Compendium eBook

Prosthodontic Advances

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This Compendium eBook features a continuing education (CE) article on fiber-reinforced post systems, including a brief discussion of the history of post and core systems and their recent advancements. This eBook also includes an article on advancements in impression systems and materials for the fabrication of indirect restorations.

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CE: Fiber-Reinforced Post and Core Systems and the Changing Post and Core Landscape
Douglas A. Terry, DDS; John O. Burgess, DDS, MS; John M. Powers, PhD; and Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD
Many varieties of user-friendly post and core systems are available today for different endodontic, restorative, and esthetic requirements. This article reviews the history of post and core systems and their recent advancements, describes various systems and materials, and discusses empirical data regarding fiber-reinforced post and core systems, including data on their advantages and challenges.
Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU
Cost: $0
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC

Precision Matters: The Evolution of Impression Systems and Materials

Macarena Rivera, DDS, MSc; and Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD
This article discusses the most popular types of impression materials for removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics, and describes impression-making as the first step of the indirect restorative workflow. Both analog and digital impressions and their respective advantages are briefly described.