OHI-S Bonding of Aesthetic Restorations Detailed Protocols and Video Guides

5 lessons + 1 free (4h 41min)

Explore Dr. Giovanni Cavalli’s protocols for bonding prosthetic restorations — Fundamental steps for achieving aesthetic and long-lasting adhesion!

During the course you will learn in detail about:

– Protocols for bonding ceramic, zirconia, and indirect composite restorations

– Protocols for bonding onlays, overlays, veneers, and crowns

– Mechanical retentive protocols related to supra and subgingival preparation techniques

– Detailed analysis and classification of dental cements and adhesive bonding systems.

Dr. Giovanni Cavalli is an aesthetic-driven dentist from Italy, and his protocols for bonding and tooth preparation are essential to achieving aesthetic and long-lasting indirect restorations.

This course is exactly what will significantly enhance the patients’ appreciation of your work!

The OHI‑S Bonding of Aesthetic Restorations: Detailed Protocols and Video Guides course is best for prosthodontists, restorative dentists, and general practitioners who want structured, training in adhesive dentistry for veneers, crowns, onlays, and other aesthetic restorations. It emphasizes evidence‑based bonding protocols, material selection, and step‑by‑step video demonstrations for predictable, durable, and natural results.

Who Should Enroll
Prosthodontists managing complex aesthetic and functional restorative cases.
Restorative dentists & general practitioners performing veneers, crowns, and indirect restorations who want predictable bonding outcomes.
Residents & fellows in prosthodontics or restorative dentistry seeking advanced adhesive dentistry training.
Dental technicians collaborating on restorative workflows and understanding clinical bonding requirements.
What You’ll Learn
Bonding protocols: step‑by‑step adhesive workflows for indirect restorations.
Material selection: choosing the right adhesive, resin cement, and restorative material.
Surface treatment: conditioning enamel, dentin, and restorative surfaces (ceramic, composite, zirconia).
Isolation & moisture control: ensuring optimal bonding conditions.
Functional & aesthetic integration: achieving long‑lasting restorations that look natural and perform well.
Video guides: clinical demonstrations of bonding techniques for veneers, crowns, and onlays.

+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Introduction to Dental Luting Material: Material Options and The Proper Protocol of Surface Treatment. Introductory lesson

– Past dental materials and their cementation properties

– Classification of dental cements

– Classification of adhesive materials

– Recent advancements and evolution of dental materials

– Currently available materials in the market and material selection preferences

– Bonding and surface treatment of ceramics

– Bonding and surface treatment of zirconia.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 2.Introduction to Dental Luting Material: Material Options and The Proper Protocol of Surface Treatment

– Past dental materials and their cementation properties

– Classification of dental cements

– Classification of adhesive materials

– Recent advancements and evolution of dental materials

– Currently available materials in the market and material selection preferences

– Bonding and surface treatment of ceramics

– Bonding and surface treatment of zirconia

– Classification of ceramic materials:

– Lithium disilicate ceramics

– Hybrid ceramics

– Feldspathic ceramics and leucite-reinforced glass ceramic.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 3.Tooth-Cement Interface: Understanding and Enhancing Bond Strength

– Traditional cements. Overview of the conventional cementation methods and their applications

– Simplified self-adhesive cements. Benefits and uses of self-adhesive cements for simplified procedures

– In-depth analysis of resin-based multistep cements and their role in complex restorations

– Adhesive systems and composite cementation protocol. Techniques to enhance bond strength

– Delayed dentin sealing vs immediate dentin sealing. Comparison of the two approaches to dentin sealing and their respective advantages

– The differences and indications for using cements compared to adhesive systems in different clinical scenarios

– Step-by-step video demonstration of a composite overlay cementation using adhesive protocols.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 4.Pre-Cementation Cleaning and Surface Treatment Protocols of Prosthetic Restorations and Abutments

– Pre-cementation evaluation. Sandblasting protocols, why and how?

– Protocols of the proper cleaning of the prosthetic restoration prior to cementation;

– Protocols for the proper cleaning of the abutments. Subgingival preparations:

– shoulder prepared abutments

– knife-edge prepared abutments.

– Protocols for the proper cleaning of the abutments. Supragingival preparations and non-retentive preparations:

– Vertiprep abutments

– onlays and overlays.

– Cementation vs adhesive bonding

– Delayed dentin sealing vs immediate dentin sealing

– Selecting the appropriate cementation material based on the type of prosthetic work and the clinical situation

– Proper isolation techniques

– Step-by-step video demonstration of the cementation procedures to achieve optimal bond strength and marginal integrity

– Evaluating the success of the cementation process through follow-up and post-operative assessments

– Step-by-step video demonstration of single crown cementation using adhesive protocols.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 5.Step-by-Step Bonding of Prosthetic Restorations: Following Dr. Cavalli’s Protocols

– Sandblasting and material treatments prior to cementation: a step-by-step guide

– Protocols for tooth pre-treatment prior to cementation

– Protocols for bonding all-ceramic restorations

– Protocols for cementing metal ceramic restorations

– Protocols for bonding zirconia restorations

– Protocols for bonding onlays, overlays, and veneers

– Protocols for bonding indirect composite restorations

– 18 clinical situations of bonding various prosthetic restorations with Dr. Cavalli

– Step-by-step video demonstration of abutment preparation and zirconia crown cementation.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 6.Video Guide: Cementation Protocols of Composite Overlays and Ceramic Lithium Disilicate Veneers

– Video demonstration of composite overlay bonding:

– sandblasting protocols of composite overlays restorations

– isolation protocols and rubberdamology

– adhesive protocols of the abutment tooth

– heated composite application and curing phase.

– Video demonstration of lithium disilicate:

– sandblasting protocols of veneers restorations

– isolation protocols and rubberdamology

– adhesive protocols of the abutment tooth

– bonding of veneers and curing phases.

– Material selection for veneer bonding.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.