Advanced Zirconia Cases Made EZ

Advanced zirconia cases require both a repeatable prep and the confidence to take them on.

In this session, you’ll learn a systematic, bur-by-bur preparation for posterior and anterior zirconia crowns, then see it applied to advanced cases followed through to exfoliation, from an anterior crossbite correction to severely decayed molars once called unsaveable. You’ll see where preps most often go wrong (tapered burs, shallow subgingival reduction & crowns forced into place) so you can stop fighting a crown that won’t seat. Gain practical guidance on choosing your first cases, photographing your work and training your team, so families say yes to restorations built to last.

Learning objectives:

• Apply a systematic bur sequence (1.5 mm occlusal reduction, supragingival chamfer & 2 mm subgingival axial reduction) to prepare posterior and anterior zirconia crowns for a passive fit
• Identify common preparation errors, including tapered burs, inadequate occlusal or axial reduction and incorrect crown sizing, and correct them before seating
• Implement hemostasis and glass ionomer cementation techniques that keep the field clean, seat crowns fully and prevent voids
• Evaluate whether a case suits zirconia crowns, from an appropriate first case to advanced cases such as anterior crossbite correction and severe decay
• Develop visual aids, clinical photography and team training that support confident case presentation and treatment acceptance

About the presenter

Dr. Dustin Janssen is a board-certified pediatric dentist and the founder of Parkview Pediatric Dentistry in Lubbock, Texas, which he opened in 2013 and has grown to two locations serving children across West Texas and New Mexico. The practice recently added Parkview Therapy Services, offering myofunctional, lactation, and speech and feeding therapy.

Dr. Janssen earned his DDS from Baylor College of Dentistry and practiced general dentistry for two years before completing his pediatric dentistry residency at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital. He taught Sprig’s first continuing education course in 2013 and continues to teach zirconia crown technique to fellow pediatric dentists.