Bridge That Gap! Principles of Adhesive and Conventional Bridgework Hands On Course (DWD13AUG22)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRestorative dentistry
DescriptionA full day of seminars and hands-on practical sessions to help practitioners improve their tooth preparation skills to produce more successful resin retained and conventional bridge preparations. Candidates will be given the opportunity to prepare 3 unit conventional bridges to hone their skill set.
Additional information

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Please note: Due to refurbishment of another lab at the Leeds Dental Institute, we are aware of potential noise disruption. The route to access the Clinical Skills Lab and Seminar Room for this course may also be effected. Please check with reception when you arrive.

VenueLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds  View details
Date & timeSaturday 13 August 2022, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturersRahat Ali & Stephanie Hackett  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeC
CPD hours6:00
Cost£150.00
Aims

A hands on course to providing delegates with the theoretical basis for conventional and resin bonded bridgework and an opportunity to practice and develop there clinical skills with these restorations.

Objectives
  • Understand the indications, design features and limitations of adhesive bridge work.
  • Understand the uses, advantages and disadvantages of conventional bridgework.
  • Understand the maintenance requirements and longevity of adhesive bridge work and conventional bridgework.
  • Understand the principles of extra-coronal tooth preparation including the importance of retention and resistance form
  • Understand the preparation and design features of a conventional metal ceramic crown and zirconia bridge retainer.
  • Know the importance of an accurate master impression/locating impression/jaw registration when treatment planning and providing fixed prosthodontics.
  • Be able to prepare teeth for a 3 unit conventional metal ceramic bridge and a 3 unit conventional all ceramic bridge.
Learning outcomes
  • To describe the design features/indications and contraindications of resin bonded bridge work.
  • To describe the design features/indications and contraindications of conventional bridge work