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Concepts in Adhesive, Biomimetic, Supragingival Dentistry & Protocols for Implants
Raymond L. Bertolotti Biography
Dr. Bertolotti received his D.D.S. degree from the University of California, San Francisco, after working as a Ph.D. metallurgical and ceramic engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. Dr. Bertolotti is perhaps best known for introducing “total etch” to North America in 1984. He also introduced Panavia in 1985, tin plating in 1989, self-etching primers in 1992 and HealOzone in 2004. As a founder of Danville Materials and former Director of Research, the sectional Contact Matrix system, "MicroPrime", "MicroEtcher" sandblasting and intraoral tin-plating are also his developments. In addition to authoring four dental textbook chapters and co-authoring a recent textbook, Dr. Bertolotti has published extensively in journals such as the American Dental Association, International Journal of Prosthodontics, Dental Clinics of North America, Journal of Dental Research and Quintessence International. In 2013, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry. Dr. Bertolotti is also a Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Fellow of the Pierre Fouchard Academy, and is Accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has served on the Reality Editorial team. He is a well known international lecturer, having presented at all of the major dental meetings such as the ADA, Hinman, Chicago Midwinter, British Dental Meeting and invited lectures in over 30 countries.
Learning Objectives
- Polymerization shrinkage is the enemy
- Understand the clinical consequences of polymerization shrinkage
- Easily create margins free of white lines (enamel fracture) and later staining
- Observe polymerization shrinkage in real time with revolutionary OCT
- Why “low shrinkage composites” do not help and likely are worse
- Stop creating open gingival margins and the associated “recurrent caries”
- Zirconia – choose the materials and applications carefully
- Why only Y3 zirconia (3 mol percent yttria) does not fracture
- Which brand of porcelain works best on zirconia and why so
- Revolutionary zirconia adhesion bridges (almost no prep)
- The best alternative to anterior implants
- Why E.max is usually superior to posterior zirconia
- Intraorally bond gold to gold (no, it’s not welding!)
- Bond porcelain well without HF etching (20 plus year recalls prove it) ·
Summary of the Course
Adhesive dentistry properly used breaks every rule! Adhesive dentistry has revolutionized dentistry and today we know more than ever before! Adhesive dentistry and a supra-gingival protocol are the answer! Complete understanding and trust in adhesive dentistry is a must. In this one-day lecture one of the pioneers of adhesive dentistry, Dr. Bertolotti, provides a simple, clear real-world update on the state of the art in adhesive dentistry.
Dr. Raj Swamidass Biography
Dr. Raj Swamidass attended Loma Linda University for dental school and pursued a dual-specialty program in prosthodontics and implant dentistry where received a Masters of Science (MSD) in Prosthodontics. He is also board-certified Prosthodontist and practices full time in Upland and Corona, CA. Dr. Swamidass has published articles and book chapters on prosthodontics and implant dentistry. He also lectures nationally at schools, study clubs, and continuing education courses on various topics in dentistry and is also an adjunct clinical professor at Loma Linda University.
Learning Objectives:
· Review patient specific criteria when digitally planning implants for interdisciplinary treatment
· Review clinical workflows that utilize digital technology and how we can streamline our treatment
· Explore how to use this technology and various materials for fabrication of the final prosthesis
Summary of the Course
The widespread use of technology across dentistry has changed how we practice. This lecture will review the current trends in using digital technology for surgical planning of implants, the provisional prosthesis, and the fabrication of the final restoration for full arch treatment protocols. Some of these digital technologies include intraoral scanners, 3D printing, and photogrammetry.
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