Beyond Bonding: Resin Cement in Modern Dentistry

Part I: Beyond Bonding: Resin Cement in Modern Dentistry

This CE lecture will review commonly used resin cements and their clinical applications, as well as their bonding protocols with different restorative materials to achieve consistent and successful results in the modern-day dental practice.

At the completion of this presentation, the participants should be able to:

• Understand the composition of resin cement;
• Identify the types and classifications of resin cements available in the market;
• Review surface treatment and bonding protocols for different restorative materials;
• Analyze bond strengths achievable with different resin cements and restorative materials; and
• Identify and troubleshoot challenges associated with resin cementation.

Part II:  From Hues to Hardness: Understanding Color and Mechanical Properties in Dental Materials

This course will review the fundamentals of color in dentistry by exploring the dimensions of color, including value, chroma, and hue. The course will review the mechanical properties of dental materials and delve into the mechanical aspects crucial for successful dental restorations. We will discuss the latest advancements in dental materials, including 3D-printed zirconia and digital workflows. Real-world scenarios will be used to address the challenges in clinical decision-making and dental material selection.

At the completion of this presentation, the participants should be able to:

• Understand the optical and mechanical characteristics that define dental materials’ performance in resin composite and ceramic;
• Understand the role of translucency, opalescence, and fluorescence in achieving aesthetic excellence;
• Understand fracture strength, toughness, wear resistance, and other mechanical parameters of dental materials;
• Evaluate the impact of technology on material homogeneity and structural integrity; and
• Apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios, addressing challenges in clinical decision-making and dental material selection.