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State-of-the-Art Report: Materials in Cosmetic Dentistry
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Every day it seems like there's a new material introduced in the cosmetic dentistry market, and all the advertisements claim to provide advantages over their competitors.
What new advances are more than just marketing hype? How can you sort through the myriad of claims and studies to find the real improvements and adopt them for the benefit of your patients?
To help answer those questions, the publisher of Practical Reviews in Cosmetic Dentistry has assembled five pioneering experts in cosmetic materials in a new audio CD set, "State-of-the-Art Report: Materials in Cosmetic Dentistry."
Here's what you'll learn as you listen:
Dr. John Burgess, assistant dean for clinical research at the University of Alabama, focuses on the utility of fluoride-releasing materials, both glass ionomers and the newer resin-modified glass ionomers. Specific areas addressed include maximizing and recharging fluoride release levels, strength and durability, use as a restorative material, improving aesthetic results, reducing sensitivity and more!
Lee Culp, founder of Mosaic Studios and the Institute for Oral Art and Design, shares his insights on advances in ceramic materials, including the introduction of Zirconia, use of CAD-CAM systems, hybrids using Zirconia and pressing technology, minimizing margins, the continuing role of feldspathic porcelain, and proper tooth preparation.
Dr. Barry Norling, inventor of hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane impression materials, discusses the latest advances as well as some common misconceptions surrounding impression materials. His comments address contact angles, reducing fluids and contaminants, the truth about "hydrophilicity," and other common marketing claims.
Dr. Joshua Friedman, founder of the Demetron Research Corporation and a pioneer in light curing technology, zeroes in on the effects of heating resin composites. He addresses not only making stiff composites easier to work with by increasing their flow through heating, but also takes on some common myths surrounding the effects of heat on the materials.
Dr. Daniel Sneed, professor of restorative dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina, shares his expertise with cements, including recommendations on provisional agents, desensitizers, choosing the right permanent cement, the current role of zinc phosphate and resin cements, bond strength, surface preparation, differences and indications for self-cured, dual-cured, and light-cured resins, and cementing fiber and metal post.
Order today and get detailed guidance from this incredible panel of experts. They'll help you clear up the confusion surrounding today's panoply of materials, and, at the bottom line, help you improve the results of your cosmetic procedures!!.
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