Description
In recent years, Advancements in high-strength ceramics have attracted increasing attention for use in oral rehabilitation. The use of different types of cements has been proposed for luting polycrystalline (zirconia) and glass ceramics (Feldspathic porcelain and E.max, Celtra Duo and others),
To achieve reliable adhesion to these ceramics and the steps involved in the surface pre-treatment offers specific challenges and it must be carefully considered.
Several surface pre-treatment approaches have been proposed to address these challenges. The aim of this course is to critically analyze these challenges.
• To review advancements in the properties of ceramics and their indications
• To critically analyze different surface pre-treatments using case-based scenarios
• To review the different luting types of cements available and their properties
• The Do’s and Don’ts in surface pre-treatments of ceramics