ÚNASE a nosotros en la celebración del 10º aniversario de nuestra empresa Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. el 7 de octubre de 2022.

Mejorar la odontología con productos dentales de alta calidad: esta fue la idea tras la fusión de las dos empresas multinacionales Kuraray Medical y Noritake Dental Supply hace ahora exactamente diez años. La combinación de sus conocimientos y su experiencia en la química de polímeros, la ingeniería química y la cerámica permitió a Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. desarrollar una gama completa de productos y soluciones innovadoras. Con ellas, ayudamos a los profesionales dentales a ofrecer tratamientos mínimamente invasivos, en ocasiones incluso bioactivos, en procedimientos sencillos. En el simposio virtual titulado “Up to now and from now on: From innovation to simplification” (Hasta ahora y a partir de ahora: desde la innovación hasta la simplificación), diez expertos de renombre internacional compartirán sus conocimientos científicos, tecnológicos y clínicos en torno a estos materiales y enfoques. El programa se estructura en cinco sesiones y se puede asistir a todas ellas o solo a algunas.

Dos eminencias de este campo, el Prof. Junji Tagami (Facultad de Medicina y Odontología de Tokio, Japón) y el Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek (Universidad de Lovaina, Bélgica), presentan una actualización de las tecnologías modernas de la adhesión directa y la cementación adhesiva. En su exposición se centran de manera particular en la tecnología que las sustenta y en el uso de la nueva generación de adhesivos universales y cementos de resina adhesivos.

¿Podría ser una buena idea empezar a procesar el óxido de circonio translúcido en la clínica dental? En opinión del Dr. Mike Skramstad (instructor de CEREC y dentista en Orono, Minnesota) y el Dr. Sameer Puri (director de CAD/CAM en CDOCS), sí, sin lugar a dudas, porque podría suponer un cambio a mejor para todos los implicados en la práctica dental. En su charla, estos dos expertos describen de manera detallada su flujo de trabajo en la clínica dental, incluidos los pasos del acabado y el pulido.

¿Cómo seleccionar el mejor óxido de circonio para un caso específico? En su exposición, los reconocidos maestros ceramistas y técnicos dentales Aki Yoshida (Gnathos Dental Studio en Weston, Massachusetts) y Nondas Vlachopoulos (AestheticLab en Atenas, Grecia) presentan sus estrategias para el éxito. Ellos se centran principalmente en la selección del tipo de óxido de circonio más adecuado y en la técnica de acabado según la indicación y las necesidades específicas del paciente.

¿Se pueden simplificar los procedimientos de las restauraciones directas sin comprometer los resultados? En muchas situaciones sí, siempre que se seleccionen los materiales y las técnicas correctos. La Dra. Nicola Scotti (Universidad de Turín, Italia) y el Prof. Lorenzo Breschi (Universidad de Bolonia, Italia) se centran en la técnica de un solo color para debatir sus capacidades y limitaciones.

¿Cómo se deben acondicionar las superficies cerámicas antes de la cementación? ¿Y cuáles son los parámetros que guían la decisión a favor de un sistema adhesivo, autoadhesivo o convencional? El Dr. Gerard Chiche (Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Augusta, Georgia) y el Prof. Dr. Markus B. Blatz (Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Pensilvania, Filadelfia, Pensilvania) saben las respuestas. En su disertación comparten los conocimientos imprescindibles para lograr unos resultados previsibles.

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El simposio comienza el 7 de octubre de 2022 a las 13:00 horas (hora central europea). La inscripción es obligatoria y se puede asistir a todo el simposio o solo a sesiones específicas. Entre las ponencias, empleados de Kuraray Noritake Dental presentarán algunos detalles de la empresa y compartirán hechos e historias de su trabajo diario. En su mensaje de cierre, el presidente presentará una interesante perspectiva del futuro de la empresa.

Los profesionales dentales que asistan a todo el simposio obtendrán cinco créditos CE, aunque también es posible asistir solo a algunas sesiones.

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Universal applicability of dental materials – this is a feature highly valued by the products’ users. It allows them to slim down the range of materials needed, which leads to reduced stock inventory and facilitates the establishment of universal workflows. With fewer variables and inconsistencies, all members of the practice team will know exactly what to do and how to do it, which mean less errors and consistent outcomes.

As one of the leading developers and providers of bonding agents, cements and composite filling as well as indirect restorative materials, Kuraray Noritake Dental strongly supports the universality trend in dentistry. Popular examples of universal products for direct restoration procedures are CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick, a one-step dental bonding agent that works with or without a separate etching step, and the filling material CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow.

Indirect restorative workflows are streamlined e.g. with PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal, a self-adhesive resin cement indicated for all kinds of restorative materials, which is always used according to the same universal protocol.

Prior to the use of this product, the dental practitioner should consider cleaning the tooth and the restoration with KATANA™ Cleaner indicated for extra- and intra-oral use and providing optimal conditions for a strong and durable bond.

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Dentistry is currently experiencing an interesting evolution. While dentists are becoming increasingly specialised, the demand for products that can be used for all indications continues to grow. These systems and materials are part of a universal trend in dentistry—a trend that Kuraray Noritake Dental is extremely well suited to accommodate.

Advancing adhesive dentistry

As the technology has developed, dental adhesives have progressed from no-etching to total-etching and then self-etching systems. In 1978, Kuraray Noritake Dental introduced CLEARFIL™ BOND SYSTEM-F, the world’s first total-etching adhesive system. More than four decades later, the company is still setting standards with CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick, a one-step dental bonding agent that can be used in total-etching, self-etching and selective-etching modes.

Combining Kuraray’s original MDP monomer with hydrophilic amide monomers, CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick is designed to be less technique-sensitive than other one-step solutions and has been proved scientifically to deliver stronger, more stable bonds.

It is not just bonding agents that are becoming universally applicable either. A dental cement like Kuraray Noritake’s PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal builds upon the success of previous generations of PANAVIA™ to deliver optimal bonding to dental tissue as well as to metal and zirconia materials. This self-adhesive resin cement always requires the same procedure, even when bonding porcelain, lithium disilicate and composites, without the need for a primer. The reason? It’s the addition of a unique long carbon chain silane.

Universal composites and cleaners

The silane technology behind PANAVIA™ SA Cement Universal can also be found in CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow, a universal flowable composite suitable for all cavity classes. Its small, durable filler particles help to ensure excellent flexural and mechanical strength, while special cluster fillers provide a light diffusion effect similar to that of natural teeth. Creating aesthetically natural and reliable restorations is easier than ever with CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow.

As the latest addition to the CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES series, CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Universal offers a smart and easy-to-use system that will work for the vast majority of your daily cases. Its light-cure, radiopaque restorative material which provides accurate color matching, high polishability and excellent physical properties, makes the product ideal for both anterior and posterior restorations. What makes this Universal series truly special is that the shades cover all shades of the VITA classical A1-D3 shade standard with a limited number of syringes/PLTs depending on the cavity class. If you opt for CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal, just a few shades will do the trick.

And when considering Kuraray Noritake’s forays into universal solutions, let us not forget the new KATANA™ Cleaner, a non-abrasive cleaner that, unlike other options on the market, can be used both intra- and extra-orally. Backed by extensive scientific research, the KATANA™ Cleaner comes with a single-handed delivery cap and an extremely straightforward method of application: simply apply with a rubbing motion for at least 10 seconds, rinse with water and air-dry before cementation.

Making dentistry more streamlined

The modern dental practice is often multidisciplinary in its nature, which can result in the need to store many more products than there might be space for. Through these universal products and others, Kuraray Noritake is aiming to make dentistry simpler and more efficient.

Our commitment to you:

Kuraray Noritake dental products offer dental professionals all over the world high-quality products using simple procedures with long-lasting results. With the COVID-19 outbreak, all of us are now going through difficult times which we were not prepared for. Our thoughts are with all those people who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

We, at Kuraray Europe GmbH, as the European sales office of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., feel a strong responsibility towards our customers and partners, colleagues and communities and we would like to inform you that, in spite of the challenges we are now facing, we will do our best to provide you with the services that you require:

1. Business as usual.

It is both important that we continue to provide products and services to all our customers and at the same time secure the safety of our employees. With that in mind, we have transitioned most of our employees not involved in manufacturing to working remotely and eliminated all non-essential and cross-border travel. This change should not impact in any way how you, our dear customers, contact us. We are ready, willing and able to support you. Clearly, to keep face-to-face interactions to a minimum, we will focus our communication on what is most convenient for you – either a phone call, through email or video chat (Skype, FaceTime or Google Hangout). Whatever is convenient for you!

2. Delivery

As of today, we have sufficient inventory for both dentists and dental labs, as well as reliable logistics. Thanks to our global network of dealer-depots, dental professionals all over the world will continue to have direct local access to our wide range of Kuraray Noritake Dental products. Kuraray Europe GmbH will exert every effort possible to deliver your orders on time. Parallel to this, we kindly ask you to make sure that somebody in your office will be available to receive the parcel. In case, for whatever reason this is not possible, please notify your supplier in advance.

3. Technical Services.
   Our technical service is available to meet your needs.

If there is anything else that we can do to support you, please let us know.

We wish you all the best. Take good care and stay healthy.

Sincerely,

Kuraray Europe GmbH

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