2026-11-04
HARUNATE Live at Gangnam Station Haru Plant Dental: A Clinical Record That Drew Global Attention
Gangnam Station Haru Plant Dental hosted a live HARUNATE demonstration with VITA Zahnfabrik, completing a one-day veneer procedure step by step in real time.
HARUNATE Live at Gangnam Station Haru Plant Dental: A Clinical Record That Drew Global Attention
Hello!
This is Gangnam Station Haru Plant Dental Clinic, specializing in implants.
Today, we’d like to share news about HARUNATE, one of the signature treatments at Haru Plant Dental Clinic.
HARUNATE is a program that minimizes unnecessary tooth reduction to overcome the drawbacks of laminate veneers and combines Haru Plant Dental’s advanced technology to quickly restore damaged teeth in a way that closely resembles natural teeth.
Recently, a global dental company in Germany:
VITA Zahnfabrik hosted a live demonstration of “Harunate” (One-Day Veneer Technique) at Gangnam Station Haru Plant Dental Clinic.
VITA Zahnfabrik is a dental materials company founded in Germany with a history of more than 100 years.
About 100 years ago, the company began by producing artificial teeth for dentures, and went on to develop high-quality dental materials and equipment, establishing itself as a pioneer of the dental industry.
It is especially well known as the company that first developed the Shade Guide, which became the global standard for tooth color selection.
Today, it supplies prosthetic materials that meet the highest quality standards in more than 150 countries, and it is well known for advancing medical technology and supporting overseas dental professionals through the VITA Zahnfabrik Academy.
For this program, the VITA Zahnfabrik Academy planned a special live seminar that allowed attendees to watch the entire clinical process in real time.
The HARUNATE live demonstration was held at Haru Plant Dental, the only clinic in Seoul designated as a VITA-certified excellence clinic. With 30 overseas dentists and specialists in attendance, it was held on the largest scale of its kind in Korea.
The lectures and clinical procedures were led personally by Dr. Kang Min-ji, the clinic’s chief director, who is an official VITA speaker in Germany, the only such speaker in Seoul, and the Asia-Pacific representative speaker.
Start of the Live Demonstration: Registration & Orientation
At 9:00 a.m., participants completed registration at the reception desk and received an introduction to HARUNATE, along with the overall schedule and program flow.
The timetable for the live demonstration, the location of each session, and the route between them were announced. Shortly after, the first session was held to finalize the treatment plan based on the questionnaire completed by the demonstration patient and Dr. Kang Min-ji’s diagnosis, ahead of the live procedure.
10:00 a.m., Tooth Preparation and Intraoral Digital Scan
At 10:00 a.m., tooth preparation began to improve bonding strength. The preparation was carefully performed to preserve as much of the enamel, the hard outer layer that protects the tooth, as possible.
After preparation, photographs needed for the design work were taken, and the clinical records were thoroughly updated.
Next, instead of a traditional impression, which can be uncomfortable, a 3D intraoral scan was performed using a camera to capture the teeth and gums. To reduce errors, the data from repeated scans is sent to the in-house digital dental lab (CAD/CAM Lab), where it moves directly into the CAD design stage.
11:00 a.m., Design and Fabrication
Toward the end of the morning, the HARUNATE design work took place.
Based on the scan data, the final design was confirmed after a comprehensive review of the gum line where the gums meet the teeth, the length and proportions of the teeth, and the smile arc, the curve of the upper teeth that follows the lower lip when smiling.
The confirmed design proceeds through milling of the ceramic block, followed by careful initial finishing to precisely shape the restoration’s surface. It is then completed after several try-ins on a 3D-printed model.
4:00 p.m., Preparation for Bonding
At 4:00 p.m., surface conditioning of the tooth and veneer (Tooth & Veneer Surface Conditioning) was performed to increase bond strength before bonding.
This step affects bond strength and retention, so it requires extra care.
The tooth and HARUNATE were each treated differently to ensure proper bonding, and saliva and moisture were thoroughly kept away to complete the preparation stage.
5:00 p.m., Final Cementation
Once all preliminary procedures were complete, the cementation stage began.
After a final try-in to check the fit and contact points with the tooth, the most suitable adhesive for both the tooth and the material was selected, and bonding was carried out meticulously.
After light curing to harden the adhesive, the bonded area was cleaned thoroughly with dental floss, and the overall bite was finely adjusted to complete the demonstration.
6:00 p.m., Clinical Results Review
After bonding was completed, a clinical results review was conducted.
Before-and-after photos were shown item by item, illustrating how well the shape and proportions of the teeth fit and how harmoniously the restoration blended with the surrounding teeth.
A Q&A session was also held, giving overseas medical professionals the chance to resolve their many questions about HARUNATE’s design standards, material selection, and aftercare.
Participants and VITA representatives commented, “This is the first live demonstration of this scale,”
and showed strong interest in Haru Plant Dental’s systematic approach, which combines advanced digital medical technology, an organically linked collaboration system spanning dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians, and step-by-step patient communication.
This HARUNATE live event
Designed in a day, completed in a day
was a meaningful opportunity to witness HARUNATE’s advantages in real time, without editing.
From patient consultation through tooth preparation, scanning, design, fabrication, surface treatment, and bonding, the process flowed seamlessly and organically, leaving a strong impression on participants.
Gangnam Station Haru Plant Dental Clinic will continue to lead in cutting-edge digital dentistry and global education, and strive to provide patients with a better treatment experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of treatment program is HARUNATE?
HARUNATE is introduced as a program that quickly restores damaged teeth so they closely resemble natural teeth. It is described as minimizing unnecessary tooth reduction to overcome the drawbacks of laminate veneers, and as combining Haru Plant Dental’s advanced technology.
Can HARUNATE be completed in a single day?
Yes. According to the article, HARUNATE is designed and completed within a single day. In this demonstration, tooth preparation, scanning, design, and bonding were carried out back-to-back in real time on the same day, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
What was the order of the live demonstration?
The live demonstration began with registration and orientation, followed by tooth preparation, intraoral scanning, design and fabrication, pre-bonding surface treatment, final cementation, and a clinical results review. The article outlines each stage by time slot, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
How did participants respond to the live demonstration?
Participants and VITA representatives reportedly said this was the first live demonstration of this scale. The article notes that they showed strong interest in the digital technology, the collaboration system among dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians, and the step-by-step patient communication approach.
How does HARUNATE handle tooth reduction?
According to the article, HARUNATE is a program designed to minimize unnecessary tooth reduction. During the demonstration, tooth preparation was carried out with great care to preserve as much enamel as possible.