The Bioclear Philosophy of Adhesive Dentistry - Part 1 (Posterior)

This episode aims to shine light NOT on the matrix itself, but the adhesive philosophy followed by those that use Bioclear matrices. Everything you wanted to know about the Bioclear system (but never asked!)

As we continue to celebrate Adhesive Month (now spilling over into March!), we're thrilled to bring you insights into the principles of cavity preparation and adhesion a la Bioclear.

In this first part of our series, we'll uncover the ‘unconventional’ yet highly effective techniques employed by practitioners like Dr. David Carroll and his colleague, Diana McKenna. One of the key highlights we'll explore is the Bioclear approach, which challenges traditional norms by utilizing a single large increment, diverging from the conventional use of small increments.

Dr David Carroll IG: https://www.instagram. com/carrolldentistryfl/

Protrusive Dental Pearl: If there's a disagreement between you and your principal or associate about practice philosophies, arrange a face-to-face meeting. Work together to find common ground and reach a win-win solution that benefits both parties and aligns with the practice's goals. Effective communication is key, whether it’s with our patients or our colleagues.

Highlights of this episode:

0:00 Introduction

7:22 Journey into Bioclear

15:30 Bioclear Philosophy

19:19 Posterior Bioclear Matrices and Wedges

20:58 Clinical Protocol for Posterior Injection Molding

25:08 Alternative Cleaning Methods

26:38 Advantages of Bioblaster Over Aluminum Oxide

28:14 Addressing Concerns about Shrinkage Stress

31:15 Technique for Deep Restorations

32:44 The Hip

33:29 Bonding Protocol

37:31 Posterior Composite Selection

39:56 Bulk Fill Composite Application

41:05 Posterior Overmolding and Tidying Up

43:33 Evolution of Dental Education and Bioclear

46:33 Stress-Reduced Direct Composite and Finding a Repeatable System

50:53 Outro

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