APS QLD August Meeting
Please note, we will be starting at 6:45pm which is 15 minutes earlier than our usual time due to the extra length of the presentation.
Golden Rules for Maximizing Success for All-Ceramic Crowns and Porcelain Veneers
Presenter: Dr Michael Mandikos
All-ceramic restorations are the gold standard for indirect restoration of anterior teeth. The clinician can now use porcelain veneers or crowns, to create long-lasting, highly aesthetic restorations that are functional, biocompatible and that mimic nature. These restorations were once somewhat experimental and fraught with problems, however today, they can be applied to almost all clinical situations with outstanding success, provided the Clinician is familiar with the relevant properties and bonding protocols for the restorations as well as careful with their case selection, treatment planning and tooth preparation and cementation procedures.
In this 2-part presentation, Dr Mandikos will reflect on 30 years of clinical experience with all-ceramic restorations (crowns and veneers) for restoring anterior teeth, and will explain the “Golden Rules” that must be adhered to, in order to achieve predictable outstanding success in both function and aesthetics.
What you will learn:
- Appropriate Case Selection (some teeth just cannot be treated with veneers)
- Occlusal schemes that allow or limit the use of all ceramics
- Choosing the correct porcelain system for each case
- Principles of preparation that optimize success and limit failure
- Preparations for all-ceramic crowns and for porcelain veneers
- Records and Information to send to the Laboratory to ensure success
- Correct Cementation and Bonding Procedures for All-ceramic Crowns and Veneers
Dr Michael Mandikos
BDSc (Hons), MS (New York), Cert Pros, FRACDS, FICD, FPFA
Dr. Mandikos is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics. Michael received his Bachelor of Dental Science Degree with First Class Honours, from the University of Queensland and in 1998 he completed a three-year Residency Program at the State University of New York at Buffalo (USA), graduating with a Certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters Degree in Biomaterials. He has researched composite resin materials and published research papers in Australian and international journals on clinical and dental materials topics, as well as many clinical technique articles in dental magazines.
Michael has been a Visiting Specialist Prosthodontist to the University of Queensland Dental School and the Royal Australian Air Force. He is a Reviewer for three dental Journals and is a product evaluator for several dental companies. Michael has presented continuing education programs at dental meetings throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, as well as in Greece, Antarctica and the USA. Michael founded the Australian Dental Centre of Excellence in Brisbane, as well as the Correct Dentistry Online Learning platform. He maintains a Private Practice limited to Implant and Restorative Dentistry in Graceville in Brisbane’s Inner West.
@drmichaelmandikos
www.correctdentistry.com.au
This is a great opportunity to meet colleagues and network. Thank you for supporting the APS and I am looking forward to welcoming you from 6:30pm (for a 6:45pm start) on Tuesday, 25th August 2026 at The Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
Time: 6:30pm for 6:45pm start
Location: Brisbane Club, 241 Adelaide St
Schedule: 6:30pm Registration/Drinks
6:45pm Lecture
8:00pm Dinner
8:30pm Dessert/General Meeting
RSVP: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Costs: Members FREE
Country Members $80
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