Steve Schiffenhaus

Dr. Schiffenhaus received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology from Arizona State University where he conducted undergraduate and graduate research on biomarkers for a cancer vaccine. Dr. Schiffenhaus completed a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences & Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree at Midwestern University. Dr. Schiffenhaus owns a private practice in Gilbert, Arizona where he practices Adhesive Dentistry with a Biomimetic Philosophy. Dr. Schiffenhaus is the creator of the Biomimetic Advanced Adhesive Restorative Dentistry (BAARD) institute in 2020. He is a key opinion leader and speaker for many companies including Kurrary Noritake, Bien Air, Meisinger, Ivoclar, GC, Garrison, Hu-Friedy, & others..... Dr. Schiffenhaus is married to Sara Schiffenhaus with 2 children, James & Margot, and lives in Gilbert, AZ.

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LECTURE

IMPORTANCE OF PREP DESIGN & ADVANCED ADHESION FOR PARTIAL COVERAGE CERAMICS

Grant CD

While Advanced Adhesive techniques are certainly important for the retention of “Non-Retentive” partial coverage ceramics, there are many more benefits as a result of ideal bonding & minimally invasive prep design. Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus will review techniques & advantages of non-retentive partial coverage prep design & advanced adhesion ranging from retention of ceramics, improved post-operative pulpal outcomes, decreased gap formation & microleakage, biomechanic stabilization, & increased fracture resistance.

OBJECTIVES: At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the impact of preparation design on ceramic, adhesive, & biologic success
Understand compressive & tensile forces & their impacts on the tooth & ceramics
Learn how bonding increases the strength of glass ceramics
Understand how adhesion can biomechanically stablized weakened and/or cracked teeth
Learn which bonding methods are best for partial coverage ceramics
Understand the differences between simplified & mutli-bottle adhesive systems & which ones are best for strength & durability
Learn about the negative impact both mechanically & biologically of gaps under composite & resin cement & how to prevent them
Understand the importance of hydrophobically sealing partial coverage ceramics with adhesive & resin composite
Learn the adhesive approach to selective caries removal

AGD Subject Code: 250 Operative (Restorative) Dentistry

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