PART I (COOPER)
Article: Direct ceramic restoration using digital technologies
Author: Lyndon Cooper, DDS, PhD

Learning Objectives:

1. Proper indications for all-ceramic restorations.
2. The prosthodontic tooth preparation requirements for all-ceramic restorations.
3. Basic understanding and mechanism of action of digital impression systems.
4. Advantages of CAD/CAM restorative systems and techniques.
5. Material selection for varying optical properties.

PART II (SCHWARTZ)
Article: Maximizing material selection with CAD/CAM dentistry
Author: Dr.John C. Schwartz

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the effect of fabrication design on the strength of substructures and veneering porcelain.
2. Understand the benefits of a monophasic restoration created with lithium disilicate and CAD/CAM processing.
3. Describe the indications for using monophasic lithium-disilicate restorations.
4. Identify indications when veneering ceramic would be used with lithium disilicate substructures.

PART III (SHULL)
Article: Overcoming treatment challenges: strength and reliability in the posterior
Author: Franklin Shull, DMD

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe how to use an innovative multi-purpose adhesive cement when placing lithium disilicate restorations.
2. Efficiently remove excess cement from interproximal spaces and margins after seating lithium disilicate restorations.
3. Explain the benefits of using a universal adhesive cement for placing lithium disilicate restorations.
4. Identify the characteristics of lithium disilicate that make it suitable for posterior restorations.

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

For additional reading on this topic, please refer to: 

1. Bader JD, Shugars DA. Summary review of the survival of single crowns. Gen Dent. 2009;57(1):74-81.
2. Segal BS. A pragmatic perspective on reconstructive dentistry and the utilization of posterior all-ceramic crowns. J Tenn Dent Assoc. 2000;80(1):10–14.
3. Throckmorton GS, Dechow PC. In vitro strain measurements in the condylar process of the human mandible. Arch Oral Biol. 1994;39(10):853–867.
4. Pilathadka S, Vahalova D. Contemporary all-ceramic systems, part 2. Acta Medica. 2007;50(2):105–107.
5. Giordano R. Materials for chairside cad/cam-produced restorations. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137 Suppl:14s–21s.
6. Blatz MB, Oppes S, Chiche G, Holst S, Sadan A. Influence of cementation technique on fracture strength and leakage of alumina all-ceramic crowns after cyclic loading. Quintessence Int. 2008;39(1):23–32.
7. Pospiech P. All-ceramic crowns: bonding or cementing. Clin Oral Investig. 2002;6(4):189-97.
8. Bindl A, Luthy H, Mormann WH. Strength and fracture pattern of monolithic cad/cam-generated posterior crowns. Dent Mater. 2006;22(1):29–36.
9. Baltzer A. All-ceramic single-tooth restorations: choosing the material to match the preparation--preparing the tooth to match the material. Int J Comput Dent. 2008;11(3-4):241-56.
10. Puri S. Comprehensive dentistry using chairside cad/cam technology: a case report. Dent Today. 2009;28(4):92, 94, 96.
11. Multilink Automix. (2010). Security you can rely on. [Brochure]. Ivoclar Vivadent, Amherst, NY.

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