September 19, 2009

Lecture Course
All Ceramic Restorations

Paul A. Hansen, D.D.S.

OVERVIEW
Developments have been occurring in the area of dental ceramics so fast it is difficult to keep track of what is happening. Much of what the dentist must do is dictated by the requirements of the dental laboratory to fabricate the crown. This CE program will review the basics of porcelain fused to metal technology and how it differs from the new all ceramic materials.

Dr. Hansen will review multiple clinic cases. The review will concentrate on the clinical applicability of the various systems. The physical properties of the all ceramic materials will drive the way the practioner will prepare and seat the new crowns. We will review the use of aluminum oxide cores, pressed ceramics, zirconia oxide cores, infiltrated ceramics, and how these materials will satisfy the most demanding esthetics and functional needs.

The attendee will learn the basic differences between the various new all ceramic crowns on the market and how to prepare the tooth to receive them. The attendee will learn the different types of luting agents to cement the new crowns or bond them to the underlying tooth structure.

OBJECTIVES
This course will enable the dentist to understand:
• Understand the basics of the porcelain to metal restoration
• Understand the new all ceramic systems and how they differ from the PFM and from each other
• How to decide which system is best for your patient
• Know which luting system to use for the different ceramic systems
• Be able to know the physical properties of the different materials and how the material properties effect the tooth preparation.

PRESENTER
Paul A. Hansen, D.D.S., obtained his dental degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 1975. Dr. Hansen started a one-year Prosthodontic residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas (UTHSCSA) and a two-year Prosthodontic residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Currently he is the Prosthodontic Section Director, Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. He also maintains a private practice in Lincoln, Nebraska.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $210.00
Allied Dental Personnel: $160.00

CREDIT (Course Code: 128463A)
AGD Code: 612 Hours: 7

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