Crown & Bridge: Clinical Tips for Success

Presenter

Michael DiTolla, DDS, FAGD

Crown and Bridge Clinical Tips Online Course

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Course Objectives

2 CE Credits

This course presents the rationale and clinical technique for the reverse preparation technique as well as the two-cord impression technique. Analog and digital impression techniques are also presented.

Understand the reverse preparation technique for consistently reliable crown preparations
Understand the attributes of an acceptable impression and common complicaitons resulting in unacceptable impressions
Understand recommended dental instruments and materials

Summary

Techniques are presented that help take the guesswork out of achieving the best results from your lab and for your patients — whether PFM, all-ceramic or full-cast restorations. The rapid anesthesia technique will make your patients happier and you more productive. Using the reverse preparation and two-cord impression techniques will allow you to demand and expect the best from your lab.

CAUTION: When viewing the techniques, procedures, theories and materials that are presented, you must make your own decisions about specific treatment for patients and exercise personal professional judgment regarding the need for further clinical testing or education and your own clinical expertise before trying to implement new procedures.

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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

Michael DiTolla, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Michael DiTolla is a graduate of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and he is a fellow of the AGD. After working in private practice for 15 years, he became director of clinical education and research at Glidewell, where he gained an intimate knowledge of U.S. dentists’ crown & bridge habits. From 2006 to 2009, Dr. DiTolla led the clinical team at Glidewell that developed and brought BruxZir^® Zirconia to market. In 2011, he received the “Most Effective Dentist Educator” award in a nationwide survey of dentists. Four years later, he became the director of clinical affairs at Dentsply Sirona, and in 2017 he was named the vice president of clinical affairs and communications at AEGIS Communications. Dr. DiTolla has given over 1,000 lectures to dentists worldwide, and his online videos have been viewed more than 10 million times by clinicians.

References

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