Anterior composites: advanced clinical techniques and management of tooth wear (CPD27FEB19A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionUpdate of composite restorations part 2: anterior composites and tooth wear, Discuss the aetiology of tooth surface loss, treatment planning and management using direct composite build ups.
VenueLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds  View details
Date & timeWednesday 27 February 2019, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersAsmaa Al Taie & Paul Franklin  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To discuss the signs of tooth surface loss that can be seen in everyday practice and make decisions about when to intervene.
  • To discuss the treatment options available for management of tooth wear that can be carried out in general practice.
  • To discuss clinical techniques to improve aesthetics.
  • To discuss the treatment planning, patient work up and restorative management of tooth wear using direct composite bonding.
  • To demonstrate how to produce successful composite build ups using palatal matrix with the layering technique. Discuss finishing and polishing techniques of composite restorations.
  • To discuss challenges, reasons of failures of composite build ups and maintenance of tooth wear patients.
Objectives
  • Understand the aeitology of non-carious tooth surface loss.
  • Understand the different treatment options available for tooth wear patients.
  • Be able to assess when patients can be treated in practice and when to refer for specialist treatment.
  • Appreciate the full contour wax-up and palatal matrix which can significantly help the clinician in restoring worn teeth with composite resin using the layering technique.
  • Understand how good clinical technique and occlusion management can lead to a successful outcome