This podcast episode discusses topics such as cusp preservation, material choices for onlays, adhesive failures, the use of gold and zirconia in dentistry, techniques for adhesive onlays, and finishing margins in dental restorations.
I have a quadrant isolated. Classic FM is playing in the background. The teeth are bone dry. I pick up the air abrasion unit and begin my adhesive protocol. I am well and truly in my happy place!
This week we’re joined by Dr Ash Lifts – a wonderful, reflective practitioner from The States. We had a great time discussing cusp preservation to material choices for onlays.
Protrusive Dental Pearl: Build in some ‘indexing’, ‘location’ and resistance form in to your onlay preps – don’t just make it flat because you saw it on the ‘gram!
00:00 Introduction 02:21 Protrusive Dental Pearl 05:14 Introduction of Dr. Ashley Chung 08:54 Learning in Biomimetic Dentistry and Ccclusion. 12:13 Direct composite vs Indirect onlays 16:51 Indications for ceramic onlays 17:30 Ceramic vs. Composite 20:49 Zirconia for overlays and onlays 24:14 Dr. Chung’s experience with EMAX and composite. 26:12 8 different ways to prepare for an onlay. 32:01 Minimum Thickness 36:01 Factors influencing cusp preservation 38:18 Panavia vs. Heated composite 43:02 Finish lines and margins for Onlays 47:13 Cusp inclines and adapting prep design
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Protrusive Dental Podcast