Digitization In Dentistry

This book provides evidence-based guidance on the clinical applications of digital dentistry, that is, the use of dental technologies or devices that incorporate digital or computer-controlled components for the performance of dental procedures. Readers will find practically oriented information on the digital procedures currently in use in various fields of dental practice, including, for example, diagnosis and treatment planning, oral radiography, endodontics, orthodontics, implant dentistry, and esthetic dentistry. The aim is to equip practitioners with the knowledge required in order to enhance their daily practice. To this end, a problem-solving approach is adopted, with emphasis on key concepts and presentation of details in a sequential and easy to follow manner. Clear recommendations are set out, and helpful tips and tricks are highlighted. The book is written in a very readable style and is richly illustrated. Whenever appropriate, information is presented in tabular form to provide a ready overview of answers to frequent doubts and questions.

The ambitions of the pioneers in the late 1980s eventually led to a form of implementation, which they too could not have dreamed of. Digital systems have penetrated our personal and professional life. In dentistry, an essential digital dataset of patient records, X-rays, photographs and intraoral scans, the platform represents revolutionary clinical activities that enrich patient-dentist and interprofessional interactions, transform education, and improve practice management. Digitization has led to changes on many fronts and yielded new techniques, systems and interactions that have improved dentistry. Innovation has created opportunities for future research by materials scientists. More restorative options are available for better durability and aesthetics. New approaches are to bring more efficiency and accuracy, using the interests, capacities and skills of those involved. New university curricula enable the training of students towards a new way of learning. Digital dentistry was initially seen as a threat to dental technicians, but this has turned out to be wrong, so much so that no one doubts the positive contribution that the digitization of dentistry has made so far. The question of whether 30 years of digitization has added value for dentistry is interesting, although it has permanently changed our way of working. About the Author: Jef M. van der Zel, PhD, MSc started his research in dentistry in 1977 in the areas of metal-ceramics, press- and sinterceramics, digital dentistry and dental CAD/CAM. He held an endowed chair at the Academic Centre for Dentistry (ACTA) of the University van Amsterdam from 2004-2012. Research directed towards clinically validating scan-, design- and production methods of dental prosthetics. He is one of the pioneers of restorative computerized dentistry and has since 1987 been working on the development of CAD/CAM dental systems. He is the founder of the Dental CAD/CAM special interest group of the International Association of Dental Research and chaired the ISO/TC106 Workgroup on Digital Dentistry that resulted in ISO 12836:2015(en) Dentistry - Digitizing devices for CAD/CAM systems for indirect dental restorations - Test methods for assessing accuracy. Jef is knight in the order of the Dutch Lion. He is involved in innovative developments in ceramics and digital dentistry worldwide as international consultant. Publications: https: //www.researchgate.net/profile/Jef_Van_der_Zel

Comprehensive overview of digital dentistry describing available technologies and when and how to use digital dentistry in practice Clinical Applications of Digital Dental Technology provides comprehensive yet practical references to a wide range of potential uses for digital technology in dental practice, discussing a wide range of digital technologies including their indications, contraindications, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and applications. Overall, the book emphasizes how to use digital dentistry in daily practice across all specialties. With broad coverage of the subject, Clinical Applications of Digital Dental Technology discusses digital imaging, digital impressions, digital prosthodontics, digital implant planning and placement, and digital applications in endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Each chapter is written by experts in each topic and covers applications for prosthodontics, implant dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, and other specialty areas. Clinical Applications of Digital Dental Technology also includes information on: Software, scanning, and manufacturing capabilities which have led to an unparalleled revolution leading to a major paradigm shift in all aspects of dentistry Digital radiography, virtual planning, computer-aided design and manufacturing, digital impressions, digitally fabricated dentures, and the “virtual patient” Available technologies, plus a critical evaluation of each one to detail how they are incorporated in daily practice across all specialties Developing technologies in the field with special attention paid to those expected to be on the market sometime in the near future Clinical Applications of Digital Dental Technology is an essential resource for general dentists, specialists, and students who wish to understand digital dentistry and efficiently and intelligently incorporate it into their practices. The text is also useful for laboratory technicians interested in recent digital advances in the dental field.

One of the first of its kind, this book examines the digitalization of Chinese businesses both theoretically and practically. Taking a fresh and unique approach, the authors seek to adopt individual theories for each empirical case explored and investigate the dramatic digital transformation that Chinese firms have undergone in recent years. With a particular focus on social networks, the authors observe and analyze the way that digitized applications can interlink with financial systems, developing new capabilities that help to yield competitive advantage. Covering both small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and globally orientated multinational enterprises (MNEs), this book is a valuable resource for those researching Asian business, or international business more generally, as well as innovation and technology management.

Digital technologies are currently dramatically changing healthcare. This book introduces the reader to the latest digital innovations in healthcare in fields such as artificial intelligence, points out new ways in patient care and describes the limits of its application. It also offers essential guidance in the form of structured and authoritative contributions by domain experts spanning from artificial intelligence to hospital management to radiology to dentistry to preventive medicine. Furthermore, it shares ideas and experiences of industry veterans, in particular on how IT-driven solutions could solve long-standing issues in the fields of healthcare and hospitalization. It also gives advice on what new digital technologies to consider for becoming a healthcare market leader in the future. Taken together, these contributions provide a “road map” to guide decision makers, physicians, academics, industry representatives and other interested readers to understand the large impact of digital technology on healthcare today and its enormous potential for future development.

The trend of digitalization is an omnipresent phenomenon nowadays - in social life and in the dental community. Advancement in digital technology has fostered research into new dental materials for the use of these workflows, particularly in the field of prosthodontics and oral implantology.CAD/CAM-technology has been the game changer for the production of tooth-borne and implant-supported (monolithic) reconstructions: from optical scanning, to on-screen designing, and rapid prototyping using milling or 3D-printing. In this context, the continuous development and speedy progress in digital workflows and dental materials ensure new opportunities in dentistry.The objective of this Special Issue is to provide an update on the current knowledge with state-of-the-art theory and practical information on digital workflows to determine the uptake of technological innovations in dental materials science. In addition, emphasis is placed on identifying future research needs to manage the continuous increase in digitalization in combination with dental materials and to accomplish their clinical translation.This Special Issue welcomes all types of studies and reviews considering the perspectives of the various stakeholders with regard to digital dentistry and dental materials.

Digital Workflow in Reconstructive Dentistry is the result of efforts made by the academic team at the Department of Prosthodontics, University Hospital of Freiburg. It aims to build a fundamental understanding of the general principles, science, and clinics of digital dental medicine. The information provided within these pages summarizes the various components of the digital workflow in reconstructive dentistry and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, insights are provided about upcoming, game-changing technologies. By reading this book, students, clinicians, and researchers will gain and enhance their knowledge about digital dental medicine and identify the areas they need to focus on next in order to integrate the available technologies in their daily work. Clearly, the path of digital dental medicine will not stop here. Contributors Amirah M. R. Alammar • Abdulaziz Alsahaf • Wael Att • Maria Bateli • Jasmin Bernhart • Shaza Bishti • Sarah Blattner • Miha Brezavšček • Sandy Cepa • Nadine Emmanoulidi • Ahmed Fawzy • Manrique Fonseca • Michele Frapporti • Rumpa Ganguly • Yousef Al-Ghamdi • Petra Ch. Gierthmuehlen • Aiste Gintaute • Ulrich Lamott • Christos Lamprinos • Matthias Petsch • Udo Plaster • Aikaterini Ploumaki • Hanna Rauberger • Elisabeth Schwartzkopff • Christian F. Selz • Thamer Al-Sharif • Benedikt Spies • Frank A. Spitznagel • Jörg R. Strub • Michael Swain • Taskin Tuna • Alexander Vuck • Siegbert Witkowski