NEWS

Today, dental materials science encompasses far more than just material selection. It influences processes, quality, and responsibility – within the complex interplay of technology, regulation, and evidence-based dentistry. This is precisely where the DGPro 2026 Materials Science Forum comes in – organized by EADT eV. It will take place at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the German Society for Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterials (DGPro) from…

Translucent zirconia crowns: How can they be cemented, and what do the new luting composites really offer? A new in-vitro study investigates factors influencing the retention strength of zirconia crowns – from preparation and cementation to aging (Image source: Kuraray Noritake). The demands placed on modern dental materials are high: They should be aesthetic, stable, biocompatible, and reliable in the long term. Translucent zirconia combines many of these qualities…

3D printing of dentures is increasingly becoming the focus of dental research and application. Additive manufacturing opens up new possibilities, especially in the production of denture bases – but how does their mechanical strength compare to conventional materials? Denture bases play an important role in removable prosthetics and are produced using either traditional methods…

Lithium silicate and the influence of surface treatment, firing, and other parameters. A variety of modern materials are available for the fabrication of restorations to treat tooth structure defects. In the field of fixed dentures, all-ceramic restorations have become established. This trend may be due to their high-quality aesthetics and solid material properties. From the class of dental ceramics…