- Identify the key clinical and esthetic considerations when selecting restorative materials or anterior and posterior esthetic cases.
- Compare the properties, strengths, and limitations of lithium disilicate, monolithic zirconia, layered ceramics, and composite materials.
- Understand how preparation design, translucency, and shade matching influence material selection for optimal esthetic outcomes.
- Develop a practical decision-making framework to streamline material selection based on patient expectations and clinical presentation.
Restorative Material Options for Esthetic Cases
Course Objectives
1 CE Credit
In this practical and informative course, dental professionals will explore how to select the most appropriate restorative materials for esthetically demanding cases in both the anterior and posterior regions. Dr. Justin Chi focuses on applying evidence-based clinical judgment alongside esthetic principles to enhance treatment outcomes.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the unique properties, advantages, and limitations of today’s key restorative options, including lithium disilicate, monolithic zirconia, layered ceramics, and more.
By the end of the course, clinicians will have a practical decision-making framework for streamlining material selection that aligns with individual patient needs, clinical presentations, and esthetic expectations.
Learning Objectives
Recognition & Approval
Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. 3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789
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