90% of crowns and bridges are now fabricated from a ceramic material according to a report from one of the largest US dental laboratories. Ceramic materials do not handle the same as metal-based restorations and improper selection or handling can lead to premature failure. This course will teach you how to select and handle different types of ceramic materials that are currently used in dentistry that will be much less confusing than typical marketing rhetoric.
Learning Objectives:
Review the different types of dental ceramic materials.
Choosing a ceramic material for anterior restorations.
Preparation and design considerations for posterior crowns and bridges.
Strategies to adjust, polish and cut off ceramic crowns.