
Key Takeaways
- Treat 3D-printed definitive restorations as promising but not long-term proven.
- Standardise build orientation, layer thickness and post-processing to control outcomes.
- Expect possible colour change and occlusal wear in resin-based printed restorations.
- Discuss the limited clinical evidence with patients before definitive printed cases.
DS World Las Vegas 2026 opens
DS World Las Vegas opened at the MGM Grand Conference Center with over 2,000 dental professionals from 18 countries, offering more than 60 hands-on courses, a laboratory track and up to 15 continuing education credits.
Key Takeaways
- Plan team training around the hands-on courses to maximise CE credit value.
- Send laboratory technicians to the dedicated lab track on digital workflows.
- Note DS World Las Vegas moves to a biennial format, next edition in 2028.
- Use Experience Zone sessions to evaluate technologies before purchasing.