C-Factor and Composite Restorations

Dr. David Alleman, DDS discusses C-factor, defined as the ratio of bonded to unbonded surfaces. Beyond understanding the definition, for composite restorations that are successful long-term, practitioners must understand how C-factor affects the flow of composite during polymerization and how to create a hybrid layer to dentin that matures without excessive stress. These concepts are taught in Dr. David Alleman’s Six Lessons Approach, a full set of protocols for doctors restoring teeth that will mimic a natural tooth’s form and function. Follow Dr. David Alleman on Instagram @david.alleman.dds. Subscribe to the Six Lessons Approach podcast    • Six Lessons Approach Podcast by Dr. David ...   Topics discussed in this video: C-factor research C-factor’s effect on composite restorations Flow in dentinal composites C-factor research (Sergej Nikolaenko and Sema Belli) Techniques for overcoming C-factor stresses Learn more about the Six Lessons Approach protocols used in this video: https://www.allemancenter.com/sla Continue learning: 📖 What is C-Factor? https://www.allemancenter.com/blog/wh... 📖 The Hybrid Layer - The Essential Bond in Restorative Dentistry: https://www.allemancenter.com/blog/th... 📺 The Difference Five Minutes Make: Decoupling with Time:    • The Difference Five Minutes Make: Decoupli...   📺 Resin Coating:    • Resin Coating   Upcoming training programs: September 14: Online Biomimetic Mastership starts September 25-26: SLA Workshop + Isolation/DME Intensive October 7-10: In-Person Biomimetic Mastership October 23-24: Advanced Occlusion Workshop December 4-5: SLA Workshop + Isolation/DME Intensive Learn more and register at allemancenter.com/events Questions? Contact us at info@allemancenter.com 0:00 Intro to C-factor 0:53 Flow in dentinal composites 1:39 Light vs chemical cure composites 2:15 C-factor and hybrid layer development 3:21 Bulk fill composites and C-factor 4:12 Strong hybrid layers 6:24 Layering research 7:11 Fiber and flowable research ----- New to the Alleman Center? Start here -    • Finding a Better Way to Fix Teeth   📖 Learn more about biomimetic dentistry on our blog - https://www.allemancenter.com/blog 🎙️ Listen to the Six Lessons Approach Podcast to learn more about biomimetic dentistry, the history of adhesive dentistry and Dr. David Alleman's work -    • Six Lessons Approach Podcast by Dr. David ...   📸 Follow us on Instagram - Biomimetic dentistry tips and news -   / allemancenter   Dental literature -   / david.alleman.dds   Biomimetic dentistry cases -   / davey_alleman_dmd   🦷 View upcoming training programs - https://www.allemancenter.com/events _______________ About the Alleman Center: The Alleman Center of Biomimetic Dentistry is home to Dr. David Alleman’s Six Lessons Approach, a system of treatment protocols based on the most current scientific literature. As a team, we are dedicated to helping doctors achieve greater satisfaction in their work through predictable outcomes with every treatment step tied back to science.