Recent developments in resin technology have propelled the introduction of hydrophilic resins for the evolution of therapeutic dental products. These resins allow for the addition of biologically active components in order to positively influence pulpal health. Besides preserving cell vitality, these new materials encourage dentin bridge formation, and preserve the dentin hybrid layer and restorative processes. In addition, these materials provide a more durable base upon which to place the restoration.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define which resin based materials are hydrophilic and biologically based. In addition, the participant will understand why the use of hydrophobic material for therapeutic purposes is not recommended.
List the necessary steps to maintain pulpal vitality (long term) and what animal studies have demonstrated. In addition, the participant will appreciate the interaction between the pulp and medicaments.
Understand why previously promoted techniques for pulpal protection often utilized materials that were non-compatible, creating weak interfaces allowing for restoration failure and/or micro-leakage.
Appreciate the role that clinicians may play in biomaterials research.
SPEAKER BIO:
Mark L. Cannon is a Professor of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, an Attending Physician at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital and a member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to being the founder of Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove (1981); he is the Research Coordinator of the Pediatric Dental residency program at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cannon has 40 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and has presented lectures both nationally and internationally. He lectures on many oral health topics including evolutionary oral medicine, the gateway microbiomes, biologic and bioactive dental materials (patents owner), probiotics, and all aspects of everyday Pediatric oral health. Dr. Cannon has humbly accepted two invitations by the Karolinska Institutet, first to the Nobel Forum (2016) and secondly to the Nobel Assembly (2017).
Bond or lute? Try in or prime first? Am I doing this right? This entertaining 1-hour webinar will help answer all of your questions about placing zirconia restorations. From preparation, to priming to insertion, Dr. Rolando Nuñez will explain how and why certain materials are selected for optimized clinical results when working with zirconia. Using a simple guide, he will walk you through step-by-step procedures creating a usable system for optimized long-term results and efficiency.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the basic, chemical principles of zirconia bonding
Decide whether to bond or lute zirconia restorations
Confidently prime and seat zirconia restorations
Immediately implement an office protocol to standardize placement of zirconia restorations
SPEAKER BIO:
Dr. Rolando Nuñez received his dental degree from Central University of Venezuela in 1997. He enrolled in a Biomaterials Graduate Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, obtaining a MSc. degree in 2004. He joined BISCO as a private clinical consultant from 2005 until 2013, where he worked closely with the Research and Development Department in the development of new and innovative products. In 2014 he became Manager of Clinical Affairs for BISCO, Inc.
Dr. Nuñez has held a private practice focussing in Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry for the past 10 years. He has lectured in over 30 countries on a vast array of topics regarding Adhesive Dentistry. He has many publications regarding clinical techniques as well as scientific articles in peer review journals. Dr. Nuñez is a member of the following groups: International Association of Dental Research, American Association of International Research, Latin American Society of Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials, Dental Materials Group of the IADR and the Venezuelan Society of Operative Dentistry Biomaterials and Esthetics.
Most dentists are well aware of the documented requirements for tooth reduction in various situations. For example:
PFM: Incisal = 1.5 – 2.0 mm ; Facial = 1.5 – 2.0 mm ; Lingual = 0.5 – 1.0 mm
PFZ: Incisal = 1.5 – 2.0 mm ; Facial = 1.5 – 2.0 mm ; Lingual = 0.5 – 1.0 mm
FZ: Incisal = 1.5 – 2.0 mm ; Facial = 1.0 – 1.5 mm ; Lingual = 1.0 – 1.5mm
e.Max: Incisal = 1.0 – 2.0 mm ; Facial = 0.5 – 1.0 mm ; Lingual = 1.0 mm
Yet a very large number of unaesthetic as well as weak dental restorations are ultimately caused by under-reduction, simply because the dentist is unaware how to measure!
Very useful tools do exist to help the dentist know how much to reduce teeth in order to get both aesthetic and strong results? At Shanto, the most useful tool, we know of is the Flexible Clearance Guide – made by Belle de St.Claire, and sold locally by Patterson Dental. We use it in the lab all the time, but it is particularly useful chairside because it is flexible!
When you use it, please note that you must be able to pull the Flexible Clearance Guide through WITHOUT RESISTANCE in order to know that you have at least as much clearance as what the guide indicates (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, or 3.0 mm)!
Also, please note that there is an important difference between clearance and reduction!!! Clearance is the space created between the prepped tooth and the opposing. Reduction is how much you have reduced in relation to the planned shape of the restored tooth. For example on facial surfaces, clearance is irrelevant because there is no opposing dentition, but appropriate reduction is still important because you don’t want the facial of the restoration to be “sticking out” after the restoration is made.
In addition, premolars and molars actually have occlusal surface areas that need reduction which has little or nothing to do with clearance – such as marginal ridges (where opposing cusps should not occlude), or situations where there is no opposing tooth (i.e. lots of clearance) but where measuring reduction is still important to get the correct restorative anatomy!
Please remember that on its own in the mouth the Flexible Clearance Guide measures only (not reduction). In order to make accurate measurement of reduction (e.g. facial surfaces), you need to use the Flexible Clearance Guide in conjunction with another tool – a Reduction Guide – which can be a putty index of say the pre-op tooth or a wax-up! This is the reason you should ALWAYS use a Reduction Guide when you are prepping anterior teeth, because appropriate reduction of facial surfaces is of course super important and has nothing to do with clearance! Hence when you are planning to prep anterior teeth, should ALWAYS do a wax-up – even for singles! All wax-ups you send to Shanto, will always be returned to you with a Reduction Guide.
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We find in the laboratory that the most common area needing additional reduction in the disto-lingual cuspid. Why? Well, we cannot assure the reason; but we believe it is related to the fact that it is the area of most difficult access when preparing the tooth; and the area which is not very convenient to check for adequate reduction.
Keep that in mind when preparing the tooth and take a look of this pocket chart with the minimal required reduction for a strong long lasting crown. Another culprit for minimal material space is an opposing cusp. Almost always the palatal of the 16 or 17. Don’t be afraid to reshape these with consent of course.
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Is the implant crowns access hole decision made for aesthetic, convenience or mechanical reasons?
As Technicians, we do understand dentist’s desire for screw-retention. However, we also want dentists to understand that in certain circumstances prioritizing screw-retention can lead to unwanted compromises which can be solved by deciding on cement retention instead!
These days it is technically possible to screw-retain almost every implant case. But that should not lead to the conclusion that it is always desirable to do so! In other words, screw-retention does have some negative consequences. It is important to know what those consequences are so that you can make an informed decision when you decide on screw-vs. cement-retention.
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Technically, splinting implants to natural teeth can be done and we are asked to do it from time to time. So, it happens! However, finding published studies or literature on this treatment is as challenging as navigating a calcified MB2 on 16.
There is no doubt we will find lots of conflicting opinions; it is an ongoing and hotly debated issue.
This publication shares some good perspectives and situations to do, or not to do. It also suggests some great engineering options that we can surely provide if a treatment like this was accepted by your patient.
We always recommend full disclosure as to potential outcome. Make sure you have your patient review and sign a risk assessment form and document your case ! Not only for your own benefit, but also because we all need more information.
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Featuring fully customizable materials and structure, our ALL-ON-X Cases offer a comprehensive solution for full-arch rehabilitation. From initial scan to final placement, partner with us for excellence in dental restorations.
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