When Implants Aren’t an Option: The Case for Fiber-Reinforced Bridges Presenter: Dr. Marvin Chacon CE Supporter: Viva Learning Originals Release Date: 3/21/25 Expiration Date: 3/21/28 CE Credits: 0.5 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Whether due to insufficient bone, medical contraindications, financial constraints, or patient preferences, single-tooth implants aren’t the solution for every case. That’s where fiber-reinforced bridges come in. To tell us all about the wonders of fiber-reinforced bridges is our guest, Dr. Marvin Chacon. With over 15 years of clinical dentistry experience, he obtained his Master's in Aesthetic Dentistry from King's College London in 2022. As a clinical trainer and speaker, he focuses on modern dental materials and innovative techniques under the "minimum Intervention" approach.

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Fibre-Reinforced Direct Bridges: New Techniques for Success Presenter: Dr. Marvin Chacon CE Supporter: VOCO America Release Date: 1/17/25 Expiration Date: 1/17/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Fibre-reinforced direct bridges (FRDB’s) have shown good performance in clinical applications, capable of overcoming functional masticatory loading with a more biomimetic behavior than rigid metallic or full ceramic prostheses. Its retention relies on adhesive capacity which allows a lower tooth structure removal than conventional alternatives, as minimal or no sound tooth structure preparation is needed on the abutment.

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Episode 649: When Implants Aren’t an Option: The Case for Fiber-Reinforced Bridges View All Episodes from: VOCO Dental Podcast Series

Series: VOCO America CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. Marvin Chacon Release Date: 3/10/25

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Invincible Marriage Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. Marvin Chacon Released: 6/12/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. Marvin Chacon discusses the ideal treatment plan for a single missing tooth using GrandioSO Flow.

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