Werkstoffkunde Prothetik LMU

04/09/2026

Our today‘s friday clinical case is about a splint like we do it here for patients with bruxism diagnosis. 👩🏽‍🔬🫦

1. Scan of the upper and lower jaw. You clearly can see the canine wear facets.


dentistry teamWSK LMU university
ZusammenfürZahnmedizin behindthescenes study WissenschaftErleben
NeugierigBleiben ForschungMitGesicht science dentallab forschung dentaltechnology
dentaltechnician laboratory

2. Scan of the bite with a jig in the front to ensure enough space for the splint.


dentistry teamWSK LMU university
ZusammenfürZahnmedizin behindthescenes study WissenschaftErleben
NeugierigBleiben ForschungMitGesicht science dentallab forschung dentaltechnology
dentaltechnician laboratory

3. Digital design of the Michigan splint with a 45 degree plateau.


dentistry teamWSK LMU university
ZusammenfürZahnmedizin behindthescenes study WissenschaftErleben
NeugierigBleiben ForschungMitGesicht science dentallab forschung dentaltechnology
dentaltechnician laboratory

4. The inserted PMMA-milled splint in the mouth.


dentistry teamWSK LMU university
ZusammenfürZahnmedizin behindthescenes study WissenschaftErleben
NeugierigBleiben ForschungMitGesicht science dentallab forschung dentaltechnology
dentaltechnician laboratory

04/09/2026

Our today‘s clinical case is about a splint like we do it here for patients with bruxism diagnosis.
1. Scan of the upper and lower jaw. You can clearly see the canine wear facets.
2. Scan of the bite with a jig in the front to ensure enough space for the splint.
3. Digital design of the Michigan splint with a 45 degree plateau.
4. The inserted PMMA-milled splint in the mouth✅

03/09/2026

How should indirect and semi-direct restorations be conditioned before adhesive cementation?
In our latest article you will learn about more about the current knowledge and clinical practices in surface conditioning of dental restorations.
Based on our survey results, a panel of 23 experts developed 23 practical recommendations for general and material-specific surface conditioning.

From scientific evidence to everyday dental practice. 🔬🦷

Find the article here🔗: https://dental-weisser.de/oberflaechenkonditionierung-von-indirekten-und-semi-direkten-restaurationen-unmittelbar-vor-der-befestigung-23-empfehlungen-eines-expertengremiums/

02/09/2026

🦷 4-POINT BENDING TESTING

🔬 Determining the flexural strength of dental ceramics
4-point bending tests are used to evaluate the flexural strength and fracture behavior of dental materials, particularly dental ceramics.
⚙️ In this setup, the distance between the support rollers and loading rollers was specifically varied.
📏 20 mm support span
📐 10 mm loading span
💥 The specimens are subjected to controlled bending until fracture, allowing us to investigate their flexural strength and mechanical behavior.

🧪 Dental ceramics
⚙️ Defined roller spacing
💪 Controlled loading
📊 Flexural strength & fracture analysis

01/09/2026

A day in the life of ✨Moritz✨
With 5 years of experience as a research associate in our team, Moritz takes us behind the scenes of his work in materials science research🧪⚙️
From conducting experiments and analyzing data to tackling new research questions - every day brings new challenges and insights.
Join Moritz for a glimpse into his journey!

31/08/2026

🌸 Wishing You All the Best in Your Retirement, Sigrid! 🌸
As Sigrid begins her well-deserved retirement, we would like to thank her for the time she spent with the WSK team.
Although our time together was far too short, Sigrid enriched our department with her kindness, dedication, and outstanding organizational skills. She was always a reliable source of support and played an important role in keeping our daily work running smoothly.
Dear Sigrid, thank you for your commitment, your positive spirit, and for all the wonderful moments we shared. It has been a pleasure having you as part of our team.
We wish you good health, happiness, and many unforgettable experiences as you begin this exciting new chapter of your life. May you enjoy every moment with your family, friends, and all the things you now have more time to pursue.
All the very best for your retirement—you will be greatly missed by the entire WSK team! 💐💚🦷

27/08/2026

Our latest study is now available in the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.👏

We investigated their influence on green-body mechanical properties and interfacial separation forces during the printing process. 🔬
Another step toward a better understanding of the mechanical behavior and performance of dental materials.🤓

Check out the full article here🔗: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751616126002687?via%3Dihub




26/08/2026

🦷 TENSILE STRENGTH TESTING

In tensile testing, dental materials are subjected to a controlled tensile force to evaluate their mechanical strength and deformation behavior.

🧪 The test is mainly used for polymers, including 3D-printed dental materials.
🔗 The specimens have a characteristic bone shape to ensure controlled loading in the central testing region.
📈 Depending on the material, the specimens show different degrees of elongation and deformation before fracture.
💪 This allows us to determine properties such as:
▫️ Tensile strength
▫️ Elongation at break
▫️ Elastic deformation
▫️ Fracture behavior

25/08/2026

A day in the life of Theresa✨

For the past few months, Theresa has been providing us with valuable support as a research assistant in our department.
Today she gives us a little behind-the-scenes look at her everyday research life, from experiments in the lab to analyzing results and everything in between.
Curious what a day in materials science research really looks like? Come along!🧪⚙️

23/08/2026