Biomechanics of restorations. Part 1

– Structure of the complex «tooth-cement-restoration»;

– «Crackology» - the science of broken restoration. Why is this happening?

– Physical properties of substances that affect the durability of restorations;

– The forces that affect the restoration in the oral cavity;

– Save or remove the dentin overhanging edges? How to increase the strength of the tooth after restoration?

– Internal and external strength of tooth tissues. «Invisible» fractures;

– A strategic approach to the prevention and treatment of tooth fractures and chipped restorations;

– The importance of preserving the edge ridges to achieve long-term restorations;

– Crash tests of removed teeth;

– Is it true that adhesive restorations strengthen the tooth? Breaking the Myths of composite and amalgam;

– Structural analysis of the tooth. Optimal depth and width of preparation;

– The importance of the anterior guidance in biomechanics and gnatology;

– Why is it important to correctly reproduce tooth cusps?