42. Biomimetic Dentistry and Stress Reduction [w/ Dr. David Alleman]

<p>Earn dental continuing education for listening to this podcast through: <a href= "https://www.dentaldigestinstitute.com/dental-continuing-education/"> https://www.dentaldigestinstitute.com/dental-continuing-education/</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode features Dr. David Alleman. We'll discuss the problem polymerization shrinkage stress presents to restorative dentistry and composites. You’ve heard of C-factor stress, but in this lesson you’ll understand why it can ruin your composite restoration. You’ll gain an advanced understanding for what polymerization shrinkage stress is in the first place. You’ll also learn of how advances in biomimetic dentistry are capable of addressing this issue.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What you'll learn in this episode:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gain an in-depth understanding for the chemical composition of the resin composites used in dentistry </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Understand how polymerization shrinkage stress threatens the bonded restoration</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Develop a foundational understanding for C-factor stress</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Become aware of noteworthy research aimed at addressing this topic</span></li> </ol> <p>About Dr. Alleman: </p> <p id= "h-dr-david-alleman-has-been-featured-on-countless-episodes-of-the-dental-digest-podcast-you-can-listen-to-him-on-episode-14-19-20-25-31-42-and-45-dr-david-s-alleman-is-renowned-as-one-of-the-co-founding-pioneer-of-the-of-biomimetic-dental-movement-and-his-contribution-to-biomimetic-dentistry"> Dr. David S. Alleman is renowned as one of the co-founding pioneer of the of Biomimetic dental movement and his contribution to Biomimetic Dentistry.</p> <p>His study of advanced adhesive dentistry began with Dr. Ray Bertolotti. His studies continued to progress under the tutelage of