Predictable Anterior Composites and Tooth Wear (DWD12JUN23)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectTooth Wear
DescriptionThis course will provide an update on the development of resin composites, how to select your material and the evidence to date. It will also discuss the aetiology and treatment planning strategies for tooth wear patients with an emphasis of use of resin composites.
VenueCSL 5 and Seminar Room 6.074, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds  View details
Date & timeMonday 12 June 2023, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturersAsmaa Al Taie & Paul Franklin  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£75.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£75.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£75.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeC
CPD hours6:00
Cost£150.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

To discuss the aetiology, prevalence and management of tooth wear in general dental practice and demonstrate how to manage tooth wear patients using direct composites.

Objectives

To discuss the signs of tooth surface loss that can be seen in everyday practice and make decisions about when to intervene

discuss the treatment planning, patient work up and restorative management of tooth wear using direct composite bonding with hands on practical experience.

To discuss challenges, reasons for failures of composite build ups and maintenance of tooth wear patients.

Learning outcomes

Delegates will have an overview on the recent development of resin composites and the evidence of their longevity.

Have an update on the aetiology, prevalence and management strategies for tooth wear.

Delegates will also be provided with clinical tips and techniques to help them improve their anterior composite restorations