W&H dental tools & supplies

Ceramic materials such as zirconia are being used more and more frequently in modern restorative dentistry. However, removing zirconia restorations with conventional contra-angle handpieces is a challenging and lengthy procedure. Added to this is the high wear on the burs, especially with monolithic material. In some cases, the bur has to be changed at one-minute intervals. To address this problem, W&H has developed a new product line specifically tailored for these applications.

The direct relationship between intraoral and general health, as well as the bidirectional influence that they may have on one another, is well-known (1,2). It is absolutely essential to consider both factors when planning preventive intraoral measures and treatment in the dental practice. The primary objective is the maintenance of patient health and quality of life from both dental and medical perspectives.

A 74-year-old patient presents for a consultation. The anamnesis shows that the patient has well-controlled hypertension and is taking Lixiana. Additionally, the patient had a kidney carcinoma in 2020. The patient’s lifestyle is unremarkable. She has no natural teeth left and has six implants in both the upper and lower jaws, which are fitted with crowns or bridges. Current findings show no peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis; however, there are occasional minor bleedings at the implant sites.