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Is Artificial Intelligence the missing piece in periodontal care?
Dr Jasmine Loke outlines how artificial intelligence (AI) could advance periodontal care by increasing diagnostic accuracy and aiding treatment planning, while underscoring the importance of ethical use, robust datasets, and AI serving as a support rather than a substitute for clinician expertise. Her work combines imaging technologies and multicentre data to create reliable, clinically applicable AI tools for periodontology.
From pegs to perfection: Restoring symmetry with direct layering
Dr Martin von Sontagh presents a case demonstrating minimally invasive anterior aesthetic rehabilitation using direct layered composite veneers, restoring symmetry and natural appearance in peg-shaped and previously restored teeth without tooth reduction. The technique highlights careful layering of enamel and dentine shades, precise finishing, and conservative treatment planning, offering a reversible, cost-effective alternative to ceramic veneers while preserving natural tooth structure.
Beyond brackets: Rethinking tooth movement with active memory aligners
Dr Jean-Marc Retrouvey explores how shape-memory and directly 3D-printed aligners, such as LuxCreo’s ActiveMemory polymers, can improve orthodontic outcomes by delivering sustained, light forces that align with biological tooth movement. These aligners offer customisable geometry, better engagement with undercuts, and thermal reactivation to maintain force over time, providing a more predictable and minimally invasive alternative to traditional fixed appliances.
