Perfect posterior composites Workshop BRIEF This course has been designed to address the main problems experienced by clinicians when placing posterior composites, and focuses on the techniques, materials and instruments available to overcome these and ensure predictable results.
LEARNING OUTCOMES An update on dentine bonding systems including the new
Liners and bases – do we still need them in the age of adhesive
universal adhesives
dentistry?
What is the appropriate composite to use for restoring
Getting tight contacts every time – matrix systems for
posterior teeth
posterior restorations
How the cavity shape and position effects the prognosis
Optimum instrumentation for posterior composites
The role of bulk fill composites
Direct placement techniques for minimising sensitivity
Is there an advantage in switching to self-etching dentine
Finishing and polishing procedures
bonding systems?
TOPICS AND PRESENTER Explaining the different dentine bonding systems presently available and recommendations are presented on which
appropriate materials, instruments and techniques are applied The role of glass-ionomer cements and flowable composites
systems to choose.
will be covered in the context of their use as liner materials
The main causes of post-operative sensitivity will be
and recommendations for the use of the newer bulk fill materials will be presented.
addressed, and attendees will learn of the possible effects composites have on the tooth into which they are being
Hands-on exercises (second session) for attendees to restore
placed.
typodont teeth using the techniques.
Clinical techniques will then be demonstrated for correct
Step-by-step placement rechniques will be demonstrated, and
placement of composites in order to avoid all of these major
attendees will be able to use the recommended
problems. Broad, tight contactareas, an even occlusion and
instrumentation and gain experience using several different
perfect anatomy are all routinely possible when the
restorative materials.
Dr Michael Mandikos is a registered specialist in prosthodontics. He received his Bachelor of Dental Science degree with Honours, from the University of Queensland and in 1998 he completed a 3 year residency program at the State University of New York, graduating with a Certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters Degree in Biomaterials. His research was in composite resin materials and he has published several research papers in Australian and international journals on clinical and dental materials topics, as well as many clinical technique articles in local dental magazines.
DATES
FORMAT
LIMIT
Friday 16 October 2015
Workshop
12
TIME
CPD
RSVP
9:30 am — 5:00 pm
6 scientific hours
Monday 12 October 2015
VENUE
FEES
SUPPORTERS
Straumann Training Centre for Education 7 Gateway Court Port Melbourne VIC
Member Non Member
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$1100 $1900