Basics of Indirect Restorations Part 1 – Decision Making – PS006
Is Shillingburg’s textbook irrelevant? What materials are used in the real world? Is it right that dental students are primarily taught PFM crown preps? When to Onlay and when to go full crown? The Direct vs Indirect debate continues, too! In this two-part journey, we'll dive into the world of crowns, bridges, and ceramics, exploring their applications, benefits, and the science behind these crucial dental materials. Join Emma and Jaz as they guide you through the fascinating world of indirect restorations. https://youtu.be/7J5S2ThC8AI Watch PS006 on Youtube Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below! Highlights of this Episode: * 01:46 Welcoming Emma back * 02:07 Emma's Learning Progress * 05:57 Crowns: Material Choices and Real-World Applications * 09:41 Onlays and Overlays * 11:33 Direct vs Indirect Restorations * 18:40 Onlays vs Crowns: Decision-Making * 22:18 Conclusion and Next Steps Don't miss the special notes on Indirect Restorations available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app in the ‘Crush Your Exams’ space! This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive App! For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. If you love this episode, be sure to recap PS005 - Should our Restorations Follow Textbook Anatomy? Tooth Morphology Click below for full episode transcript: Jaz's Introduction: Welcome to this two part episode on the basics of indirect restorations. If you're wondering why I sound different, or if you're looking around thinking, hmm, this isn't Jaz's usual studio, it's because my studio is a conservatory, and it is absolutely roasting right now. Jaz's Introduction:So, to spare you my sweat patches, I am recording in my living room, and I've got about three minutes before my wife and kids come home, so let's crack on. Look, crowns and bridges, anything indirect is a big steep learning curve when you're a student. But what I'm hoping to cover today will not only help guide students, but also is like a basic revision of indirect restorative. I remember being taught PFM, porcelain fused to metal crowns, and speaking to Emma, our Protrusive student, she's also learning porcelain fused to metal. Let me tell you, in the real world, many of our restorations are all ceramic. So Emma really was interested in learning more about this. So remember,