W&H | Dental products for dentistry

Ceramic materials such as zirconia are being used more and more frequently in modern restorative dentistry. However, removing zirconia restorations with conventional contra-angle handpieces is a challenging and lengthy procedure. Added to this is the high wear on the burs, especially with monolithic material. In some cases, the bur has to be changed at one-minute intervals. To address this problem, W&H has developed a new product line specifically tailored for these applications.

The direct relationship between intraoral and general health, as well as the bidirectional influence that they may have on one another, is well-known (1,2). It is absolutely essential to consider both factors when planning preventive intraoral measures and treatment in the dental practice. The primary objective is the maintenance of patient health and quality of life from both dental and medical perspectives.

Artificial intelligence has found its way into many areas of our lives. One well-known application of artificial intelligence is ChatGPT, which was unveiled in November 2022. ChatGPT can communicate with users via text messages and/or images, and estimates suggest that it has around 200 million active users per month worldwide.