In recent years, two factors have significantly influenced the philosophy of tooth restoration.

Primarily the need for minimally invasive procedures leading to the greatest possible protection of healthy dental tissues and conservative restorations.

Secondly, our growing knowledge in the field of bonding to dental substances, aided by the availability of strong esthetic materials which are suitable for esthetic restorations.

In this presentation, participants will be introduced to the principles of designing restorations using all-ceramic materials in the aesthetic zone. Hybrid as well as digital workflows assisted by AI solutions and digital tools will be analyzed. The main goal is to achieve predictably an aesthetic result. Protocols for Outcome Guided Preparations will be presented in detail. With targeted clinical examples, the use of powerful analytic tools will be applied, for the construction of ceramic veneers and full coverage restorations.

For all types of all-ceramic materials and types of restorations, there will be an extensive presentation of cementation techniques, as it is the key for long term success.

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George Papavasiliou is currently holding the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, at the School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Greece. He received his Dental Degree from the University of Athens. He received a Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA. Following that, he received his PhD from the University of Athens, Greece. He is the Honorary Treasurer of the European Prosthodontic Association and Member of the EPA Specialization Committee. He is the President of the Greek Prosthodontic Society. He is a Certified Prosthodontist from the European Prosthodontic Association (EPA). The last 30 years he is conducting research in biomaterials, clinical prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry and implants. He has published over 80 scientific papers, which were cited numerous times and received prestigious awards. He has given lectures and scientific presentations in over 25 countries worldwide. He is a Reviewer for the Journal of Prosthodontics, the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation etc. George Papavasiliou holds a Private Practice since 1995. From 2000 he is part of “Odontiki Anaplasi”, a practice limited to Prosthodontics, esthetic dentistry and Implants situated near the center of Athens.