With the advent of dentine bonding systems and adhesive dentistry, luting cements have evolved from the conventional zinc phosphate and glass ionomer cements of years past, to more versatile, but often more complicated resin-based composites and compomers. As the demand for all-ceramic restorations continues to grow, clinicians are being forced away from conventional luting cements and must now be familiar with these new adhesive luting systems. Suddenly, it is no longer possible to just stock one cement for all indirect applications... or is it?
Common clinical questions such as “What is a porcelain primer?”; “What is a silane coupling agent?”; “Is it necessary to etch and bond the dentine before using composite cements?”; “How should porcelain inlays be cemented?”; and “What is the best way to cement zirconia and eMax restorations?” will all be addressed. In an age of endless marketing hype, it can be difficult to know which cement is needed for which restoration. This program has been designed to address these questions and to clarify the steps required to adhesively cement crowns, veneers, inlays and posts.
Learning Objectives
- What are the different cement systems available today and how do we use them?
- What are the indications for resin cements and how are they properly used?
- Are there alternatives to resin cements?
- What cement should be used for PFM, Gold, Zirconia, eMax, Veneers, Posts or inlays?
- What is ultrasonic cementation and how is it performed?
- Learn techniques for correctly cementing various types of restorations
- Learn about silica-coating and its application for adhesively cementing gold, base metal, zirconia and alumina restorations
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About the presenter(s)
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Dr Michael Mandikos
Dr. Mandikos is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics. Michael received his Bachelor of Dental Science Degree with First Class Honours, from the University of Queensland and in 1998 he completed a three-year Residency Program at the State University of New York at Buffalo (USA), graduating with a Certificate in Read More...
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