Anterior composites: advanced clinical techniques and management of tooth wear (CPD19FEB20)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionTo have an update on anterior composites developments and to discuss the aetiology of tooth surface loss and treatment planning strategies with hands on experience using direct composite build ups for the management of tooth wear.
VenueWorsley Building, Clarendon Way, LS2 9LU - Clinical Skills Lab 2 & Seminar Room 4, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds  View details
Date & timeWednesday 19 February 2020, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersAsmaa Al Taie & Paul Franklin  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, C, D
CPD hours6:00
Cost£150.00
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

Undertsand the aeitology of non-carious tooth surface loss

Undertsand the different treatment options availabe 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.

Undertand how good clinical technique and occlusal management can lead to a successful outcome