IPS Empress makes splash at AACD competition
IPS Empress was the material of choice in 10 of the 15 gold medal winning cases, including Best of Show, submitted by Dr. Mike Malone and Mike Bellerino, CDT, at this year's 9th Annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) National Smile Gallery Competition. Held in conjunction with the AACD's 19th annual session in Orlando, Fla., dental professionals from across North America submitted more than 270 entries to this prestigious event.
The Annual AACD Smile Gallery Competition awards winners in six categories based upon technical skill in cosmetic dentistry, including: All-Ceramic (Metal-Free) Restorations, Mixed Media, Fixed or Fixed-Removables, Direct Composite Restorations, Indirect Anterior or Posterior Esthetics, and Special Effects. Additionally, awards of "Best of Show" and the "People's Choice Award" are presented to those professionals whose cases particularly stand out as premier casework in cosmetic dentistry. All entries are submitted anonymously by members of the AACD.
"The hard work and dedication demonstrated by this year's award winners is symbolic of a new era of dentistry that embraces artistic talents, provides financial rewards and leaves patients with a new outlook on life, and on our profession," said Robert A. Ganley, president of Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. "As we celebrate 15 years of success with IPS Empress it is very gratifying that dental professionals and patients recognize IPS Empress as the premier brand."
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is the largest international dental organization dedicated specifically to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. Founded in 1984, the AACD has over 5000 members in the United States and more than 40 countries around the globe. Members of the Academy include cosmetic and reconstructive dentists, dental laboratory technicians, dental hygienists, dental assistants, educators, researchers, and students. For more information regarding the AACD, visit the organization on the Web at www.aacd.com, send an e-mail to [email protected], or call toll-free at (800) 543-9220.
ABOUT IPS EMPRESS
An all-ceramic system for anterior and posterior crowns, inlays/onlays and veneers, IPS Empress is celebrating over 15 years of clinical success and 25 million restorations worldwide. And now with IPS Eris, a new member of the Empress family, anterior and posterior crowns and 3-unit bridges having one pontic and not extending past the 2nd premolar are possible. With IPS Eris, clinicians can take advantage of the time-saving conventional cementation protocols.
IPS Empress has captured the interest of clinicians, technicians and patients worldwide because of its durability, versatility, accuracy of fit, resistance to microleakage, wear compatibility, and esthetics.
Call Ivoclar Vivadent at (800) 533-6825 to receive your copy of the Empress Monograph � A 15-Year Retrospective.
