Friday, March 4, 2022 – 7:45 AM TO 5:15 PM | 8 hrs. AGD Esthetic Lecture Credit) (IDBE pending final approval)
MORNING SESSION
“Adhesive Dentistry – Maximizing the Placement of Anterior and Posterior Composites”
The use of composite resin material as a direct restorative for anterior and posterior restorations has dramatically increased in the marketplace.
With self-etching technology emerging as a viable alternative to traditional techniques and the development of new technology to assist clinicians with bulk-fill techniques, it is easy to get confused and fall behind. What materials will you advocate for use in your practice? What has the literature been revealing on materials in current use? Should practitioners change their current techniques? What preparation design will you utilize?
This program will attempt to make sense of all of the products and techniques available in today’s market place and will focus on materials and their applications as well as a brief review of some of the literature. Emphasis will be placed on new developments in the composite area as well as outline what developments to watch for in the coming years.
During this program practitioners will understand:
- Self-etching principles and how they are applied to composite resins.
- How to reproduce natural tooth characteristics using composite resin.
- How to control post-op sensitivity.
- The mechanisms of bonding systems and learn to control sensitivity.
- The differences between the various composites available to clinicians.
AFTERNOON SESSION
“Adhesive Dentistry – Maximizing the Placement of Anterior and Posterior Composites”
New Materials in Indirect Restorative Dentistry This fast paced, informative session will introduce the participants to several new materials in the arena of indirect restorative dentistry. Tips and techniques for these materials will be discussed during this presentation. Pros and cons of each material will be discussed. This course will cover the latest development in all porcelains, cements, impression materials and CAD/CAM technology and elucidate their influences on the modern practice of dentistry.
During this program practitioners will understand:
- Gain knowledge of modern ceramic materials and understand limitations and strengths of each type of material.
- Develop a better understanding of the indications and contraindications of each material.
- Improve their understanding of the plethora of modern cements and which clinical situations are indicated for their use.
- Navigate the technological advances in CAD/CAM Dentistry and figure out which systems may be most appropriate for their practices.
- Learn predictable techniques designed to capture flawless impressions the first time they are attempted.
