A Material Revolution and Practice Evolution
In this lecture, I will discuss my day-to-day use of translucent zirconia. I will overview the advantages of this material, my workflow to maximize efficiency and create optimal esthetics, and how chairside translucent zirconia had changed the way I practice dentistry.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss the benefits of translucent zirconia and how these advantages have transformed the way I practice dentistry
- Discuss my chairside workflow in detail, including time efficiency, design tips, and different ways to mill translucent zirconia based on what you are trying to accomplish
- Discuss my polishing protocol, when to stain and glaze, and how to achieve optimal esthetics with translucent zirconia