Pulpectomy of a Primary Tooth – Illusion or Reality?
Naspäť na SDD 2026 Pulpectomy of a primary tooth is one of the less frequently performed procedures in paediatric dentistry and is often perceived more as a theoretical option described in textbooks than as a routine clinical reality. Nevertheless, when correctly indicated and performed with precision, it can achieve a high success rate. A key…
Digital Patient Journey – A Unified Aesthetic-Functional Digital Protocol for Aesthetic Rehabilitations
Naspäť na SDD 2026 Modern aesthetic rehabilitation requires the integration of facial aesthetics, dental function, phonetics, and digital technologies into a single clinical workflow. This lecture presents a comprehensive digital protocol that guides the clinician from diagnosis and treatment planning to definitive rehabilitation. The workflow combines facial analysis, intraoral scanning, digital smile design, evaluation of…
Transition from Conventional to Digital Fixed Prosthodontics – a Challenging Journey Full of Surprises
Naspäť na SDD 2026 The transition to new workflows in fixed prosthodontics is never merely a matter of replacing one instrument or technique with another. The introduction of a digital workflow into everyday clinical practice requires a comprehensive reassessment of the entire treatment process – from the first patient consultation to the final cementation of…
Interdisciplinary Therapy – A Paradigm Shift in Dentistry
Naspäť na SDD 2026 Interdisciplinary therapy is a somewhat mysterious term, and many people associate it with very different concepts. The author will not only define this term in practical terms but will also introduce the individual pieces of this puzzle. With the exception of orthodontics, which he will leave to those more qualified —…
Soft-Tissue Aesthetics Around Teeth and Implants
Naspäť na SDD 2026 The perception of aesthetics is undoubtedly an individual matter; however, in dentistry, aesthetics combines health, function, and beauty into one inseparable whole. In the past, considerable attention was devoted to white aesthetics and the imitation of hard dental tissues. Zirconia, lithium disilicate, adhesive technologies, and various types of tooth preparations have…
Managing Dental Anxiety in Children: The Role of Minimal Sedation
Naspäť na SDD 2026 A certain number of pediatric dental patients demonstrate limited cooperation due to dental fear and/or anxiety, which may present a significant challenge in both planning and provision of dental treatment. The goals of sedation in pediatric patients are to ensure patient safety and facilitate coping with treatment, to minimize discomfort and…
Management of the Uncooperative Paediatric Dental Patient
Naspäť na SDD 2026 Non-cooperation of a paediatric patient is among the most stressful situations in the clinical practice of a dentist. This lecture offers a systematic overview of the comprehensive management of an uncooperative patient – from understanding the underlying causes to practical clinical solutions. The first part will focus on the main causes…