Cementation Deconstructed

Friday, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom:  Cira C

Crown and bridge cement options seem to expand by the day. A detailed understanding of contemporary cementation principles is the difference between lasting success and premature failure. This topic is further complicated by several factors, including ceramic material strength, tooth stump influence on final esthetics, retentive vs. non-retentive prep designs, MID approach, isolation challenges, and desires for bio-activity. This course will cover all cement classes and provide doctors with a logical approach to material and technique selection.

Learning Objectives:
- A comprehensive materials review including bonded resins, self-adhesive resins, RMGI's, and bio-ceramics
- When cementation is an option vs. when bonding is a must
- Bonding principles review
- Step by step delivery protocols, including tooth and restoration interface pre-treatment
- Adhesion to the most common materials, including zirconia and lithium disilicate.
- Tips and tricks to simplify pain points like isolation, provisional retention, and cement clean-up/removal