Wear is the problem (SW-22-24-03-01)

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SubjectWorn dentition
DescriptionThis all-day course covers the aetiology and management of all types of tooth wear, from diagnosis and prevention through monitoring and management. Techniques for intervention use the latest range of adhesive aesthetic materials as well as traditional methods. Hands-on sessions include tooth build-ups with a range of direct and indirect techniques. Teaching covers the management of sensitivity, aesthetics and function as well as occlusal change in vertical and horizontal dimensions. Splint therapy is discussed. the course format is part seminar with table top hands-on including treatment of a severe case (on models).
Additional information

Due to the COVID pandemic, it may be necessary to rearrange or postpone this course at short notice. It may be necessary for us to contact you about specific requirements from Engineer's House in advance of the course.


Please find details of travel and parking on the Engineers House website in "Venue details"

There is limited parking at Engineers House. If you cannot find parking within the Engineers' House specific parking please go into Engineers' House and ask at the main reception for a permit which they will give you to place in your car so that you can park on the road outside (this is now residence only parking). You will need to leave a £20 deposit for this.

VenueEngineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeThursday 24 March 2022, 09:15 to 16:30
LecturerProf Brian Millar  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture with table top practice elements
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£150.00
Aims

The aim of this course is to provide a deeper understanding of the causes, intervention options and management of tooth wear.


Objectives

At the end of the course delegates should be able to:


1 diagnose and carry out interventions from monitoring and prevention to intervention.

2 intervene using contemporary material to replace missing tissue and correct occlusal problems

due to too surface loss, restoring function and aesthetics while protecting the teeth.

3 use splints when appropriate in the management of tooth wear.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will;


1 be able to design a prevention strategy

2 be able to restore localised and generalised wear cases, including occlusal and aesthetic changes

3 understand when to change the occlusion when restoration a tooth wear case

4 know how and when to use Dahl and when not to use it

5 know which splints to use