EPISODE · Mar 22, 2024 · 44 MIN

Adhesive Dentistry for Beginners – PS002

from Protrusive Dental Podcast · host Jaz Gulati

“How long should I tell my patients their posterior composites will last?” – what a great question from dental student Emma Hutchison! As part of our new Protrusive Students segment we’ll be bringing you monthly episodes packed with valuable insights, tips, and tricks specifically tailored to dental students like Emma. https://youtu.be/PP1XICgI-lg Watch PS002 on Youtube Whether you’re navigating clinical rotations, honing your skills in phantom head, or gearing up for those daunting exams, we’re here to support you every step of the way. And kicking off this segment, we’re diving headfirst into the topic of adhesive dentistry! Link for further reading regarding the longevity of direct restorations – A retrospective clinical study on longevity of posterior composite and amalgam restorations – PubMed (nih.gov) The Art of Treatment Planning – The Art of Treatment Planning: Dental and Medical Approaches to the Face and Smile: Amazon.co.uk: Romano, Rafi: 9781850971979: Books Highlights of the episode:00:00 Adhesive dentistry03:41 Bonding systems07:00 Self-etch vs. total-etch vs. selective-etch14:38 Post-operative sensitivity16:10 Communicating risk with patients17:42 Polymerisation shrinkage19:38 The snowplow technique21:13 Instruments23:19 Consent25:30 Longevity28:05 Risk factors37:37 The next episode If you liked this episode, you will also like PDP077 I Can’t Believe This Sticks