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In modern day dentistry, we are bombarded by the dental media, colleagues and technicians
about "newer and better" anterior crowns. The difficulty is separating fact from the fiction and
understanding where the grey areas are. Long term success is affected by the way these new
crown systems and associated materials are used. This lecture will be clinically based and
discuss the pros and cons of different types of anterior crown systems and simplify the decision
making process. It will be of interest to clinicians as well as technicians.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the difference between various all-ceramic crown systems.
- To learn the indications for use of different anterior crown systems.
- To understand different cements and cementation techniques used for all ceramic crowns.
Biography
Basil graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa in 1989 and shortly
afterwards completed an MSc in Dentistry with a major in Periodontics. He completed his 3 year
full time Prosthodontics and Implant dentistry training at Louisiana State University, USA under
the leadership of Dr Gerard Chiche, a leading world authority on aesthetic dentistry.
While specialising he also obtained a Masters degree in Education.
Basil now runs a full time referral private practice specialising in Complex Rehabilitation and
Aesthetic Cases and Dental Implants. He is recognised by the General Dental Council as a
Specialist in Prosthodontics and Restorative dentistry and is an Honorary Clinical lecturer at UCL
Eastman Dental Institute. He is a Diplomate of the "American Board of Prosthodontics" and also
runs hands-on "Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry" courses. Basil publishes and
lectures extensively both nationally and internationally.
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