PART I (BERLAND & KONG)

Article: Same-day inlays/onlays strive to save the tooth

Authors: Lorin Berland, DMD, FAACD and Sara Kong, DDS

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the benefits of indirect composites over direct composites for the patient
• Understand the advantages and applications of same-day inlay/onlays that make them ideal for larger restorations when appropriate
• Utilize an efficient and effective team approach to create beautiful, indirect composite restorations accurately
• Better understand the necessary steps to achieve predictable and superior indirect composite inlay/onlays
• Be more confident during each phase of the procedure

PART II (MCARDLE)

Article: Clinical indications for a composite metal PFM restorative

Author: Barry F. McArdle, DMD

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how dental anatomy effects perceived shade through light reflection.
• Understand the difference between an alloy and a composite metal.
• Understand the effect of different types of copings on the esthetics of their overlying porcelain.
• Understand the technical aspects and corollaries of how different types of copings are made.
• Choose the correct type of indirect restoration for the extant clinical conditions.

The C.E. quiz will be available online, upon registration for this course.

For additional reading on the topic present by Dr. Barry F. McArdle, please refer to:

• Vital tooth esthetics in Captek restorations. Shoher I. Dent Clin North Am. 1998 Oct;42(4):713–718, x.
• Metal-ceramic interface evaluation of a gold-infiltrated alloy. Vasani R, Kawashima I, Ziebert GJ, Berzins DW. J Prosthodont. 2009 Oct;18(7):560–565. Epub 2009 Jun 8.
• Load bearing capacity of Captek crowns and bridges. Juntavee N, Nathanson D, Giordano R. J Dent Res. 1995;73 [special issue]. Abstract 565.
• Cyclic Fatigue effect on sintered alloys and zirconia FPD frameworks. Nafash F., Nathanson D, IADR, 2011, presentation.
• Comparison of marginal fit of three different metal-ceramic systems: an in vitro study. Pettenò D, Schierano G, Bassi F, Bresciano ME, Carossa S. Int J Prosthodont. 2000 Sep-Oct;13(5):405–408.
• Reduced dental plaque accumulation on composite gold alloy margins. Goodson JM, Shoher I, Imber S, Som S, Nathanson D. J Periodontal Res. 2001 Aug;36(4):252–259.
• Marginal fit of Captek and conventional metal-ceramic restorations. Juntavee N, Nathanson D, Giordano R., J Dent Res. 1995;74:421. Abstract.
• Preliminary evaluation of the effect of crowns on gingival color. Nathanson D, Nagai S, Po S, et al. Presented at: The IADR/AADR/CADR 82nd General Session; March 10–13, 2004; Hon-olulu, Hawaii. Abstract 1478.
• The surface free energy of dental gold based materials. Knorr SD, Combe EC, Wolff LF, Hodges JS. Dent Mater. 2005 Mar;21(3):272–277.
• Single-tooth implant reconstructions: esthetic factors influencing the decision between titanium and zirconia abutments in anterior regions. Sailer I, Zembic A, Jung RE, Hämmerle CH, Mattiola A. Eur J Esthet Dent. 2007 Autumn;2(3):296–310.
• 11.Contrast ratios and masking ability of three types of ceramic veneers. Chu FC, Chow TW, Chai J. J Prosthet Dent. 2007, Nov;98(5):359–364.
• Reliability of metalloceramic and zirconia-based ceramic crowns.Silva NR, Bonfante EA, Zavanelli RA, Thompson VP, Ferencz JL, Coelho PG. J Dent Res. 2010 Oct;89(10):1051–1056. Epub 2010 Jul 26.
• Case presentation: full-mouth rehabilitation combining Captek and porcelain veneers. Goldstein MB. Dent Today. 2006 Mar;25(3):98, 100, 102–105.
• Esthetic techniques and restorative systems used in the second-year undergraduate dental curriculum. Raigrodski AJ, Harrison JD. J Esthet Restor Dent. 2003;15(4):233–243. 15.Avoiding failures during insertion of all-ceramic restorations. Small BW. Gen Dent. 2001 Jul-Aug;49(4):352–354.
• Using noncasting technology as an alternative to traditional C&B techniques. Bonner P. Dent Today. 1998 Jan;17(1):56, 58–63.

DISCLOSURE: The author(s) have no potential conflicts relevant to the topic area and did not receive any funding or commercial support for authoring the article(s).

The C.E. quiz will be available online, upon registration for this course.

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