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On January 14, 2026, it's that time again: Our TEAM Talk series enters a new round. TEAM Talk #9 will once again focus on an interdisciplinary topic: "The Emergence Profile – the Transmucosal Interface." For dental practices and dental laboratories, this is a crucial area – functionally, biologically, and aesthetically. The emergence profile describes the contour of the crown in the…

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…

In mid-November 2024, our EADT board was reorganized in Frankfurt's Klassikstadt: The team around Andreas Kunz, Bogna Stawarczyk, Carsten Fischer and Annett Kieschnick gained additional clinical and scientific expertise with Felicitas Mayinger, a distinguished dentist and scientist. As EADT, we are particularly pleased that PD Dr. med. dent. Felicitas Mayinger from the LMU Munich is joining our...