Dr. Barzilay will present the new generation of high strength glass ceramics zirconia Reinforced Lithium Silicate, and the unique capabilities of the new Celtra Press. It's ability to deliver natural opalescent and translucent restorations using the traditional pressing techniques will be reviewed and clinical cases will be highlighted. Participants in this lecture will understand how providing stable margins and tooth vitality can be combined with a chameleon effect that will enhance the clinical result.

Course Objectives:

1.       Understand the difference in pressable ceramic materials.

2.       Understand when to use which pressable material and how to apply its characteristics to clinical situations.

3.       Understand bonding vs. standard cementation protocols with pressable ceramics.  

Dr. Izchak Barzilay received his DDS from the University of Toronto in 1983, a Certificate in Prosthodontics from the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY in 1986, and a MS from the University of Rochester in 1991.  He is currently Head of the Division of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Adjunct Professor, Division of Prosthodontics of the Eastman Department of Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY; Professor, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, ON; Associate in Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Chief Examiner in Prosthodontics – Royal College of Dentists of Canada;  Past - President of the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada: Past President - Ontario Study Club for Osseointegration.; Advisory Board - International Society for Digital Dentistry; Medical Advisory Board Member – Sjogren’s Society of Canada; Publication reviewer for Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry,  and is in private practice limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Toronto, Ont.  He has published on various topics including immediate implants, bonding plastics to various metals and other material and implant related topics. Dr. Barzilay hold many fellowships in prestigious organizations and has been awarded multiple awards for his research and teaching accomplishments.