Master Class on Cantilever Bridges

Instructor: Philippe Francois Master Class: The Bonded Cantilever Bridge: The Gold Standard for Single-Tooth Anterior Replacement For nearly twenty years, the single-wing anterior bonded cantilever bridge has established itself as the preferred alternative to implants for replacing a single anterior tooth. Now fully mastered, this technique is based on proven protocols, from material selection to the precise steps of cementation. More recently, the posterior cantilever bonded bridge has opened up new therapeutic possibilities. In areas where implants remain the standard of care, this technique offers a minimally invasive and rapid solution, particularly suitable for patients who decline implant treatment. This theoretical and practical training course provides a comprehensive, rigorous, and reproducible approach to the bonded cantilever bridge, whether anterior or posterior. Each step—from preparation to bonding—will be detailed to ensure reliable implementation in daily clinical practice. Schedule for the Day Morning: Presentation of a clinical case with over 15 years of follow-up. Clinical and scientific analysis of the anterior cantilever bonded bridge: preparation, temporary restoration, choice of materials, bonding protocol, occlusal adjustments, and postoperative instructions. Break Hands-on session: preparation and assembly of an anterior cantilever bonded bridge. Afternoon: Presentation of the essential concepts of the posterior cantilever bonded bridge, in comparison with the anterior model. Clinical and scientific analysis of the posterior cantilever bonded bridge: specific considerations depending on the abutment tooth (premolar or molar). Break: Hands-on session—preparation and assembly of a posterior cantilever bonded bridge. The course will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Understand the key principles ensuring the success of cantilever bonded bridges, whether anterior or posterior. Master minimally invasive preparation techniques that remain strictly intra-enamel. Learn how to clinically assemble these restorations effectively to ensure high long-term success rates. Strengthen your ability to communicate with the dental technician, particularly regarding material selection and the design of the prosthetic component. Researchpark Haasrode Interleuvenlaan 33 3001 Leuven Belgium

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