Tooth wear, composite resin and light curing units - what's it all about? (CPD-WAKE02SEP16)

Delegates are strongly advised to bring their own light curing units to the course so that we can evaluate how effective they are and whether they need changing or maintenance.

Mandatory: Dental Therapist, or Dentist

• To discuss the aetiology, dental management and maintenance issues of a patient presenting with non-carious tooth surface loss, with emphasis on the use composite resin.
• To discuss the current developments of LED light curing units and factors affecting optimum curing of composite resins which could affect restorations longevity.
• To test the delegates own light curing units and inform they whether they need maintenance or not.

• Have an understanding of the aetiology of non-carious tooth surface loss.
• Appreciate the different options available to manage tooth surface loss, including the use of crowns, removable dentures and composite resin.
• Be able to work up a patient with tooth surface loss for treatment with composite resin.
• Understand that a full contour wax-up and palatal matrix/index can significantly help the clinician to restore worn teeth with composite resin, especially if a layering technique is to be employed.
• Understand the limitations, longevity and maintenance issues relating to the use of composite resin to restore worn teeth.
• Understand the current developments of LED light curing units and factors affecting optimum material polymerisation.
• Understand how to evaluate your light curing efficiency and compare it to manufactures claims with tips on how to select your light curing unit.
• Understand how to clinically achieve optimum composite resin curing to increase the longevity of the restorations.