Advances in stomatology and oral materials have been slow and continuous and in step with advances in other sciences. Regardless of the age, the different materials that appeared had a very important impact on the restoration technology at that time. The practice of oral medicine began as early as 3000 BC, and the application of oral materials also occurred at the same time.   The Beginning O...

Image by prostooleh on Freepik Become a dental technician Some people want a job or career that is different. If you have advanced aesthetics and a rich imagination, you may be interested in becoming a dental technician. You will create crowns, bridges, and other dentures with dental porcelain powder, lithium disilicate, dental zirconia blocks for dental restoration use, etc. a...

  What causes the problems of chipping, cracking, bubbles, etc.? There have always been problems with dentures such as chipping, cracking, and bubbles among dental technicians. The main reason for these problems is that there is a problem with the bonding force of gold and porcelain.   The main factors that affect the bonding force of metal and ceramic are:   1. Originally, the...

How to quickly and accurately compare shades? In anterior restorations, accurate shades are very important whether we are using ceramic powders or digital materials such as zirconium block and lithium disilicate ceramics. Although there are many different types of digital colorimeters, the traditional visual confirmation link is still the most basic and important, and irreplaceable. Usin...

Matters needing attention when preparing teeth When producing porcelain teeth, whether the dental model is made accurately is also an important part. This is the basis for the molding of inner crowns and dentin porcelain, enamel, transparent porcelain, and other porcelain powders, and it is also the benchmark for whether the porcelain teeth are finally suitable for the patient's mouth. The followi...

I have asked many Japanese technicians why they strive for perfection. Because good quality also means good price, and...  said Bing Wang from the Peking University School of Stomatology Denture Processing Center.   When I first came to Japan to study, I didn't think there was a big problem with my skills. After studying, visiting, and comparing carefully, I found that the gap was obviou...

  Rework is a common issue in dental restoration, but with careful analysis and preventive measures, we can effectively reduce its occurrence. Here are some common reasons for rework and their prevention:   1. Altering the Occlusal Surface Cause: Failure to provide temporary crowns for patients, excessive grinding of occlusal surfaces by technicians, inaccurate occlusion, or failure to r...