L04: Occlusion, All Ceramic, & CAD/CAM Dentistry and Cementation: State of the Art
Subject: 780- Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry
Subject: 780- Esthetics/Cosmetic Dentistry
Credits: 6 (Lecture)
Thursday, July 14: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Audience: D, A, ST, R
Fee: $120
Location: Level 2, Room 201
Speaker Bio: Boston, MA; private group practice; professor of prosthodontics and operative dentistry and associate dean of research, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Editor-in-Chief, Inside Dentistry
Description: The choice of materials we as dentists use for fixed prosthetics has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. Porcelain to metal along with gold are still the benchmarks by which we judge all other materials; however, our patients are pushing the esthetic envelope. We must be aware of what our options are and, more importantly, the indications and contraindications for their use. During this course, Dr. Kugel will review the core principles of esthetic dentistry related to tooth form and function. Methods for obtaining correct bite registrations, perioesthetics, anterior guidance, and equilibration also will be reviewed. This course also will review all ceramic materials, including lab-processed and chairside computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) crowns, digital impressions, and cement options. An emphasis will be placed on clinical applications, including indications and preparation design. Clinical data will be reviewed.
Learning objectives:
- Learn which materials work best, and in which circumstances.
- Understand the importance of understanding occlusion with all ceramic dentistry.
- Learn the pros and cons of digital dentistry.
Sponsored in part by Bisco Dental Products & 3M.
