W&H dental tools & supplies

Outstanding research from Austria: W&H has been named one of Austria’s 250 most innovative companies and honoured with the 2025 Innovation Award from the ÖGVS. The recognition is based on the company’s patent performance from May 2024 to June 2025. With 194 patents currently filed and already granted worldwide, W&H continues to drive innovation in medical technology.

Sandra Schmee, a certified dental assistant and business economist, is increasingly working with zirconia crowns. In recent years, zirconia has established itself as the number one material for crowns and bridges and has become highly popular with patients. The material is extremely strong and durable, while its natural appearance offers clear aesthetic benefits. Stress during restorations? For Sandra Schmee and the entire practice team, this used to be part of everyday life – until the Synea Power Edition from W&H came along. In this interview, she shares how it has changed the way they work.

In cases of advanced bone atrophy or following maxillary resections, the rehabilitation with implant-supported prostheses presents a particular challenge. Zygoma implants offer an alternative to conventional augmentation procedures and, when appropriately indicated, enable functional and long-term stable rehabilitation. This approach requires not only extensive surgical experience, but also specially designed instruments to ensure precise and safe execution.