– History of bonding technology;
– The resin-coating technique;
– Dentin bonding;
– Dentin bonding interface of 2-step self-etching type;
– The hybrid layer;
– Understanding the functions of adhesive resin monomer;
– Understanding the bonding mechanism of adhesive systems: etch & Rinse type, Self-etching type, and Universal Bond type;
– Understanding the fundamentals of bonding and bonding performance of adhesive systems;
– Keys for obtaining maximum performance of the adhesives;
– Enamel bonding;
– All-in-one: bonding with universal bond;
– Importance of the light irradiation;
– Flowable composite resin lining to avoid the bond separation in cavities;
– Analysis of clinical cases.

duration: 1 h 5 min

– Cavity preparation technique without the post restoration
tooth sensitivity;
– Caries detector and removal techniques;
– Deep caries treatment protocol;
– Partial caries removal in deep caries lesions;
– Resin coating layer and incremental filling;
– Bonding procedures obtaining the maximum performance
of materials;
– Applications of the flowable composite resins;
– Applications of the universal shade composite resins;
– Keys for the success of direct composite crown;
– Keys for the success of direct composite bridge;
– Repair technique for direct composite restoration (DCR);
– Clinical cases and treatment results discussions.

duration: 1 h 16 min

– Protocols for reliable bonding procedures;
– Rubberdamology. Evidence based guidelines on isolation and its effect of the prognosis of treatment;
– The effect of air-polishing powders of dentin bonding;
– Caries removal guidelines and protocols:
• selective removal technique,
• complete removal technique;
– The resin coating technique;
– Protocols of adhesion to the dentin;
– Mechanism of action of self-etch adhesives;
– Overview of light curing and polymerization in operative dentistry;
– Approach to direct composite resin restorations of various carious cavities in the molar region;
– Class I and Class II adhesive restorations;
– Restorative procedures and filling techniques;
– Treatment protocols of deep cavities;
– Incremental layering technique;
– Bulk-fill filling technique;
– Polishing techniques and tips;
– Clinical cases.

duration: 54 min

– Posterior teeth histology;
– Structural diagnostics;
– Biobase creation;
– Occlusal cavity preparation;
– Remineralization of the remaining carious dentin;
– Partial caries elimination;
– Crack removal endpoints;
– Occlusal effect on caries development;
– Fundamental instruments of biomimetic restorative dentistry;
– Peripheral Seal Zone (PSZ);
– Central Stop Zone (CSZ);
– The hierarchy of bondability and decoupling with time (DWT)
by Dr. Alleman;
– Bonding to carious dentine is possible;
– Stress reduction and fiber reinforcement;
– The black and white aesthetics: bitewing x-ray;
– Indirect composite biomimetic restorations;
– Direct layered short fiber reinforced restoration of
endodontically treated teeth - Bioblock;
– The mechanical state of each tooth: mechanical analysis;
– Deep margin elevation (DME);
– Air particle abrasion (APA);
– Immediate dentine sealing (IDS);
– Ribbond application;
– Ways of restoring the biobase of a tooth: SRDC, semi-direct,
indirect;
– Conclusion and clinical cases.

duration: 1 h 16 min

– Why do we need isolation?
– Band/Matrix adaptation technique;
– Evidence-based supporting the technique of Deep Margin Elevation;
– Clinical justifications of the technique of DME;
– Instruments and materials in biomimetic dentistry;
– Techniques description and recommendations;
– Step by step protocols: rubber dam isolation, adhesive installation, proximal wall reconstruction;
– The 2-step direct restoration technique with DME;
– DME and preserving the form of the root;
– Clinical cases.

duration: 1 h 23 min

– What happens to the composite restoration with time?
– Risk assessment and diagnostic:
• Cracks,
• Axial loads,
• Reduced cuspal tensile movement,
• Vertical fracture risk;
– Techniques to maximize bond strength:
• Immediate Dentine Sealing (IDS),
• Resin coating,
• Deep Margin Elevation,
• Gold standard adhesive,
• Air particle abrasion,
• Peripheral Seal Zone (PSZ),
• Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs);
– Decoupling with Time;
– Direct reconstruction of structurally compromised teeth;
– Reduction of the micromovement;
– Dentin replacement: how to mimic this tissue;
– The stress reduced direct composite concept;
– Adhesive optimization and stress control;
– Special fiber reinforcement biomaterials;
– Wallpapering technique;
– Instruments and materials for direct restorations (class I and II);
– 2 step approach for subgingival restorations;
– Sequenced bands technique;
– Double ring technique;
– Clinical cases.

duration: 1 h 38 min

– The minimal invasive approach;
– Restoration under, on, and over the cementoenamel junction (CEJ);
– The three secrets of composite restorations;
– It's not aesthetic if the restoration is not functionally reliable;
– Bolton analysis;
– Diagnosis and treatment plan in aesthetic dentistry;
– Aspects related to symmetry: waxing and shape transfer;
– The color: chroma tint and value both in the natural tooth
and in our materials;
– Non carious cervical lesions (N.C.C.L.);
– Carious Cervical lesions (C.C.L.);
– The stratification of the composite for class III and IV restorations: video demonstration;;
– Direct veneers: stratification technique;
– The importance of macro and micro-texture in terms of value;
– The role of emergence profiles in cases of diastema closure and black space closure in the periodontal patient;
– Contact points in anterior teeth restoration;
– Polishing protocols;
– Conclusion, clinical cases, and patient follow-up protocol.

duration: 1 h 57 min

– Election of the restorative system;
– Shade selection;
– Instrument selection: spatulas and brush selection;
– Class I and Class II restorations;
– The occlusal compass concept: practical approach to posterior tooth morphology with composite restorations;
– Occlusal veneers and the morphological concept;
– Perfecting the interproximal contact point;
– The matrix system: classification and clinical application;
– The hyperchromatic and incremental technique for composite restoration;
– The Bulk filling technique;
– Steps to to minimize the final occlusal adjustment;
– Polishing and finishing;
– Maintenance of the restoration;
– Clinical cases.

duration: 49 min

– Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5 restorations;
– Darkened tooth and discoloration treatment;
– Peg incisors;
– Black triangle closure;
– Aesthetic concept of anterior teeth restoration;
– Election of the restorative system;
– Shade selection;
– Instrument selection: spatulas, brush selection, matrix system;
– Layering techniques;
– Polishing and finishing;
– Maintenance of the restoration.

duration: 1 h 11 min