Petros Mourouzis

Chairside restorations

Chairside restorations are no longer simply a “fast” alternative; they represent a complete clinical philosophy that combines minimally invasive preparation, digital precision, and adhesive predictability in a single appointment. This presentation focuses on the real-world chairside workflow—from case selection and preparation design to digital capture, CAD design, fabrication, finishing, and bonding—highlighting the critical decision points that determine success. Special emphasis is placed on margin management and isolation, material selection according to functional and esthetic demands, occlusal adjustments, and the small quality-control steps that prevent remakes. Common complications encountered in chairside dentistry (misfit, marginal discrepancies, proximal contact issues, and postoperative sensitivity) are discussed with practical strategies for prevention and chairside troubleshooting. The goal is to provide a clear, clinically applicable roadmap that improves efficiency without compromising longevity, helping clinicians deliver predictable, high-quality restorations while optimizing patient experience.

Petros Mourouzis was born on July 9th, 1977, in Thessaloniki, Greece, and graduated from the Dental School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2006. In 2012, he earned a Master of Science in Operative Dentistry, and in 2016, he successfully completed his PhD studies at the Department of Operative Dentistry at the Dental School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, he concluded his post-doctoral research in 2020, focusing on CAD/CAM dentistry. Since 2021, he has held the position of Assistant Professor at the Dental School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Since 2007, he has operated his private dental practice in Thessaloniki. Assistant Prof. Mourouzis has authored articles in international dental journals, primarily in the field of dental materials science. Additionally, he serves as a lecturer at national and international congresses, specializing in aesthetic dentistry and dental materials.