What is the Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Dentistry?
The Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Dentistry was founded by Dr David Alleman. It is the culmination of decades of research and extensive literature reviews. The approach aims to provide a systematic way to eliminate caries and cracks into dentin, while connecting the tooth back together with bond strengths in the 30-50 MPa range. A number of stress reduced techniques and protocols are followed in order to provide indirect, semi-direct and direct Biomimetic restorations.
What are the Six Lessons?
Each lesson builds on the one before it.
Start here 1
Diagnosis and Treatment of Caries
The Peripheral Seal Zone, Caries Removal Endpoints and how to use caries detector dye.
2
Diagnosis and Treatment of Structural Compromises
The four red flags of structural compromise, assessed alongside a detailed patient history.
3
Immediate Dentin Sealing (IDS) and Resin Coating (RC)
The Hierarchy of Bondability, and why the initial layers at the base of the cavity are arguably the most important.
4
Stress Reduction by Controlling C-Factor & Deep Margin Elevation (DME)
The ratio of bonded to unbonded surfaces, why higher C-Factors mean higher stresses, and DME.
5
Enamel Replacement (Enamel Preparation and Adhesive Preparation Design & Cementation)
Preparation design with an adhesive restoration in mind, plus preparation and bonding to enamel.
6
Occlusion and Occlusal Adjustment
The 3 Paper Technique for checking occlusion, and how to adjust it.
New to the terminology?
The lessons use terms like PSZ, CRE and IDS. The Glossary has every key term, clearly defined.
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