From direct, semi-(in)direct to indirect Pascal Magne The biomimetic principle implies the utmost respect of intact hard tissues. In this regard, direct composite resin restorations are unmatched and provide the most valuable clinical service. The cost-effectiveness and minimally invasive approach of resin-based materials is also gaining popularity for CAD/CAM use. Semi-(in)direct CAD/CAM composite resin veneers may be considered when direct techniques are challenging to apply (e.g. diastemata, large shrinking volume with cervical margins in dentin) and indirect technique costs are not justified or simply not affordable by the patient. The ultimate veneer is that made by a dental ceramist, a fully layered indirect bonded porcelain restorations. They require the incredible crafmanship of a master dental technician and are the most costly ones but their beauty and longevity are unparalleled. This course will address the tehcnical details for all 3 approaches to anterior bonded restorations. |
Dr. Pascal Magne D.M.D., PhD, University of Southern California, USA. Director of Esthetic Dentistry; The Don and Sybil Harrington Foundation Chair in Esthetic Dentistry. Dr. Pascal Magne graduated from the University of Geneva Dental School, Switzerland, in 1989 with a Med. Dent. and obtained his Ph.D. degree in 2002. He received postgraduate training in fixed prosthodontics and occlusion, operative dentistry and endodontics, and was a lecturer at the same university beginning in 1989 until 1997. From 1997-1999, he was a Visiting Associate Professor at the Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry. After concluding two years of research, Dr. Magne returned to University of Geneva Dental School and assumed the position of Senior Lecturer in the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion until his departure for USCSD. Dr. Magne is a recipient of multiple awards from the Swiss Science Foundation, the Swiss Foundation for Medical-Biological Grants, and was the recipient of the 2002 Young Investigator Award from the International Association for Dental Research. He is also the author of numerous clinical and research articles on esthetics and adhesive dentistry and is an internationally known lecturer on these topics. Furthermore, Dr. Magne authored the book Bonded Porcelain Restorations in the Anterior Dentition - A Biomimetic Approach which has been translated into seven languages and is considered as one of the most outstanding books in the field of adhesive and esthetic dentistry. |
Languages of the meeting: English and Spanish The new biomimetic crescendo of anterior bonded restorations "The new biomimetic crescendo of anterior bonded restorations" is a major International event. The main original language is English. We will also provide a professional translation to Spanish. Please note that for the LIVE event only original English language will be available. The Spanish version will be available recorded few days after the LIVE broadcast. |