Material Classification and Shade Selection Protocol for All-Ceramic Restorations

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 1.5 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 250.

There is no fee to view this course. There is a fee of $36 to take the exam and claim CE credits for this course.

Synopsis:
With the myriad options available to the clinician, selecting the appropriate ceramic material for a restoration can be a daunting task. This article seeks to simplify the selection protocol by classifying the materials as either glass ceramics or oxide ceramics. The physical and optical properties of these materials will also be discussed.

Additionally, when using certain materials, there are several variables that will affect the final shade of the restoration. These factors will be discussed and clinical examples will illustrate how to best optimize prosthetic results.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Recognize how to select the appropriate ceramic restoration based on material properties.
• Understand the differences between glass and oxide ceramics.
• Gain familiarity with the variables that affect the final shade of the ceramic restoration, including material translucency and opacity.

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Arthur R. Volker graduated from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He is a member of the continuing education committee for the New York State Academy of General Dentistry. Volker is a diplomate of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry, and is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American College of Dentists. He has also published articles and lectures on such topics as cosmetic dentistry, minimally invasive dentistry, dental materials and dental implants.

Disclosure:
The speaker declares that neither he nor any member of his family have a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program.

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CE Contact
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