Date: March 3, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Course Description:
Dental ceramics have become indispensable materials in contemporary restorative and esthetic dentistry due to their optical properties, chemical stability, and biocompatibility. Their ability to mimic natural enamel translucency while maintaining high compressive strength has significantly expanded treatment options for clinicians seeking longevity with highly esthetic restorations. However, despite their outstanding clinical performance, ceramic restorations are not free from complications. Failures such as chipping, debonding, marginal leakage, or fracture may occur due to a combination of material limitations, biomechanical factors, or technical inaccuracies. These issues can compromise esthetics, function, and patient satisfaction. Understanding the causes of these failures and implementing proper preventive and corrective protocols are essential for ensuring long-term clinical success. Therefore, clinicians must not only be proficient in material selection and step-by-step procedures but also prepared to identify, diagnose, and manage complications when they arise.
Biography:
Dr. Andreiuolo is Program Director of the Residency Program in Operative Dentistry & Esthetics at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, where he also serves as Clinical Associate Professor. He earned his Doctor of Dental Science degree from the Federal Fluminense University (UFF) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has more than two decades of experience in academic dentistry and private practice. Prior to joining the University of Florida, Dr. Andreiuolo held prominent academic and clinical positions in Brazil, including Program Director of the Residency in Operative Dentistry at the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC) in Rio de Janeiro and Adjunct Professor of Operative Dentistry at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). He has maintained a private practice focused on preventive and esthetic dentistry since 2004. An internationally recognized educator and speaker, Dr. Andreiuolo lectures worldwide on operative dentistry and esthetics. His interdisciplinary expertise encompasses operative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry, reflecting a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to patient care and clinical education.
Sponsored by Affinity Bank and Nobel Biocare.
