This is Part 1 of 3 of a course originally presented at the ADA 2020 Virtual Connect Conference.

Overview
Full coverage crowns have been used in dentistry for over 100 years to repair badly damaged teeth, they require considerable healthy tooth removal and often subgingival margins, with all their adverse consequences and complexities. Supra-gingival Minimally Invasive dentistry provides a healthier, faster and more predictable option.

Presenter: Jose-Luis Ruiz, D.D.S.

Learning objectives:
• Learn the serios disadvantages cutting teeth for full crowns bring
• Learn minimally-invasive techniques which make restoring badly damaged teeth healthier and more predictable
• Learn why patients want this type of healthier dentistry
• Learn the basic preparation principles of Supra-gingival minimally invasive dentistry
• Understand the importance of adhesion, to minimally invasive dentistry
• Understand why success equal good adhesion and good occlusion

See also:
Are Full Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Avoid Them (Part 1)
Are Full Crowns Obsolete? Yes! Why and How to Avoid Them (Part 3)