Summary - Cementation Simplified - Dental Zirconia: Keys for Clinical Success

Course Description:

Cementation has become increasingly complex with the growth of modern restorative materials. This course provides a practical, evidence-based overview to help dental professionals simplify cement selection and pretreatment protocols for predicable clinical outcomes.

Participants will review key factors that influence cement choice and essential pretreatment steps for materials such as zirconia and glass ceramics, with a focus on efficient, repeatable workflows and adherence to manufacturer guidelines.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this lecture, the learner will be able to:

Differentiate cement classes based on restorative material, retention, and clinical indication
Select appropriate cementation protocols for zirconia, glass-ceramic, and resin-based restorations
Apply evidence-based pretreatment and isolation techniques to reduce contamination risk and improve bonding outcomes

Course Description:

Full-contour zirconia restorations have seen a dramatic increase in popularity over the past several years. This can be attributed to its many positive characteristics including high flexural strength, improved esthetics and compatibility with CAD/CAM technology. Zirconia, however, is a broad term and can represent different materials with different physical and optical properties and therefore, different clinical performance. This presentation provides a comparison of the various types of dental zirconia and the properties associated with each. Tips and techniques for CAD/CAM procedures, restoration pretreatment and cementation will also be discussed to help you achieve clinical success and predictable outcomes with your zirconia restorations.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this lecture, the learner will be able to:

Compare the different types of dental zirconia and the properties associated with each
Discuss tips and techniques for clinical success with zirconia restorations during the CAD/CAM chairside procedure
Identify key steps and components for pretreating zirconia restorations and achieving predictable outcomes
Describe the main factors for selecting an appropriate cement for each clinical situation