The use of contemporary ceramics in dental implant rehabilitation

Description:

Dental ceramics are used extensively in patient treatment. This course focuses on highlighting recent innovations in ceramic material composition and physical characteristics and how they are applied for treatment of patients using dental implant. Lithium disilicate, zirconia, and process of fabrication will be discussed. Clinical examples will be used to highlight practical applications of material and how to avoid complications.

Objectives:

-Understand basic material science of contemporary dental ceramics

-Apply knowledge towards practical patient treatment

-Understand different workflows for restoring dental implants using ceramics -Develop an understanding of limitations of contemporary materials

-Develop an understanding of limitations of contemporary materials

Speaker:

Dr. Radi Masri-University of Maryland School of Dentistry

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