Speaker, Richard G. Stevenson III, DDS, FAGD, FACD, ABOD

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of innovations and essential techniques for success in restorative dentistry. A significant amount of material will be presented in a limited time, focusing on the “pearls” we all strive to glean from clinically based presentations.
 

Esthetic crown and veneer materials

• Zirconia  crowns (i.e. bruxZir)

• Lithium disilicate (i.e. e.max)

Adhesive update

• Self etch vs. total etch

• Selective etch

• Universal adhesives

• Chlorhexidine in bonding

Cement Update

• Self-adhesive resin cements

• Glass Ionomer cements

• Indications for use

• Advantages and disadvantages

Composite update

• Proximal box filling strategies

• Bulk fill

• SonicFil

• Snowplow

• Wall and Lobe

Build-ups, bases, and liners

• Recent developments in pulp capping

• Resin based CaOH

• Glass ionomers

• Partial caries removal

• MTA

• Occlusion

• Update on occlusion in the restorative practice

• How to minimize and prevent crowns and veneers from breaking

• Learn the 5 essential steps in harmonizing restoration occlusion