Treatment Planning and Preparing Teeth for Anterior Cast Restorations (DFTOX100424)

Recommended to all

To revise the indications for cast restorations on anterior teeth

To review the principles of smile design and smile aesthetics

To provide practical tips on preparation of anterior teeth for veneers and crowns

To explain how the choice of material for the restoration affects the cementation / bonding techniques

To revise the indications for cast restorations on anterior teeth

To review the principles of smile design and smile aesthetics

To provide practical tips on preparation of anterior teeth for veneers and crowns

To explain how the choice of material for the restoration affects the cementation / bonding techniques

Clinical Domain:

1.01 Obtain and interpret diagnostic casts, take radiographs and gather other relevant data in formulating a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan for patients requiring prosthodontic treatment.

1.14 Evaluate and manage patients' treatment expectations, identify the degree to which they can be met and discuss the different options.

2.6 Knows which items of treatment fall within NHS primary care dental care regulations *and any which do not, and can discuss the consequences of this with the patient in a manner he/ she can understand. *relevant to the country of training (and that these may differ)

2.12 Is able to present to the patient a complete range of treatment options, explaining risks, benefits and costs.

3.2 Perform preventive and restorative treatment procedures that will conserve the tooth structure, prevent hard and soft tissue disease and promote hard and soft tissue health.

10.2 Evaluate the restorative prognosis for individual teeth and relate this to the overall treatment plan and patient's aims and expectations.

10.5 Restore carious teeth to form, function and appearance using a wide range of restorative materials.

10.8 Restore teeth to maintain predictability of the existing occlusion to form, function and appearance, using indirect restorations, and refer as appropriate.

10.12 Can demonstrate modern restorative concepts around minimally invasive techniques

Communication Domain:

12.6 Select and compose suitable written communications (electronic and paper-based) which are appropriate for the patient and/ or carer in different clinical scenarios.

13.2 Interact effectively with members of the clinical team and peers, understanding the scope of practice of DCPs and the value they bring to patient care.

Professionalism Domain:

15.02 Knowledge of the application of the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity and appropriate moral values.

15.07 Adheres to appropriate guidelines, and has knowledge of relevant standards and recommendations.

16.07 Regularly reviews and reflects on the outcomes of treatment provided in an effort to assure the highest standards of patient care, and can describe the importance of clinical audit and its regular implementation.

16.10 Always puts patients' interests before their own, or those of any colleague, business or organisation.

17.04 The ability to critically evaluate new techniques and technologies.

17.05 The ability to critically evaluate published research and integrate this information to improve the quality of care for the patient.

Management & Leadership Domain:

19.11 The use of research data and evidence-based knowledge in his/ her approach to clinical practice.

20.04 Can describe in appropriate detail the principles of obtaining valid consent for patients of all ages and capacities.

21.01 Understands the charging structure relating to treatment provided for patients in general practice and other relevant clinical environments, including NHS dentistry, private fee per item and capitation schemes.