Week 3

Yesterday I had my initial reference collection review with Dr. Kramer. It went very well. I found some sources that will really help with my final paper. My next task is to organize my sources into a chart using the date the article was written, what type of zirconia it mentions, how the intaglio surface is prepared, what intaglio primer is used, what cement type and brand is used, what methods of tooth surface preparation is used (total etch, selective etch, or self etch), and what the result is. The intaglio surface and primer are two layers that are essential to the overall success of the crown. If you think of the crown as different layers the zirconia would be on the top, then the intaglio surface, the intaglio primer, the cement, the primer for the natural tooth and finally the natural tooth on the bottom. Not only did we talk about my sources and next steps for my project, we also finalized my initial abstract. He had some great tips to help my abstract sound more professional. I will be continuing to search for sources to categorize. Stay tuned!