Noticias

El esterilizador Lisa de W&H celebra 25 años de innovación

Este año marca un hito significativo en la historia de W&H, ya que celebramos el 25.º aniversario del esterilizador Lisa. Para que este aniversario sea aún más especial, estamos invitando a todos nuestros clientes y colaboradores, así como a los profesionales de la odontología, a participar en un concurso que celebra el legado del Lisa.

Case presentation: Complex Dental Prosthesis Management

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.

Personalised Prophylaxis for 74-Year-Old Implant Patient with Hypertension: Prevention According to the IPC Model

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.

The (orally) healthy patient with implants

In the medical history, the 55 year-old patient states that he has no systemic disease and is not taking any medication. The patient’s lifestyle is similarly unremarkable. The patient has a few tooth restorations and two implants (2nd and 4th quadrants). On the basis of current findings, gingivitis is identified in an otherwise stable periodontal condition on the reduced periodontium (stage III, grade A).

Osseodensification versus piezoelectric surgery for implant site preparation

Osseodensification is a non-subtractive drilling technique that preserves and compacts bone. This procedure attempts to increase bone density, insertion torque and implant stability. The technique is suitable for horizontal augmentation in narrow alveolar ridges, as well as for vertical height gain via crestal sinus lift.

The healthy patient with pre-existing periodontal disease & peri-implantitis

A 52-year-old patient presents at a prevention session. The patient has no systemic disease and is not taking any medication. He has had various dental treatments and also has two active carious lesions. In addition, the patient has four implants (2nd, 3rd and 4th quadrants). He is revealed to have early periodontal disease (stage IV, grade B). His periodontal condition is stable; a probe depth of 5 mm is only evident at the implant in region 36. Gingivitis is also identified.

ISQ as a guide for implant rehabilitations

Long-term success in implant therapy is an aim that all clinicians strive for. Fundamental to this is proper implant placement, surgical site preparation, and good osseointegration after insertion. Although a torque value is a basic prerequisite for primary stability, it alone does not provide complete information for the clinician. Therefore, knowledge of ISQ values is fundamental to assess both primary implant stability (mechanical stability) and secondary implant stability (biological stability or osseointegration).

Snus causes mucosal lesions & gingival recession

Snus is usually brought into contact with the oral mucosa via its placement beneath the upper lip, and in some cases under the lower lip, whereby the nicotine it contains can enter the bloodstream via the oral mucosa

Stress + poor sleep = even more periodontitis …?

Stress, defined as a state in which the affected individual perceives a sense of threat or lack of control, as well as sleep disorders and poor sleep quality, are both undeniably issues that cause a significant degree of difficulty in today’s society.

The Diabetic Patient with Pre-Existing Periodontitis

The close relationship between general medical health and intraoral health is well-known. It is no longer adequate to consider intraoral conditions in isolation. Accurate medical and intraoral history taking and examination of findings, as well as their joint consideration, are essential for maintaining intraoral health and patient quality of life and offering dentists a sense of assurance during therapeutic planning.

The 28-Year-Old Cigarette Smoker with Dental Erosions

28-year-old patient, smoker, with erosions. The bidirectional relationship between oral and general medical health is very well known. It is no longer sufficient – and arguably even old-fashioned – to consider intraoral conditions in isolation. In order to create a personalized, case-specific preventive and patient profile, it is essential to take a detailed medical history and perform diligent examination of the general medical and intraoral health, as well as considering the two in combination.

Innovation and problem-solving with W&H's Synea Power Edition

The concept of using rotary tools to cut hard materials, such as granite, is at least 6,000 years old. As early as 25,000 BCE, our ancestors were using hand-held lithic borers to cut through shells without breaking them. These tools were generally made of flint, and pressed against the object to be perforated and then rotated back and forth at low speed and relatively high torque. Powerful modern handpieces have elevated the principle of variable speed and high torque to enable precise cuts into much harder materials like zirconia.

Is one visit to the dentist per year enough if you have implants?

This study once more underlines that patients who do not regularly attend check-ups after receiving their implant-supported restoration have a very high risk of peri-implant diseases in general and specifically peri-implantitis; based on this data, at least two check-up visits per year are recommended.

Paciente sana con enfermedad periodontal previa*

La paciente de 68 años no tiene enfermedades previas relevantes de la salud general ni toma medicación; sus hábitos alimentarios tampoco suponen un riesgo especial. La paciente tiene dos implantes (tercer cuadrante, desde hace cinco años) y una enfermedad previa periodontal (periodontitis en etapa IV, grado B) con pérdida dental.

Paciente de trasplante con hiperplasia gingival*

Se presenta un paciente de 71 años con trasplante de riñón e hipertensión (presión arterial alta). Debido a su historia médica, es necesario el tratamiento continuo con ciclosporina para suprimir el sistema inmunitario y amlopidina para bajar la presión arterial. Además, el paciente relata encías sensibles y sangrantes.

Paciente con endocarditis con lesiones de caries activas*

El paciente tiene 39 años con valvuloplastia frente a una insuficiencia valvular y endocarditis. Toma regularmente ASS 100 (ácido acetil salicílico) como anticoagulante. En el ámbito del estilo de vida, la alimentación se identifica como promotora de caries, ya que suele consumir alimentos azucarados y seis o siete comidas al día.

Paciente diabética con buena salud buccal*

Una mujer diabética de 51 años con la boca sana se presenta para la sesión de prevención. Los niveles de glucemia son estables con una HbA1c = 6,2 %, en consecuencia, se considera suficiente con el fármaco metformina correspondiente (antidiabético). La paciente no recibe ningún tratamiento continuo ni presenta enfermedades orales previas. Según los diagnósticos actuales, puede determinarse gingivitis, aunque el estado sea estable por lo demás.

Tooth or implant?

The fight for periodontally compromised teeth and therefore retaining these teeth usually also pays off for patients from a financial perspective and is usually cheaper than extraction and subsequent implantation.

More arthritis, more periodontitis?

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at significantly higher risk of periodontitis and this risk increases further for patients with particularly active rheumatoid arthritis.

What does interdental cleaning achieve in the long term?

Interdental cleaning with dental floss or interdental brushes significantly reduces interdental plaque build-up and even tends to lead to a reduced rate of tooth loss in the long term.

W&H is implementing a comprehensive energy-saving package

W&H saved 900,000 kWh of electricity last year. In addition to smart tools, concrete measures and teamwork contributed to this.

A pragmatic approach to manage
peri-implant biological complications

Explore the complexities of dental implant care: This scientifically backed article summarises the critical aspects of diagnosis, oral hygiene, and expert strategies for the effective management of both, mucositis and peri-implantitis.

Periodontal treatment improves more than just the periodontium in diabetics

A non-surgical periodontal treatment can reduce the long-term blood glucose level (HbA1c) in type 2 diabetics by 0.3% and this effect persisted even after six months following treatment.

Caution parents – risk of infection!

Untreated periodontal disease in parents can negatively influence the development of their children’s oral microbiome and promote the development of a dysbiotic oral microbiome.

W&H AIMS guía el camino

Mantener la higiene en una clínica dental es esencial, pero puede ser un asunto complejo. Ahí es donde entra W&H AIMS. Con una amplia gama de productos, conocimientos fundamentales y toda la información relevante de un vistazo, W&H AIMS representa un recurso muy valioso para cualquier profesional sanitario que se precie. W&H ofrece apoyo paso a paso para gestionar la higiene de forma profesional y romper la cadena de infección con eficacia. Este compromiso con el control de las infecciones no solo es crucial para el bienestar de los pacientes, sino también para la salud y la seguridad de los profesionales sanitarios.

Sumérjase en el mundo de los productos BePro

Una gestión completa y profesional de la higiene es esencial para las clínicas, las consultas y los laboratorios. La seguridad de los pacientes y de todo el equipo de la consulta es la prioridad. Federico Zunica, Product Manager de W&H, presenta en cinco breves vídeos la nueva gama de higiene BePro. Con BePro, W&H cubre todas las necesidades de la clínica sobre productos de limpieza y desinfección, y hace posible mantener los máximos estándares de calidad.

Implant crowns must be kept clean… but how?

The shape of an implant crown has a significant influence on how well it can be kept clean using home oral hygiene, and concave crown shapes appear to be easier to clean; it also seems that the underside of an implant crown in the molar area is easiest to access with dental floss.

Unhealthy lifestyle = worse treatment outcomes?

Factors that can be categorised as a poor lifestyle, and primarily also a combination thereof, significantly increased the number of residual pocket probing depths with ≥ 6 mm and significantly reduced the likelihood of attaining the desired treatment outcome in periodontitis patients following non-surgical periodontal treatment (treatment step 1 and 2).

Successful treatment – does it make a difference? Part 2

Commonly used definitions for successful periodontal treatment are extremely difficult to achieve, but are nevertheless associated with a lower rate of tooth loss; however, the tooth loss rate in patients who regularly attend supportive periodontal treatment sessions is generally very low.

Prevention is the best treatment – Part 2

Biofilm accumulation is the main aetiological factor in the development of peri-implant diseases; plaque control and supportive implant therapy are therefore crucial in preventing peri-implant diseases.

Siete preguntas con la Dra. Adriana Locher

La Dra. Adriana Locher es una brillante cirujana que también comparte sus conocimientos como líder de opinión digital. La doctora, de nacionalidad argentina, se centra en el aprendizaje continuo y comparte sus consejos y trucos sobre productos y técnicas quirúrgicas con una amplia comunidad virtual. Hemos charlado con ella sobre su carrera, su camino hacia el éxito y sus productos favoritos de W&H.

Social participation in society even without teeth?

In old age, tooth loss leads to significantly reduced social participation in society, while maintaining a minimum of 20 teeth has the opposite effect and leads to a significant improvement and therefore more frequent social participation.

Conocimientos desde la experiencia

Cursos prácticos, aprendizaje virtual, informes técnicos y estudios: la empresa de tecnología médica W&H ofrece a los usuarios y usuarias una amplísima oferta de formación. Con el fin de completar a la perfección el catálogo existente, W&H colabora con líderes de opinión digitales. El objetivo es conectar a los profesionales sanitarios y promover así el intercambio de conocimientos.

Patient- and implant-related factors – what affects the outcome of treatment?

In this study, non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis was only successful in 25% of cases and was adversely affected by a medical history involving periodontitis and smoking, inadequate oral hygiene and a wide implant diameter.

Keratinised soft tissue crucial for implants

The prevention of peri-implant diseases is the best treatment and the peri-implant soft tissue can play a decisive role here; for this reason, the team should discuss if there is a need for treatment in patients with a lack of keratinised mucosa (i.e. < 2 mm width of keratinised mucosa).

Implants – Also a success story from a patient perspective?

A very high percentage of patients had a positive experience of implant treatment and most patients were very happy with the result; however, frequent points of criticism were the treatment costs and the cleansing ability.

Pulido rotativo profesional – con los instrumentos profilácticos de W&H

W&H reúne bajo el slogan: «Proxeo – Prophy for Professionals» sus productos para una limpieza dental profesional y para terapia periodontal. La empresa de tecnología médica ofrece diversas soluciones para la eliminación mecánica de la placa bacteriana dura y blanda. Todos los productos tienen una cosa en común: son muy eficaces, agradables durante el uso y diseñados para el bienestar del paciente.

Exercise is great for our health … and our teeth too?

Women who exercise regularly showed a significantly reduced risk of periodontitis and a significantly reduced severity of periodontitis.

No teeth, no quality of life?

Rehabilitation and replacement of missing teeth lead to a significant improvement in quality of life relating to oral health and also tend to improve general health.

Periodontitis also impairs our sense of
taste and smell!

A questionnaire-based survey showed that periodontitis significantly increases the risk of an impaired sense of taste and smell.

Smoking and increased probing depths are early warning signs

Smoking and increased probing depths at a young age (i.e. at an age of < 20 years) are significant risk factors for the early onset of periodontitis (i.e. at an age of < 30 years).

W&H: Higiene y seguridad sin concesiones

«Clean and clear». Con este lema, la empresa de tecnología médica W&H subraya las sinergias entre sus instrumentos de transmisión y sus equipos de procesamiento. Las turbinas, las piezas de mano y los contra-ángulos de W&H cuentan con numerosas características que los hacen especialmente robustas e higiénicas durante su uso. Con los equipos correspondientes de procesamiento y esterilización se garantiza un funcionamiento fiable y un uso higiénico para los pacientes y para el personal clínico.

Tooth brushing in just 10 seconds?

Automatic toothbrushing could have future potential, but still requires further technical developments to improve existing shortcomings with regard to customizsation for different jaw sizes and tooth positions, interdental spaces and choice of optimal brushing time.

When as well as possible is not good enough

Even when told to brush their teeth as well as possible, the quality of tooth brushing among young adults is poor; the main weaknesses are cleaning palatal/lingual surfaces and overall brushing technique.

Innovation Days en el sudeste asiático

Innovation Days es el exitoso formato de W&H para la difusión interactiva de conocimientos. Del el 17 y el 19 de abril se celebraron, por segunda vez en el sudeste asiático, esta serie de eventos. Durante tres días, los participantes pudieron experimentar de cerca los productos de W&H y comentar las nuevas funcionalidades con los directores de productos de W&H.

Prevention is the best treatment!

Optimal diabetes control, regular supportive implant therapy and augmentation of peri-implant soft tissue deficits have proven to be crucial features in primary prevention of peri-implant diseases.

Peri-implant mucositis – are chemical adjunctive therapies effective? Part 2!

Additional measures locally applied or taken systemically by the patient (e.g. antiseptics in the form of mouth-rinse solutions or probiotics) could have an additional positive effect in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis.

Una turbina pequeña para los requisitos más altos

¡Pequeña, pero poderosa! El modelo TK-94 L es el más pequeño de las turbinas Synea Vision de W&H. Convence con su moderna tecnología, su diseño inteligente y su óptimo rendimiento. Gracias al pequeño tamaño de su cabezal, esta turbina es especialmente adecuada para operaciones mínimamente invasivas. Se utiliza principalmente en odontología geriátrica y pediátrica, y en pacientes con problemas de ansiedad, donde facilita un tratamiento delicado y sin estrés.

Non-surgical peri-implantitis treatment – chemical cleaning ...?

Chemical additives for cleaning the implant surface as part of non-surgical peri-implantitis therapy may make sense, but there is a shortage of well-conducted studies with a sufficient number of patients and a long-enough follow-up period to really be able to recommend a specific method and/or a specific product.

Non-surgical peri-implantitis treatment – gold standard ...?

Due to a continuing lack of well-conducted clinical studies, it is still not possible, based on the evidence, to give a clear treatment guideline for mechanical cleaning as part of non-surgical peri-implantitis treatment.

Peri-implant mucositis – are chemical adjunctive therapies effective?

Based on the evidence, it is not possible to recommend professionally administered chemical adjunctive therapies in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis; the products tested to date did not demonstrate any significant benefits in comparison with debridement alone.

Electric interdental cleaning – a good alternative …?

Electrically-powered interdental cleaning devices seem to have a comparable effectiveness to dental floss for gingivitis patients, but at the same time have the advantage that patients prefer them.

Chewing gum as treatment …?

Chewing sugar-free xylitol chewing gum could have significantly positive effects in reducing gingival inflammation when used as an adjunct to traditional therapies for treating gingivitis (mechanical cleaning and optimisation of home oral hygiene), but further clinical studies are required in order to confirm this assumption.

Periodontal diagnosis made easy

Implementing the new classification for periodontal and peri-implant diseases takes time and is a question of experience and practice, but simple reference tools such as a flowchart can help with this process.

W&H en la IDS de 2023: Vista previa a lo más destacado de la feria

En marzo vuelve el momento en el que se reúnen las empresas más importantes del sector dental en Colonia para presentar nuevos productos, tecnologías vanguardistas y conceptos innovadores para las clínicas y los laboratorios odontológicos. Desde W&H le ofrecemos ya un primer vistazo a lo más destacado de la feria y a las novedades de productos. W&H bajo su slogan «From innovative products to sustainable solutions», presentará sus soluciones sostenibles de productos y servicios.

Oral hygiene helps even in difficult situations!

Oral health (gingivitis, periodontitis) influences the occurrence and the healing process of oral mucositis in patients with haematological disorders who are given high-dose chemotherapy.

Air polishing as an adjunct in non-surgical periodontal treatment …?

As part of non-surgical periodontal treatment, the additional use of air-polishing treatment could be beneficial for deep baseline probing pocket depths (≥ 5.5 mm) in particular.

De productos innovadores a soluciones sostenibles: W&H expone en IDS 2023

Más grande que nunca y con muchos productos innovadores por descubrir: W&H participará en 2023 en el International Dental Show (IDS) de Colonia (Alemania). Fiel al eslogan "De productos innovadores a soluciones sostenibles", presentará una visión innovadora y tecnologías sostenibles para la industria dental.

Gingivitis treatment = happier and healthier patients!

Treating gingivitis is not only the most effective option for preventing the occurrence of periodontitis, but also leads to a reduction in systemic inflammatory markers, whilst also improving the patient’s quality of life in terms of oral health.

Artificial intelligence in dental practice

The use of artificial intelligence with the aim of optimising home oral hygiene significantly improved the results in non-surgical periodontal therapy

What is the situation with e-cigarettes and periodontal health?

Based on the available literature, the smoking of e-cigarettes seems to have a slightly less negative effect on periodontal health compared to traditional cigarettes.

Periodontitis & bowel disease – Is there a link?

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease have a higher risk of oral diseases (periodontitis and tooth loss) and these diseases appear in turn to increase the degree of activity of inflammatory bowel disease.

W&H recibe el Premio a la Gestión Medioambiental 2022 del BMK

La empresa de tecnología médica W&H impulsa a toda máquina su gestión medioambiental en todos los proyectos y medidas para alcanzar las metas ecológicas y sostenibles de la empresa. Este compromiso acaba de ser reconocido por el Ministerio Federal de Protección del Clima, Medio Ambiente, Energía, Movilidad, Innovación y Tecnología (BMK) con el Premio a la Gestión Medioambiental en la categoría «Mejor Medida: Protección del Clima y Medio Ambiente».

Lifelong supportive periodontitis treatment? Absolutely!

Periodontitis patients should always be integrated into supportive periodontitis treatment, as otherwise the rate of recurrence, and therefore a further episode of periodontal inflammation, is likely to be very high.

The long-lasting effects of smoking on our implants …

Tobacco consumption has a lasting negative effect on the peri-implant tissue and leads to an increased risk of developing periimplantitis. This negative effect continues for years, even after an individual has successfully stopped smoking.

Tooth loss rate in Europe – what is the trend?

We always endeavour to improve the health of our patients’ teeth, but are we actually successful in achieving this? Has oral health in Europe actually improved in recent years/decades and are our patients actually losing fewer teeth?

Emdogain – can it help even without surgery …?

Emdogain is a product that consists of enamel matrix proteins and is obtained from porcine tooth germs. It has been successfully used in periodontal surgery for more than 20 years and, with the right indication and application, it can be used to achieve outstanding results including at least partial regeneration of periodontal defects.

Xceed Limits con Lara XL

Con el nuevo Lara XL, W&H lanza un esterilizador que complementa aún más su ya famosa gama de esterilizadores de alto rendimiento. Más funciones, más innovación, más capacidad: Lara XL superará todas sus expectativas.

Assistina ONE – N.º 1 en limpieza y mantenimiento

La nueva Assistina One cuenta con todos los logros técnicos del popular modelo predecesor y los lleva a un nuevo nivel. Al ser fácil de manejar y la más rápida de su clase, aumenta aún más el rendimiento y la intuitividad.

Periodontitis doesn’t normally come alone!

As early as 2016 (Monsarrat et al. 2016), a study outlined a link between periodontitis and 57(!) systemic diseases, the most well-known of these being diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. Time and again, these links prompt a discussion about the need for positive cooperation between dentists and doctors in order to improve early diagnosis of specific systemic diseases.

Sensitive tooth cervix following periodontal therapy...

Experiencing cervical tooth sensitivity following periodontal therapy? Here’s what you can do about it! Non-surgical periodontal therapy can unfortunately entail a number of disadvantages, which are the sources of some complaints from our patients time and again. For example, they complain about the longer appearance of their teeth and/or about increased sensitivity of the exposed tooth cervix. Studies have shown that around 60 to 90% of our patients suffer from cervical tooth sensitivity in the period immediately following non-surgical periodontal therapy and that from a third up to a quarter of patients still suffer from cervical tooth sensitivity after 4 to 8 weeks (Lin et al. 2012).

Synea Fusion bajo los focos

Eficientes, exitosos, populares: los contra-ángulos Synea Fusion son los contra-ángulos más vendidos del mundo de W&H y combinan la máxima calidad y una larga vida útil en su clase con una gran relación calidad-precio. La nueva campaña «Spot-on» está poniendo literalmente estos populares productos sanitarios bajo los focos.

When does it make sense to splint teeth?

Periodontitis and the related attachment loss inevitably lead to increased tooth mobility after a certain period of time. This increased tooth mobility often makes patients aware that “something is not right,” but for many patients it is also a very unpleasant side effect of periodontal disease and one which can make them feel as if they are losing their teeth.

Does periodontitis increase the risk of gestational diabetes

The links between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis are very well described and documented in the literature. A specific malfunction in the sugar metabolism can occur during pregnancy, which is referred to as gestational diabetes. In Austria, around 5–10% of all pregnant women are affected by gestational diabetes.

Can yoghurt reduce tooth loss ...?

Many beneficial effects on our health are attributed to the consumption of dairy products. Research indicates that there is a lower risk of diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. It also describes beneficial effects specifically for the oral cavity thanks to the consumption of dairy products. Certain studies, for example, showed that high and regular consumption of dairy products led to a lower risk of periodontitis.

Interdental cleaning – by itself or with an “extra” component?

Every day we try to persuade our patients to brush their teeth twice a day and to brush the interdental spaces at least once a day as well. However, we all know how particularly difficult it is to persuade our patients to brush the interdental spaces, as this calls for a certain amount of skill on their part.

Knowledge is motivation!

The key to success in periodontal treatment is the cooperation of the patient. If the patient fails to comply every day of their life with good and efficient oral hygiene at home and fails to attend recalls consistently, we will unfortunately fail despite all our efforts.

Can too much coffee lead to tooth loss …?

Coffee is clearly one of the world’s favourite drinks! For example, in 2019 around 160 million 60-kilo sacks of coffee were consumed worldwide, and Austria is also one of Europe’s biggest consumers of coffee. In Austria, annual consumption is around 162 litres or 7.2 kilos – this equates to an average of 2.6 cups of coffee per person per day!

Assistina 301: 30 años siendo la número 1

W&H siempre está a la vanguardia en materia de calidad, innovación y facilidad de uso de sus productos. El cuidado adecuado y profesional juega un papel extremadamente importante en lo que respecta a la durabilidad y a la apariencia de los instrumentos de transmisión de precisión. La unidad de mantenimiento Assistina 301 de W&H lleva 30 años ofreciendo un servicio excelente para el cuidado de las piezas de mano dentales.

Los mejores consejos para su viaje hacia la sostenibilidad

Durante los últimos meses, hemos reunido muchas ideas y consejos para dentistas que se implican de forma activa en el movimiento de sostenibilidad global. El objetivo común: salvar el planeta para nosotros y para las generaciones venideras. Como fabricantes de productos odontológicos, estamos con usted y seguiremos esforzándonos. En esta lista se resume lo que puede hacer en su clínica dental para formar parte del cambio.

Medium bristles – are they really a problem?

The discussion on soft, medium or hard bristled toothbrushes is not a new one, and yet new literature on the subject is appearing all the time, so it is something we are keen to address.

Successful treatment – does it make a difference?

The ‘new’, although also now almost five-year-old, classification for periodontal and peri-implant conditions included a definition for a successfully treated periodontitis patient for the first time.

Aprendamos y compartamos nuestros logros en sostenibilidad

¿Cómo nos mantenemos motivados para ser más sostenibles? Después de todo, implica cambiar muchos hábitos y hacer un esfuerzo adicional conforme avanzamos hacia nuestro objetivo. Los nuevos cambios y prácticas que implementamos deben ser sostenibles en sí mismos, para que podamos continuar a partir de ahí. Así es como podemos hacerlo todos juntos.

Consejos de prácticas recomendadas de los modelos a seguir en odontología sostenible

Leer sobre ideas generales y consejos para alcanzar unos hábitos más sostenibles está muy bien, pero ¿se pregunta si se pueden aplicar a su trabajo diario en la clínica dental? Deje que otros equipos de dentistas le inspiren a ser más activo en su viaje hacia la sostenibilidad. Aunque puede que sea difícil alcanzar la odontología sin residuos debido a los requisitos sanitarios, desde luego que se puede alcanzar una odontología con menos residuos. Después de todo, cada paso cuenta.

Prognosis for teeth with through-and-through furcations

The optimal treatment result for periodontitis patients is for them to keep their own teeth in good condition for as long as possible. However, there are both patients and teeth with certain characteristics that make it significantly harder to actually achieve this objective!

Lessons from the pandemic: continuity in treatment is important!

The Covid-19 pandemic has posed and continues to pose major challenges for all of us – this includes our patients and their compliance in terms of attending regular dental check-ups. For example, already during the first few months of the pandemic, patients proved to be far more reluctant to attend medical check-ups and appointments (Makiyama 2020). Now that the pandemic has continued for far longer than initially anticipated, however, it is important for us to encourage our patients to begin attending regular appointments for check-ups and treatment again.

Recubrimiento a prueba de arañazos que mejora la calidad de las piezas de mano dentales

La tecnología sofisticada ocupa un lugar importante en la investigación de W&H y juega un papel decisivo en la mejora de la calidad del tratamiento de los pacientes. Uno de los desarrollos más impactantes en la gama de productos de W&H es el revestimiento ScratchBlocker. Se ha diseñado teniendo en cuenta específicamente la durabilidad, la apariencia y la sostenibilidad, llevando a las piezas de mano dentales a un nuevo nivel.

Porque la eficiencia es importante

La gestión bien organizada de materiales y de dispositivos de bajo consumo no solo ahorra costes, sino que también crea flujos de trabajo más fluidos. Cuando conoce mejor los recursos de los que dispone, el medio ambiente es el primero en salir beneficiado.

Compras conscientes: ¿Por qué invertir en productos de alta calidad es la opción más sostenible?

Puede que en la teoría resulte obvio, pero es frecuente que la gente dude cuando se trata de invertir en productos de alto nivel. Ya sea en casa o en el trabajo, el precio es siempre el factor más decisivo a la hora de comprar. Aunque es importante no perder de vista el presupuesto, los productos más baratos pueden no ser tan rentables a largo plazo, ya que normalmente hay que reemplazarlos antes debido a que su calidad es inferior.

Una clínica dental croata gana el sorteo de #100 000 unidades producidas

W&H logró un hito en su producción de esterilizadores el pasado octubre, cuando se alcanzó la cifra de 100 000 unidades producidas en la fábrica de Brusaporto, Italia. Para celebrar este hecho especial, se sorteó un esterilizador a elegir a través de la cuenta de Instagram de W&H. Ahora el premio se ha entregado directamente al afortunado ganador en la fábrica de esterilización de W&H.

W&H inspira la sostenibilidad en las clínicas dentales

En el marco de la campaña internacional #dentalsunited, la empresa de tecnología médica W&H llama a los dentistas a contribuir.

Unidades de tratamiento de agua de W&H

Las unidades de tratamiento de agua (Multidem, Osmo y Water Distiller) suministran agua pura para el proceso de esterilización. Con este método, nuestras unidades garantizan un rendimiento uniforme y alargan la vida de los instrumentos y esterilizadores.

Cómo reducir los residuos en su clínica dental

Menos es más, pero en este caso: menos residuos es más sostenible. Si somos conscientes de lo que tiramos y prestamos más atención, le haremos un gran favor al planeta. Descubra cómo puede sumarse a la iniciativa y apoyarla.

Su clínica dental ecológica

En el verano de 2021, el podcast Dental Punk y Quintessence Publishing buscaron clínicas dentales en Alemania y Austria que fueran ejemplos positivos de volverse más “ecológicas”. En noviembre, las clínicas ganadoras recibieron la etiqueta de calidad “DIE GRÜNE PRAXIS” (la clínica ecológica). Todas han implementado medidas innovadoras e inspiradoras para trabajar de manera más sostenible.

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