DT-01 At the Core of Restoration: Adhesion, Biomechanics, and Next-generation Materials for Endodontically Treated Teeth
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: Endodontically treated teeth present unique restorative challenges, from compromised adhesion and structural weakness to long-term coronal seal integrity. This session will highlight how innovative restorative materials, including bioactive resins, fiber-reinforced composites, and nanostructured technologies, are being utilized to enhance clinical strategies and improve patient outcomes. Attendees will gain an evidence-based perspective on how these advances can move restorations from vulnerable to predictable and durable.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the adhesive and biomechanical challenges in restoring endodontically treated teeth and their impact on long-term success.
- Evaluate the current evidence on bioactive, fiber-reinforced, and nanostructured restorative materials in terms of adhesion, fracture resistance, and durability.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to select and integrate restorative materials into clinical treatment planning for predictable outcomes.
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LockedMary Anne Melo, D.D.S., MSc
Dr. Mary Anne S. Melo is an internationally recognized leader in dental materials science, clinical research, and academic leadership. She serves as Chair of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Director of the Division of Operative Dentistry and Cariology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD). With over two decades of clinical, research, and educational experience, Dr. Melo has made sustained contributions to dental biomaterials innovation, faculty development, and translational research in cariology and operative dentistry. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, several of which have received awards such as the IADR William J. Gies Award for Biomaterials Research. As a principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple grants, she leads projects that bridge fundamental research with clinical impact. Her scholarship addresses critical issues such as recurrent caries, restoration longevity, and minimally invasive dentistry.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose