SUMMER 2026

Issue

161

What’s New in Dental Technology
We have all seen how technological advancements are changing dental technology. New materials, smarter automation, AI‑supported tools and hybrid workflows are redefining how we work. This article presents some of the latest developments and innovations spotted by the editorial team at recent trade shows — products and services that push precision, efficiency and modern dental production forward.

Micro‑layering complex aesthetic cases
Agata Bak presents her micro‑layering approach through a demanding single‑central Maryland bridge case. Managing shade distortion and altered tissue morphology, she shows how accurate zirconia design, controlled layering and clear communication can resolve these challenges and deliver seamless aesthetic integration

Reader’s questions and answers
In this new column, readers can ask fellow technicians practical technical questions. In this issue, Emile Encinar explains two reliable methods for checking the passive fit of an implant framework.