CE0975: Clinical Considerations of Ceramic Veneers Using Current Scientific Information, Advanced Materials and Technology - a hands-on course

Nasser Barghi, DDS, MA

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The University of Washington thanks
Bisco
for their generous equipment grants in support of this program.

Course Description:

This participation course is designed to provide participants with steps in preparation, provisionaliztion and bonding porcelain using current information, technologies and products.

Longitudinal observations of porcelain veneers reveal an overwhelming success if the basic principles of bonding and minimal invasive procedure for the preservation of enamel are followed. In recent years, new and improved products have been introduced along with volumes of in-vitro and in-vivo information to enhance the esthetic and longevity of porcelain veneers. Having a practical knowledge of these developments allow us to increase the life expectancy and minimize unexpected and less desirable clinical outcomes, i.e., fracture, debonding and discoloration.

Topics to be Discussed:

• Steps involved in bonding
• Selection of dentinal adhesives for etched porcelain bonded restoration
• Steps involved in shade modification
• Steps involved in temporization

Hands-On Session:

• Prepare a lock of six maxillary teeth for various types of porcelain veneers
• Temporization
• Bond porcelain veneers to prepared teeth
• Custom shading for porcelain restorations

Course Objectives:

This hands on participation course is designed to provide participants with practical and clinical information on ceramic veneers. Emphasis will be placed on minimal tooth preparation while achieving more durable and predictable restorations using new products and well-tested technologies.

As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to:

• Describe the concept of tooth preparation for ceramic veneers
• Explain the latest methods for bonding of porcelain veneers
• Provide predictable impressions and life-like provisionalizations for ceramic veneers
• Perfect intra-oral shade modification
• Improve intra-oral repair of esthetic restorations

Required Materials - Please bring the following items for participation in the lab portion of this course:

• 1 - highspeed handpiece (6-line attachment in the D-1 lab)
• 1 - curing light

Instructor:

NASSER BARGHI is Professor and Head of the Division of Esthetic Dentistry in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School at San Antonio, Texas. He received his dental degree from the University of Tehran, his certificate in Prosthodontics from Temple University in Philadelphia, and his Masters in Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He has presented more than 650 didactic and hands-on clinic courses in over 30 countries, and is the recipient of the Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Barghi has authored and co-authored over 250 articles and abstracts and has completed a great amount of research on bonding new esthetic materials and etched porcelain bonded restorations. Dr. Barghi is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and the International Association for Dental Research. He is past-president of the American Equilibration Society.

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University of Washington designates this activity for 7 continuing education credits.