Pre-Cementation Cleaning and Surface Treatment Protocols of Prosthetic Restorations and Abutments

– Pre-cementation evaluation. Sandblasting protocols, why and how?

– Protocols of the proper cleaning of the prosthetic restoration prior to cementation;

– Protocols for the proper cleaning of the abutments. Subgingival preparations:  

- shoulder prepared abutments

- knife-edge prepared abutments.

– Protocols for the proper cleaning of the abutments. Supragingival preparations and non-retentive preparations:

- Vertiprep abutments

- onlays and overlays.

– Cementation vs adhesive bonding

– Delayed dentin sealing vs immediate dentin sealing

– Selecting the appropriate cementation material based on the type of prosthetic work and the clinical situation

– Proper isolation techniques

– Step-by-step video demonstration of the cementation procedures to achieve optimal bond strength and marginal integrity

– Evaluating the success of the cementation process through follow-up and post-operative assessments

– Step-by-step video demonstration of single crown cementation using adhesive protocols.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.