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There are key fundamental concepts that will determine the long-term favorable outcome of esthetic restorations. This course will demonstrate step-by-step concise restorative treatment planning guidelines that fulfill today�s esthetic demands and integrates current restorative materials and protocols. Procedures and techniques for esthetic and functional success with adhesives, composites and ceramic materials will be reviewed based on the most current scientific evidence.

Utilize proper treatment planning concepts for anterior and posterior esthetic ceramic restorations to achieve successful outcomes based on scientific evidence, clinician experience and patient selection.
Describe scientific based indications and treatment-panning strategies for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth including the selection and placement of post and core systems, luting cements and core materials.
Describe step-by-step preparation,temporization and impression techniques for all ceramic crowns, inlays and onlays using specific diamonds for perfect finish lines.
Describe and compare conventional all-ceramic (stacked and pressed) and CAD-CAM technologies including differences between Lithium Disilicate and Zirconium systems (monolithic vs. layered ceramic) with specific indications and cementation criteria for each.
Utilize simple and predictable smile design methods for proper treatment planning of anterior restorations including procelain laminate veneers and identify optimal ways to understand patient preferences and discussing fees for elective esthetic cases.

Alan M. Atlas received his D.M.D degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and serves there as Clinical Associate Professor, Co-Director of Restorative Dentistry Clinics, Director of Implant Dentistry and a Primary Care Unit Group Leader in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences. Dr. Atlas is actively involved in the development and integration of clinical research studies for implants, CAD-CAM ceramics and dental materials at Penn. He holds membership in the Academy of Osseointegration, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and the International Association for Dental Research. He is a 2006 recipient of the Penn Dental Medicine Alumni Award of Merit and has been selected by his peers as a �Top Dentist 2012� in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Presently, Dr. Atlas is an internationally recognized lecturer focused on applying scientific based protocols to clinical dentistry. He maintains a private practice dedicated to Esthetic and Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Atlas, (or an immediate family member) has a significant relationship with the following commercial organizations whose products he will refer to in this presentation: Dentsply Caulk.