The Zirconia Resin-Bonded Bridge: Where, When and How
Markus Blatz, DMD, PhD
Zirconia has become the material of choice for a variety of indirect all- ceramic restorations ranging from single units to full-mouth reconstructions. While, in the beginning, zirconia was only used as a coping and framework material that had to be veneered with porcelain, current high-translucent and multi-layer options offer excellent optical, physical and biological properties for a multitude of indications. The zirconia-based resin-bonded bridge (ZRBFDP) is a proven, yet widely unknown, minimally invasive treatment option to replace missing anterior teeth when other options are not possible or have to be delayed. For long-term clinical success with ZRBFDPs, a deep understanding of fundamental clinical and laboratory parameters from case selection, abutment tooth preparation, restoration material and design, and, most important, proper resin bonding protocols, is essential. However, the rumour that “you cannot bond zirconia” persists tenaciously, despite research compiled over two decades telling us otherwise. In fact, numerous clinical studies have shown that ZRBFDPs, which rely exclusively on adhesive bonds, have extremely high clinical long-term success rates. Learning Objectives: • Understand the concept of resin-bonded bridges and clinical indications • Learn about successful resin bonding methods and materials for ZRBFDPs • Comprehend clinical and laboratory guidelines for long-lasting esthetic ZRBFDPs, from treatment planning to preparation, restoration design and insertion
Course Code:
F023FL
Room: Time:
701A – South Building
2:30 – 5:00 pm
Type:
Lecture
Audience: Dentist RCDSO QA Program: Category 2 (3 CE Credits) Fee + HST: Ticketed Free
Dr. Markus B. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics and a professorship from the same University. He is professor and Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia. He is also founder of the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center. Dr. Blatz is co-founder and past- president of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry and Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry.
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