Interview: "Working safely with zirconia" with Prof. Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Martin Rosentritt, University Hospital Regensburg

Moderation: Marianna Schmalstieg, Team Leader Research and Development, Dental Direkt

The IDS interview between Prof. Dr. Martin Rosentritt and Marianna Schmalstieg deals with the topic of "Working safely with zirconia" in dental technology. The focus is on avoiding errors during processing - particularly with regard to design, post-processing, sintering and finishing. The specific identification of the most common sources of error is becoming increasingly important, particularly in view of the fact that zirconia is a versatile material whose esthetics and application have improved considerably over the years. The growing complexity of the various types of zirconia requires sound knowledge for safe and careful handling of the material.

Interview: "Additive vs. subtractive manufacturing - efficiency and precision in dentistry" with PD Dr. Andreas Keßler M.Sc., University Medical Center Freiburg Tanja Bücken-Thielmeyer, Product Manager, Dental Direkt

Moderation: Gerrit Scholz, Director Technology and Innovation

In the IDS interview, PD Dr. Andreas Keßler M.Sc., Tanja Bücken-Thielmeyer and Gerrit Scholz talk about the development and application of 3D printing in dentistry. The focus will be on the question of when additive and when subtractive processes should be used. 3D printing has now established itself in dentistry, but is still in a dynamic development process. Does the future lie in the targeted combination of both manufacturing methods, supported by continuous material innovations? Andreas Keßler, Tanja Bücken-Thielmeyer and Gerrit Scholz address these exciting questions in this interview.