Contemporary Topics in Restorative Dentistry (SW15-10-30-2)

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SubjectRestorative dentistry
DescriptionA highly informative course that gives you the opportunity to gain knowledge on minimally invasive restorative dentistry and how to deal with common restorative problems. it will be explored and discussed all the advantages and disadvantages between implants and endodontically treated teeth, and finally you will gain knowledge on management of dentoalveolar trauma in adults,
VenueEngineers' House, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeFriday 30 October 2015, 09:00 to 17:30
LecturerMr Aws Alani  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
CateringLight buffet
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

Minimally invasive restorative dentistry-less is always more

1. To appreciate the advantages of approaching problems with minimally invasive techniques

2. To appreciate how minimally invasive techniques marry well with a patient centred approach

3. To understand the indications for minimally invasive techniques and how best to deliver

Decision Making in Restorative Dentistry-damned if you do…damned if you don’t?

To review common everyday restorative problems and the decisions available for the treatment of each


To consider the current evidence base for these options outlining the quality of the evidence

To detail instances where decision making has been poor and its repercussions

Tooth versus Titanium! Battle for supremacy!

1. Understand the indications for endodontic treatment and implants


2. Appreciate the differences between implants and teeth

3. Understand the challenges of maintaining implants and teeth in the long term

The Contemporary Management of Acute Dental TraumaLearning Outcomes


1. Understand the problems that traumatic injuries can present with

2. Appreciate the need for timely acute management of dental trauma

3. Understand the challenges of trauma management and how to overcome these

Objectives

Minimally invasive restorative dentistry-less is always more

1. To review techniques in bleaching and how to maximise positive outcomes.

2. To understand and appreciate techniques to improve bonding to tooth tissues

3. To understand methods and techniques in making resin bonded bridges predictable and efficient

Decision Making in Restorative Dentistry-damned if you do…damned if you don’t?

Appreciate the variety of restorative option currently available and their advantages and disadvantages

To recognise current strength and weaknesses in the literature for these options

Realise that conservative management may also be the best option for treatment

Tooth versus Titanium! Battle for supremacy!


Lecture Objectives

1. To gain knowledge on the decision making required in planning and endodontic or implant case

2. To gain knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of endodontically treating teeth or extraction and implantation

3. Understand that the retention of teeth is beneficial to implant dentistry