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PTFE Isolation in Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry

47 minutes 0.75 hrs CPD/CE

Dr Takeshi Tsuruta brings the Japanese principle of Kaizen to isolation. He shows how PTFE enhances rubber dam isolation, enables effective relative isolation, and supports a new PTFE absolute isolation technique, with step-by-step protocols and cases for more predictable adhesion.

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PTFE Isolation in Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry

Dr Takeshi Tsuruta presents an innovative approach to isolation in biomimetic restorative dentistry. Incorporating the Japanese principle of “Kaizen”—continuous improvement—he gives us a unique insight into his clinical workflows. This lecture explores the use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to enhance rubber dam isolation, enable effective relative isolation, and introduce a new “PTFE absolute isolation” technique. Dr Tsuruta explains PTFE’s unique properties and adaptability for various restorative procedures. Through step-by-step protocols and clinical case examples, you will learn how to improve adhesive techniques and achieve more predictable restorative outcomes.

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Learning Aims & Objectives

Understand the fundamental properties of PTFE and its advantages over traditional isolation methods in biomimetic restorative dentistry.
Learn techniques for integrating PTFE into rubber dam isolation, split-dam techniques, and alternative isolation strategies.
Explore the clinical situations in which PTFE can be used to improve efficiency and clinical outcomes.
Gain practical knowledge of the "PTFE absolute isolation" technique and its application in cementation procedures, including biologically oriented preparation techniques (BOPT).
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Meet Dr Takeshi Tsuruta

Dr Takeshi Tsuruta

Dr Takeshi Tsuruta

Japan

Takeshi Tsuruta is a general dentist practising Biomimetic Dentistry in Aichi, Japan. He graduated from Hiroshima University in 2010 and completed his postgraduate studies in Oral Surgery at Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan, in 2019. He has also studied regenerative medicine, in addition to minimal invasive techniques. Dr Tsuruta regularly conducts hands-on courses in Absolute Isolation and PTFE Isolation in Japan,…

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