Does Air Particle Abrasion ACTUALLY Improve Clinical Outcomes? - PDP190

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Air Particle Abrasion! Images of Sandblasted teeth look cool but does it actually improve clinical outcomes? What are the indications? When is it genuinely critical to use? More pragmatically, are there any decent alternatives eg. roughening with a bur? Air particle abrasion, a technique used to prepare tooth surfaces for bonding, has sparked considerable debate among professionals. This episode discussed its effectiveness, implications, and best practices with Dr. Veronica Pereira de Lima.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Two advantages of slicing off a corner of the rubber dam are: Anterior Dam Stabilization: By flossing the cut piece through the front teeth, it acts as a makeshift wedge, securely fastening the dam in place without the need for traditional wedjet.

Simplified Orientation: This technique aids in aligning the rubber dam properly, streamlining the entire setup process for more efficient dental work.

Highlights of this episode:

0:00 Introduction

00:44 Protrusive Dental Pearl

04:16 Dr. Verônica Pereira de Lima Introduction

07:07 Journey of Dentistry in Brazil

08:34 Academia vs Clinical Practice

09:20 Journey about PhD and Work Surrounding Air Particle Abrasion

11:12 Importance of Air Particle Abrasion to Clinical Dentistry

15:57 Health Concerns Regarding Air Abrasion Particles

18:10 Air Abrasion Contraindication

20:13 Size of the Microns - Clinical Guidelines

22:25 Pragmatic Approaches in Clinical Practice

24:28 Cojet as an Air Abrasion Particle

27:37 Improper Use of Air Abrasion

30:07 Air Abrasion Guidelines Regarding Different Ceramics

31:40 Alternatives to Air Abrasion

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