3 Topic Commentaries

Functional Esthetic Rehabilitation of Severe Erosive Tooth Wear Using Aligner Therapy and an Additive Digital Workflow

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  Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, Prof Dr med dent

  Chair and Professor of Restorative Dentistry; Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development

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  University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

  we can funnel this information with the help of AI to come up with more consistent, more calibrated, and more patient-centered treatment plans.

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  Michael Bergler, MDT, CDT

  Director, CAD/CAM Ceramic Center; Adjunct Professor of Restorative Dentistry

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  University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

  Based on the data we can collect from a patient’s intraoral scans, cone beam tomography, and face scans, we are able to create a virtual patient on screen.

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  Alan Mitchell Atlas, DMD

  Clinical Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics; Director of Restorative Microscopy

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  University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

  The results showed that the marginal fit was significantly better with preparations done with the dental microscope. Ultimately, we're teaching our students a philosophy of care that emphasizes obtaining the best outcomes for our patients.

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