Adhesive cementation of indirect restorations - current status - Dr. Nate Lawson
Time: 3:10 PM, February 25, 2023
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Synopsis
The ability to bond dental ceramics allows the practitioner to perform more conservative tooth preparations. As there are many different types of dental ceramics available (zirconia, lithium disilicate, porcelain, processed composite, etc), determining the correct protocol for each type of ceramic can be confusing. This lecture aims to simplify the process of bonding ceramics and provide the clinician with a protocol that can be used to bond any type of dental ceramic. Each detail of the bonding procedure is based on research performed at the UAB School of Dentistry.
Learning objectives
- Review the indications for bonding dental ceramics
- Classify dental ceramics based on their appropriate bonding protocol
- Describe the available methods to clean ceramics prior to bonding
- Present a protocol for preparing the surface of ceramic crowns (ie etching or sandblasting)
- Review the primers used on ceramic restorations
- Classify the types of cements used for adhesive bonding