Porcelain Veneers

Preparation, Provisionalization, and Placement

This course if for the dentist who wants to be able to do porcelain veneers in a highly predictable and profitable way. With over 39 years of experience with veneers, Dr. Margeas will cover the pros and cons of the procedure. When should you prep? What type of porcelain works well in different clinical situations? Should you break interproximal contact? How do you handle the dark tooth? What adhesives and cements work best? How do you fabricate provisionals for the interim? These questions will be answered in this fast paced lecture from a full time practicing dentist. You should be able to implement what you learn immediately on Monday for increased confidence and profitability.

Objectives

  1. How do you treat the inside of a veneer prior to bonding
  2. Which cements work best
  3. How much reduction of tooth is necessary
  4. How to handle the discolored tooth
  5. Preparation design for diastemas

CE Units: 2

Dr. Bob Margeas

Dr. Bob Margeas

Dr. Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Operative Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Society for Dental Aesthetics and International Team of Oral implantologists (ITI). He has written numerous articles on esthetic and implant dentistry, and lectures and presents hands-on courses nationally and internationally on those subjects. He is currently the Editor in Chief of Inside Dentistry, on the Editorial Board of Compendium, and is a contributing editor to Oral Health in Canada. His memberships include OKU Honor Dental Society, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Margeas maintains a full-time private practice focusing on comprehensive restorative and implant dentistry in Des Moines, Iowa.

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