PubMed ID (PMID): 19655498Pages 116-129, Language: EnglishWohlwend, ArnoldThroughout his career, Professor Peter Schärer developed and helped establish some of the most significant advancements in dental technology and technique. In honor of his legacy, this article presents a number of Prof Schärer's most notable contributions to the field, such as the hotpressing technique, full waxup try-in, and advancements in zirconium oxide materials. Professor Schärer's dedication to bold and innovative ideas, as well as his philosophy of collaboration between the dentist and dental technician, are responsible for vast improvements in the field of dental technology, many of which are now recognized worldwide.