The Use of Contemporary Ceramics in Dental Implant Rehabilitation

The Use of Contemporary Ceramics in Dental Implant Rehabilitation is organized by University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and will be held on Dec 13, 2024.

Course Description:
Dental ceramics are used extensively in patient treatment. This courses focuses on highlighting recent innovations in ceramic material composition and physical characteristics and how they are applied for treatment of patients using dental implant. Lithium disilicate, zirconia, and process of fabrication will be discussed. Clinical examples will be used to highlight practical applications of material and how to avoid complications.

Course Objectives:
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand basic material science of contemporary dental ceramics
• Apply knowledge towards practical patient treatment
• Understand different workflows for restoring dental implants using ceramics
• Develop an understanding of limitations of contemporary materials