Planet Z – Surviving the Zirconia Apocalypse (CAD/CAM)

Will zirconia restorations take over the world? If they do, are you prepared? This presentation will cover the clinical workflow for chairside CAD/CAM fabricated zirconia restorations including treatment planning, tooth preparation, CAD/CAM fabrication, post-milling procedures, and cementation. The best current evidence will be provided as well as techniques to help you achieve long-term excellent results for your patients. The Zirconia Apocalypse is coming…and this course may be your last best hope for survival!

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss when zirconia restorations might represent the best treatment option for tooth restoration.
2. Synthesize a chairside CAD/CAM clinical workflow designed to produce clinically excellent zirconia restorations
3. Describe optimal tooth preparation and cementation principles based on the best current scientific evidence.