Back-to-Back and Quadrant Class II Composite Restorations with Dr. David Clark

• Where to start, where to finish

• Staging

• Vector physics and how to outsmart the teeth

• What red flags should we be looking for

• Fees and Scheduling for complex and rejuvenating cases

Dr. David Clark has been a very popular speaker for 2 excellent CMO bonus webinars. We are excited to bring him back to teach Back-to-Back and Quadrant Class II Composites with the Bioclear System. 

This also includes a number of different guest webinar replays that are listed below. 

50 Years of Composite Resins: The Most Versatile Material with Dr. Buddy Mopper

His methods and techniques have been taught for over 40 years and have produced some of the finest composite resin dentists in the world. His candid teaching and no nonsense approach is a breath of fresh air. No secrets will be kept. Watch this webinar replay and learn from a legend in composite resins.  

This webinar replay is presented by Dr. David Clark the founder of the Bioclear System. Combining black triangles with cervical abrasion is a challenging situation. This live webinar and model demonstration will give you the confidence to treat these patients predictably and profitably.

During this webinar replay CMO Members Will Learn:
- A new matricing system.
- How to injection mold these teeth for long term results.
- How to treat the teeth.
- Which materials work best will be described in depth.

You will incorporate what you learn for immediate implementation in your office will also be taught during this live members webinar.

For this webinar Marcos taught lab fabricated zirconia resin bonded bridges and Bob showed chairside fabrication along with a demonstration using the Epson camera and models. Being able to hold space for patients, or provide a fixed alternative is a key technique that can increase profitability and is a great service. 

This webinar replay will teach you how to fabricate these in your office on silicone dies or directly in the mouth. These work well long term for younger patients waiting for implants and older patients who may have periodontal disease and need a lower priced option. 

Live demonstration, along with a keynote or power point presentation will allow you to fabricate these for minimal cost.  All the materials necessary will be shown in great detail so that this is a service you can offer your patients without having a laboratory bill.

Resin Fiber reinforced bridges can last for several years and it is a technique everyone should learn. All questions will be answered during this live interactive session.

New Matrices Systems and Techniques for Closing Black Triangles and Diastema with Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Marcos Vargas 

This member webinar replay covered various new matrices systems and techniques to manage tooth size discrepancies, which include the treatment of black triangles, diastema closures and peg laterals. 

Several different matrices systems will be presented.  The indications and advantages for each of these systems will be presented and discussed. 

A live demonstration with the Epson camera and models was used to teach the fine details and handling tips with the different matrices systems.

We realize this is not exactly a composite topic but it is an important topic in restorative dentistry and Bob and Marcos wanted to schedule this for CMO members.

There is a scarcity of evidence-based research supporting the use of contemporary ceramics in dental practices today. Poor clinical trials eventually lead to poor systematic reviews, and load to failure laboratory tests have little clinical relevance. This leaves clinicians in doubt about which ceramic restorative material is best for their patients. 

The presentation will focus on lithium disilicate and monolithic zirconia, including the various generations. This will include a discussion of mechanical and optical properties, wear of natural antagonists, as well as ceramic adjustment, finishing, and polishing. A series of new retrospective studies will also be introduced to evaluate the survival of these ceramics.

1. Understand the mechanical (including wear characteristics) and optical properties of lithium disilicate and zirconia materials, as well as their implications for clinical practice

2. Determine the best preparation design and cementation procedure for each ceramic material.

3. Evaluate the projected clinical success of these two materials, based on the most current research.

The concept of “bioactive” materials is currently the focus of many researchers in industry and academia. However, the topic is surrounded by controversy, even in terms of what exactly “bioactivity” means. This presentation will explore the composition, mechanism of action, and outcomes for currently available materials claiming bioactivity, and a discussion of future possibilities. 

- Bioactivity – how is it defined for dental restorative materials?

- Historical overview of “bioactive” materials.

- Current approaches to bioactivity and how they fit the proposed definitions.

- Review of current commercial materials available for bases, liners, adhesives, and restoratives.

- Composition/properties of materials used for bases and liners – mechanism of action.

- Composition/properties of materials used for adhesives/restoratives - mechanism of action.

- Current in vitro and clinical performance of “bioactive” materials

- Future materials development – where are we going?

With Dr. Cherilyn G. Sheets

One of the more challenging diagnostic efforts in dentistry is the assessment of the structural integrity of teeth and dental implants. Cracked teeth, deteriorating/fracturing restorations, loss of cement seal or loss of osseointegration are often hard to diagnose until the results are advanced or catastrophic. Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD) has been shown in over 28 peer reviewed studies in engineering and dental journals to be an accurate and reliable test for determining the structural wellness of teeth or implants. QPD is a mechanical test similar to evaluation methods used in engineering for assessing structural stability of objects, in contrast to visually based dental diagnostics such as radiographs and visual examination. The mechanism that creates QPD data has been illustrated by Finite Element Analysis of novel models of uncracked and cracked teeth. QPD, FEA modeling plus the addition of AI and Machine Learning are currently creating a future for dentistry of predictive diagnostics, where structural problems can be diagnosed early and rated as to type or severity. Preventive or therapeutic steps can then be instituted earlier in the damage cycle prior to the occurrence of advanced or catastrophic results, providing dentists with a new aid to diagnosis.

1. Understand how percussion can be a diagnostic risk assessment aid

2. Know the scientific foundation of QPD

3. Envision the power of AI/ML combined with increasing amounts of QPD DATA

4. Determine the synergistic clinical possibilities of QPD/FEA/AI

This seminar focused on the latest updates in composite materials, adhesive protocols, and clinical techniques. This is your opportunity to stay at the forefront of restorative dentistry while reconnecting with two of the most respected educators in the field.