Dental CE Course: Enhancing the Esthetic and Longevitiy of Cermaic Bonded Restoration in Light of Current Scientific a

After two and half decades of extensive scientific studies, and long term clinical observations, empirical understanding of bonded ceramic restorations and porcelain veneers is now replaced by well researched scientific findings. New technologies and products have been developed based on this evidence that enable us to provide patients with more esthetically pleasing and functionally lasting restorations. Revisiting the basic principles of etched porcelain bonded restorations in light of contemporary scientific information, new products and recent technological advances allows us to achieve what was unthinkable a decade ago.
This course is designed to provide participants with up-to-date comprehensive information on ceramic bonded restorations. Emphasis will be placed not only on achieving better esthetics and function, but also on reducing undesirable outcomes.
Topics to be discussed on Day 1 - Lecture
Formulating a sound basis for etched ceramic restorations
Achieving outstanding esthetic results with porcelain veneers
Selecting appropriate porcelain and luting resins
Choosing the ideal composite materials
Bonding ceramic restorations using current scientific information
Communicating with laboratories about etched porcelain bonded restorations: Keys to Success
Understanding the status of luting resins for bonding ceramic restorations
Repairing intra-oral esthetic restorations
Failures of ceramic bonded restorations: Untold Stories
Special Benefits:
Provide life-like porcelain veneers using new materials and new information
Identify the differences between available ceramic systems
Select appropriate materials and procedures that provide long-term esthetic results and proper function
Prevent failures of ceramic bonded restorations - Workshop - Day 2
Hands-On Features and Demonstrations:
Preparation of a block of six maxillary teeth for various types of porcelain veneers
Temporization
Use various methods to modify shade
Bonding of porcelain veneers to prepared teeth
Customization of shade for porcelain restorations
Laboratory communications