Presenter: Marco Carvalho, DDS, MSc, PhD
Date & Time: Monday, June 15, 2026 · 07:00 PM EST
Preheated restorative composite has been proposed as an alternative luting material, offering superior mechanical and physical properties. However, concerns remain regarding its handling characteristics, including increased film thickness, seating difficulty, and its reliance on light-curing. While some studies report thicker films with preheated composites, others demonstrate acceptable seating when appropriate materials, equipment, and techniques are employed.
This lecture will address the limitations of conventional resin cements and explore the rationale for using preheated composite as a luting agent. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based material selection, necessary equipment, and a step-by-step clinical workflow designed to optimize marginal adaptation while minimizing drawbacks. Attendees will gain practical guidance to enhance the clinical performance and longevity of indirect restorations through improved marginal quality.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Dr. Marco Carvalho currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he continues to advance his clinical, research, and teaching activities. Dr. Carvalho received his dental education in Brazil, where he earned his DDS in 2010, MSc in 2013, and PhD in 2017. In 2015, he was a visiting scholar at the University of Southern California under the mentorship of Professor Pascal Magne, focusing on the biomimetic restoration of endodontically treated teeth and techniques for bonding optimization. Dr. Carvalho has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles and four book chapters. He also practices at the Dental Faculty Practice at UNC, providing restorative and biomimetic dental care in North Carolina.
