When & Where
Date: Saturday, 17th January 2026
Location: Protea Hotel
14th Street, Noordwyk, ext 20
Halfway house
Midrand, 1685
Duration: 1 day
Time: 08:00 - 16:00
Admission: R4,350 inc VAT
Trainer:
Dr Christiaan Victor
Aims and Objectives:
Objectives:
The three main objectives of the day are; to look at new and current bonding strategies, secondly at the different options that we have to cement indirect restorations (ie. crowns, overlays and inlays), and lastly to discuss all the new materials and considerations in core build-up techniques.
All delegates will have the chance to work with the latest GC products during a hands-on session.
1. Bonding
Bonding to various substrates: enamel and dentin.
The factors that influence the strength and durability of the bond and hybrid layer.
Armamentarium required to produce predictable outcomes.
The generations of bonding systems (from the first to latest 8th generation) – pros and cons
What is IDS (immediate dentin sealing), and what are its benefits?
Stepwise procedures to ensure cost-effective everyday bonding in general practice.
We will specifically discuss GC G-Premio BOND and G2-BOND and the difference.
Also how to complete a direct composite restoration with G-ænial A'CHORD and G-ænial Universal Injectable.
2. Cementation
Cementation of indirect restorations and the way we bond or cement them is not always a one-size-fits-all situation.
Using modern bonding techniques, we are able to very predictably bond restorations that have low or no mechanical retention at all.
We will discuss in detail all the various substrates that we have to deal with (tooth and restoration material).
How to attach indirect zirconia, metal, composite and ceramics to tooth structure and how various factors influence our decision-making process.
Alternatives like glass-Ionomer cements and their indications will also be discussed and how an all-round universal self-adhesive resin cement – G-CEM ONE - is a game changer.
3. Core build up
The main objective of this part is to look at:
The way a short-fibre reinforced material like GC everX Flow has changed the landscape of tooth core reinforcement (for direct restorations) and conventional core build-ups for endodontically treated teeth.
Cavity preparation optimisation for minimal invasive biomimetic preparations.
When and how fibre post strengthening is still indicated for endodontically treated teeth and how to incorporate GC Gradia-core build up material.
4. Hands-on session
Depending on the availability of materials and hands-on equipment, delegates will be able to use GC products to practice some or all of the following:
I - Complete a two-surface filling
II - Preparation of minimal invasive overlay, manufacture indirect restoration and cementation
In conclusion, the delegate will have a much better understanding of the way bonding has influenced the way we do our direct restorations, cement indirect restorations and what the alternatives would be for more conventional cementation. Should the tooth be severely damaged or in cases where it underwent endodontic treatment, the delegate will have a better understanding of core strengthening and build-up.
Programme:
08:00 - 08:30: Registration
08:30 - 10:00: Lecture 1 - Modern bonding techniques and materials, and direct restorations.
10:00 - 10:30: Tea break
10:30 - 12:00: Lecture 2- Biomimetic principles for core build-up and tooth preparation and cementation of indirect restorations.
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch
13:00 - 16:00: Hands-on session - Case presentations and hands-on as described above.
Course Tutor Dr. Christiaan Victor
Dr Christiaan Victor completed his undergraduate degree (BChD) at the University of Pretoria (UP) in June 2001. During his final year, he was selected to participate as an exchange student to the Dental school of the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands.
Currently, he is based full time at his private practice in Pretoria where he has practised since 2002 after completing his community service. Specialising in endodontics, implant treatments and prosthetic rehabilitations.
In 2004, Dr Victor got involved in implant dentistry and attended several local and international implant courses. Among others, he completed a two-year certificate with Prof. Andre van Zyl at UP in 2013, an advanced one-year course in 2015 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology (cum laude) in 2016.
The knowledge he gained about implantology led him to develop a keen interest in Endodontology. As an understudy of Prof. Peet van der Vyver, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontology (cum laude) in 2017. Most recently in 2020 he completed his Master’s (MSc) degree in Endodontics at UP, which he passed with distinction.
Currently he is a member of Study Group 1, South African Association of Aesthetic dentistry (SAAAD), SADA, Endodontic society of SA and Key Opinion leader for Henry Schein and GC South Africa.