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Teaching of Fixed Prosthodontics: A Paradigm Shift.
The Journal of the Tennessee Dental Association
|October 4, 2018
Summary
Restorative dentistry is adopting stronger all-ceramic materials like lithium disilicate and zirconium oxide. Academic curricula must update fixed prosthodontics training to include preparation and digital fabrication methods for these advanced dental materials.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Restorative Dentistry
- Prosthodontics Education
Background:
- Restorative dentistry is increasingly utilizing advanced all-ceramic materials.
- Lithium disilicate and zirconium oxide offer enhanced toughness and aesthetics.
- Existing fixed prosthodontics curricula require updates to reflect these material advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current crown preparation and cementation guidelines for lithium disilicate and zirconium oxide.
- To describe an updated teaching program for fixed prosthodontics incorporating these materials.
- To address the integration of digital workflows in crown fabrication.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on crown preparation and cementation for advanced ceramics.
- Description of curriculum modifications at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Dentistry.
- Inclusion of digital impression and computer-assisted manufacturing techniques.
Main Results:
- Updated guidelines for preparing teeth for lithium disilicate and zirconium oxide restorations.
- Integration of digital preparation and fabrication methods into the curriculum.
- Enhanced training in cementation protocols for modern ceramic materials.
Conclusions:
- Academic programs must adapt fixed prosthodontics education to include new ceramic materials and digital technologies.
- Comprehensive training in preparation, fabrication, and cementation is crucial for successful clinical outcomes.
- The described teaching program serves as a model for incorporating these essential updates.
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