The Pankey Institute

Excellence in Bonded Porcelain Restorations

Presented by Dr. James Kessler

Bonded porcelain restorations present the dentist with a broad spectrum of treatment options in aesthetically demanding situations. They also present the dentist with a new set of restorative challenges, materials options, and techniques. Understanding the indications, limitations, and implementations of the various ceramic restorative materials and resin cements is imperative to assure success with these restorations. 

In this course all aspects of planning and delivering conservative, bonded indirect restorations will be covered. The presentations will include case selection, treatment planning, tooth preparation, provisional fabrication, restorative material options, luting resins, and bonding techniques. Participation exercises will consist of tooth preparations for anterior porcelain veneers and posterior-bonded onlay restorations.

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify appropriate clinical situations for bonded porcelain restorations.
• Treatment plan and design the tooth preparation, and select the material most suitable for each clinical situation.
• Design and fabricate provisional restorations for various bonded porcelain restoration preparations.
• Recognize the unique materials, as well as the clinical advantages and disadvantages with CAD/CAM systems.
• Understand and implement proper techniques for surface preparation of both the prepared tooth and porcelain surfaces—and subsequently, predictably bond those restorations.

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 20 AGD Lecture Credits

Tuition: $2,400
Lodging is available in the Pankey Condos at Key Colony for $100 per person per night (two course participants per bedroom in a two or three bedroom condo). Single occupancy bedrooms are subject to availability for an additional charge. Lodging for this course may carry specific check-in and check-out parameters. Please contact our Student Services department before finalizing your travel.  

Upcoming Session:
May 31-June 2, 2012
Session runs Thursday 8:00 a.m. through Saturday 12:00 p.m.