Thankful for an invitation from Denstply Sirona Restorative to their Restorative Forum in Konstanz, Germany. This is an interesting aspect for my continuous education and unlike previous education where it was only on the technique to achieve better dentistry, the spotlight of the forum is on the in depth explanation of their material. The forum has allowed deeper understanding on the innovative R&D and unique products from Denstply Sirona. The hands on training on the 3rd day at University of Zurich strengthen the confidence in their product.
I am a big user for their composite material (Ceram.X SphereTEC) and has documented most of my composite cases with this material. The reason behind my choice for this material is the SpehereTEC technology that allow better physical properties and not compromising on the aesthetic outcome of the restoration.
For the patient, we normally use composite as a material to restore or build back the missing portion of the tooth (most often due to decay). Hence it is important for the material to be compatible to the body, good physical properties to withstand the loading from the daily chewing and look natural in the mouth. Video link here.
In the small group of about 18 dentists worldwide with 6 from Asia, most of them are researchers or lecturers in school, so it was interesting experience for me to have in depth discussion about the material with them. One of the participant is the author of a dental material textbook and leading name in field of Dental Material.
