A Geeky Discussion on Adhesive Onlays – PDP161

I have a quadrant isolated. Classic FM is playing in the background. The teeth are bone dry. I pick up the air abrasion unit and begin my adhesive protocol. I am well and truly in my happy place! This week we’re joined by Dr Ash Lifts – a wonderful, reflective practitioner from The States. We had a great time discussing cusp preservation to material choices for onlays. Protrusive Dental Pearl: Build in some ‘indexing’, ‘location’ and resistance form in to your onlay preps – don’t just make it flat because you saw it on the ‘gram! https://youtu.be/pXKhUqtNOso Watch PDP161 on Youtube Need to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below! Highlights of the episode: 00:00 Introduction02:21 Protrusive Dental Pearl05:14 Introduction of Dr. Ashley Chung08:54 Learning in Biomimetic Dentistry and Ccclusion.12:13 Direct composite vs Indirect onlays16:51 Indications for ceramic onlays17:30 Ceramic vs. Composite20:49 Zirconia for overlays and onlays24:14 Dr. Chung’s experience with EMAX and composite.26:12 8 different ways to prepare for an onlay.32:01 Minimum Thickness36:01 Factors influencing cusp preservation38:18 Panavia vs. Heated composite43:02 Finish lines and margins for Onlays47:13 Cusp inclines and adapting prep design Check out Dr Ashley’s website and courses: https://drashlifts.com/contact Courses: https://getbondedstaybonded.co.uk/ Waitlist: https://forms.gle/HBAJbK7P66dj68Vx6 If you enjoyed this episode, you will love delving deeper in to the full protocol in Ceramic Onlays from Preps, Temporisation and Bonding Protocols – PDP059 Did you know? You can get CPD from the Web App or Phone App and watch premium clinical videos, for less than a tax deductible Nando’s per month? Just head over to https://protrusive.app