Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert

106. Dr. Robert Winter - Ceramic Design Rules

Feb 7, 2022

Dr. Robert Winter, renowned prosthodontist and ceramist, compares e.max and zirconia for dental restorations. He delves into the importance of preparation design and minimal thickness. The podcast covers topics such as bonding techniques and material selection, emphasizing the interplay between laboratory procedures and treatment planning.

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Advocacy for partial coverage restorations over full crowns focuses on preserving tooth structure and utilizing bonding techniques for optimal results.

Proper material selection is crucial, understanding characteristics of materials like lithium disilicate and zirconia for successful dental restorations.

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Partial Coverage Advocacy

Advocating for partial coverage restorations over full crown restorations is emphasized in the podcast. Dr. Winter highlights the efficiency and effectiveness of using partial coverage approaches unless absolutely necessary. The concept revolves around preserving tooth structure and utilizing bonding techniques to ensure optimal results, especially when dealing with discolored teeth. This strategy aligns with the goal of maximizing aesthetics and functional outcomes while minimizing invasive procedures.

Intro

2min

Dentist's Journey from Dental School to Master Ceramics Technician

4min

Importance of Smooth Preparations in Dentistry

25min

Strategies for Sub-Gingival Preparations and Addressing Tooth Discoloration in Aesthetics

6min

Challenges in Creating Falcipathic Crowns and Veneers

2min

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This week Dr. Winter will discuss e.max (lithium discilicate) versus zirconia. Bonding e.max. Preparation design, minimal thickness, etc.

About Dr. Robert Winter:

As one of the world's most recognized prosthodontists and ceramists, Dr. Winter teaches dentists in Spear Workshops to understand the interdependence between laboratory procedures, treatment planning, restorative techniques, materials and laboratory procedures.

In addition to teaching, Dr. Winter produces Spear Study Club modules and creates a variety of clinical content for the Spear learning ecosystem. He has taught more than 900 didactic, clinical and technical courses in more than 40 countries. For the past 36 years, he has maintained a private practice limited to prosthodontics, and currently practices in Newport Beach, California. He is co-founder of Esthetics by Design dental laboratory and is past president of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Dr. Winter graduated in 1981 from Marquette University School of Dentistry and completed his prosthodontic specialty residency at the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee in 1983.

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