Advancements in Conservative Adhesion Dentistry for the General Dentist

       With patients living longer healthier lives, this course will focus on the science and clinical techniques that will allow patients to retain their dentition. The latest advancements in Adhesion Dentistry and dental technology are fundamental to implementing the principles of Conservative Dentistry into your practice.

 


Program Highlights:

Part 1 - Updates on Direct Composites

  • What is the #1 reason for sensitivity and adhesion failure

  • What are the next 9 issues regarding long term success

  • From glass ionomers to composites and everything in between

  • How to use today’s materials given all your clinical conditions

  • Self etch versus Total etch: Is the debate over?

  • Class 1’s and 2’s, size and shape all come into account for how you restore

  • Step by step casework in creating beautiful restorations

  • Billing for time and not for procedure

  • Polishing made simple: 3 steps to luster and seal

 Part 2 - Updates on Indirect Onlays: The ultimate in conservative dentistry

  • Which materials are indicated and for where

  • Step by step guidelines regarding preparation and why these preparations save tooth structure

  • Impression taking made simple: From traditional cord, to lasers, come understand the necessities

  • When and where to use fast set impression materials and regular set and even a product that is flexible with time

  • Cementation is the key; the latest on cements and techniques

 Part 3 - Advancing Conservative Concepts

  • Direct Pulp Capping: How much would you pay NOT to root canal your tooth?

  • Indirect Pulp Capping: When do you stop drilling? How do you treat caries affected dentin or deep dentin?

  • Soft tissue lasers, yes soft tissue lasers and how they work in the above situations

  • Adhesion Endodontics: You’ve bonded all day, now it’s about obturating with superior seals and creating the “monoblock”

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