Dental Asia November/December 2021

Under the Spotlight
With the advent of digital technologies,
how has your practice, Otani Dental
Clinic evolved?
I have not yet been able to actively introduce
digital technology in my chairside work, but
I am beginning to use it for the fabrication
of prosthetics. As a result, the quality of
prosthetics has improved and the choice of
materials has increased.
How do you keep yourself updated with
the latest technologies and techniques?
I update myself on new technologies and
treatment techniques as soon as possible by
reading dental journals, attending seminars,
and participating in hands-on seminars.
Recently, I have also been attending more
web seminars.
What is your view on minimally invasive
treatments?
I propose minimally invasive (MI) treatment
to patients not only for dental conservative
treatment but for prosthodontic and implant
treatments too. I believe that MI treatment
can extend the life of the teeth because it
can preserve sound tooth structure as much
as possible.
indispensable in the future because not all
patients will have the mobility to visit a dentist.
What do you hope future dental
innovation will achieve?
We hope that further innovations in digital
technology will lead to the mechanisation
(e.g., surgical robots) of precise treatment in
the oral cavity (caries treatment, root canal
treatment) by direct methods.
Can you give us an overview of
your lecture in the upcoming Fifth
International Dental Symposium and its
relevance in today’s practice?
In the Fifth International Dental Symposium,
I will talk about the clinical application of
adhesive bridges for the prosthetic treatment
of single tooth defects. Thus far, conventional
three-unit bridges or implants have been the
most common treatments for single missing
anterior teeth. Since around 2013, I have been
actively applying adhesive bridges, which are
less invasive than other treatments, in clinical
practice. I am convinced that the adhesive
bridge has joined the list of treatment options
with high patient satisfaction.
What excites you the most about this
event?
I am looking forward to learning about
the current trends in dentistry around the
world.
As we move forward from the
pandemic situation, what do you think
is the best lesson to take away?
It is necessary to adapt constantly in
response to the rapid changes in society.
Any other closing message for our
readers?
Many dental events have been postponed
or cancelled, and in this day and age,
there is a lot of negative information flying
around. However, just as the rain always
stops, there will always come a day when
the sky is blue and the sun is shining. I
am looking forward to enjoying the Fifth
International Dental Symposium with you.
Let’s meet on that day. DA
Interested participants may visit
https://www.gcdental.co.jp/100thsymposium/
for more information.
Could you share with us on the three
must-have devices, systems or
materials that have been useful for your
practice and why?
G-CEM ONE, the self-adhesive resin cement,
is very convenient because it can be used
to set not only ceramic inlays made with
LiSi Press (lithium disilicate) but also various
restorations with one cement. In addition,
the G-Multi PRIMER is a primer that can be
applied to all major restorative materials
currently being used, so the dentist does not
have to use individual primers. The progress
and simplification of the bonding system will
not only lead to more effective treatment
but also to a more stable prognosis, which
will be of great benefit to the patient. Lastly,
G-Fix is useful for anchoring mobile teeth,
and because it is a composite resin with
a little toughness, it is sometimes used
for reinforcing and splinting provisional
restorations.
How do you think an ageing society will
impact dentistry in the years to come?
We believe that home visit dentistry will be
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