Description
In this TubulesLive, Dr. Claire Burgess details the Bioclear method. The Bioclear method offers a unique and cutting edge alternative to traditional direct composite restorations. It introduces the use of ‘injection moulding’ composite placement techniques with the use of the anatomic Bioclear matrix system.
Background: Direct composites are underappreciated in today’s world of implants and computer-assisted ceramics. Posterior tooth preparations have not been reinvented since the 1890 G V Black models. With those preparations no longer having a place in today’s composite dentistry. Dentist and inventor Dr. David Clark founded Bioclear in 2007. Creating a new system for a modern approach to restorative dentistry. The Bioclear method provides the latest, most progressive products and techniques, evolved from the traditional preparations, and anatomical matrix systems, for anterior and posterior composite restorations. The method gives dentists the tools and equipment to allow for longer lasting, stronger, and aesthetically superior composites.
Aims and objectives of the series:
- Understand the background of the Bioclear method
- The importance of biofilm removal
- Receive an update and evaluation of modern matrices, wedges and separators
- Discover heated composite and how best to combine flowable and liquefied paste composites (injection moulding technique) to produce monolithic composite
- Understand the Clark 2-step polish technique
- Solutions to avoid the most common mistakes, that lead to less than satisfactory results, when performing anterior and posterior composites
The Bioclear method. Part 1. Anterior teeth - Dr. Claire Burgess
Aims and objectives:
- Understand the advantages of the Bioclear system in anterior teeth, over porcelain restorations
- The advantages of the Bioclear system, in anterior teeth, over traditional hand layered composites
- The importance of biofilm removal
- Understand the limitations of this method
- The 4 cornerstones of the Bioclear method and its applications
- Example cases where this is applied
The Bioclear method. Part 2. Posterior teeth - Dr. Claire Burgess
Aims and objectives:
- Understand the role of the Bioclear system in posterior teeth
- The variations in cavity preparation design
- The role of diamond wedges and the twin ring separators
- Gain a knowledge of how the chosen composite systems work
- Gain an insight into how the Bioclear method is used for advanced restorative work e.g. orthodontic cases and occlusal rehabilitation