ABSTRACT
During the last two decades we have been experiencing an exceptional evolution in adhesive restorative dentistry. Indeed, innovative materials and techniques have been proposed to achieve long-lasting restorations, which could also guarantee an user-friendly use and reliable clinical results. This is particularly true if one considers the rapid evolution of adhesive systems, composites and resin cements. The correct use of such materials, along with the basic principles to obtain a reliable and long-lasting adhesion to dental substrates (e.g. enamel and dentine) can be considered still not totally clear for many clinicians and other dental practitioners.
Thus, this lecture will aim at presenting the state of the art on adhesion to enamel and dentine through an accurate analysis of our most recent scientific observations and laboratory data. Furthermore, laboratory data obtained during our recent in vitro studies to evaluate the adhesive performance and longevity of a new generation self-adhesive cement (Panavia SA Universal) to a polycrystalline ceramic substrate (Zirconia, HT Katana) and to a vitreous ceramic (lithium disilicate) will be also presented and discussed .
PROFESSOR DR SAURO SALVATORE
(Orcid number: 0000-0002-2527-8776)
Dr Sauro is currently professor in dental biomaterials and minimally invasive dentistry at the “Departamento de Odontología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad CEU-Cardenal Herrera”, coordinator of the "Dental Research" and Director (Principal Investigator) of the research group "In Situ Dental Tissues Engineering and Minimally Invasive Therapeutic Adhesive Rehabilitation" at the University CEU Cardinal Herrera of Valencia.
He is also honorary senior lecturer, at the Faculty of Dentistry, King's College London Dental Institute (KCLDI), Visiting Professor at the Sechenov University of Moscow, School of Dentistry, Moscow, Russia and honorary Professor at the dental school - University of Hong Kong
He obtained his Ph.D in "Dental Biomaterials Research Pre-clinical Dentistry", and post-doctorate in "Dental Biomaterials/Pre-clinical Dentistry" at King's College London Dental Institute, London.
Dr. Sauro has been working in dental biomaterials, preventive and minimally invasive dentistry research for 15 years (JCR - H-Index: 32) and he has published, in collaboration with internationally renowned researchers, more than 100 articles in international peer-review journals with high impact in the dental and biomaterials field, along with more than 300 abstracts of research in international conferences, as well as two international and one national patents.
Professor Sauro is also part of the "editorial board" several peer-review and vice president of the Dental Material Group “DMG” of the "IADR - International Association of Dental Research".
