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Australasian Dentist March/April 2026

Some cases stay with you — not because they are complex, but because they demand restraint. This three-unit maxillary bridge (14–12) was originally shared in the Before & After section and generated strong engagement. The clinical challenge was not novelty. It was integration — matching translucency, surface character, and soft-tissue architecture in a high-expectation aesthetic zone. The full 6-page case report has now been published in Australasian Dentist (Mar/Apr 2026). The article covers: Early adoption of e.max Ceram Art within an established workflow • Staged bone grafting and soft-tissue management • A controlled zirconia protocol (e.max ZirCAD Prime + Noritake CZR) • Use of pink structure ceramics for papilla and interproximal refinement • Use of white structure ceramics for surface detail, anatomical control, and subtle modification • A...

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Australasian Dentist September/October 2025

If you’re a clinician striving to elevate your aesthetic outcomes or seeking a deeper understanding of the collaborative workflow between technician and dentist, this might interest you. Earlier in 2025, we shared a before-and-after case on the Smile Virtuoso blog that generated a great deal of interest —“The Zirconia Renaissance – Unlocking the Aesthetic Potential with Strength”. It documented not just the technical execution of a multi-unit aesthetic rehabilitation, but also the communication protocols and layered material strategies that helped exceed the patient’s expectations. This 5-page article has been accepted and published in the September–October issue of Australasian Dentist, a well-established clinical journal distributed throughout Australia and the Pacific region. The published version includes detailed case photography, functional insights, and a full...

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