Cosmetic Dentistry 6 CEs

Course Description:

Cosmetic Dentistry for the Restorative Practice (6 CEs) Robert Marus, DDS, AAACD, FICD Today's restorative dentists need to constantly enhance their cosmetic skills in order to achieve growth and profitability in their practices. This lecture will demonstrate a simplified method of restoring the fractured maxillary anterior central incisor with composite resin using the intraoral composite mock-up technique creating an imperceptible restoration. Additionally, as a result of the latest composite technology, dentists can now quickly, easily and predictably treat posterior teeth, cervical (abfraction) lesions and incisal wear with beauty, strength and function beyond patient expectations. Improvements in composite polymerization shrinkage, reduction of internal stress and occlusal wear, have made composite material a great aesthetic option. This lecture will also demonstrate, in a step-by-step fashion, how to place posterior composites quickly and easily, so that an aesthetic result with a high success rate and predictable outcome can be achieved. Learning Objectives: - Learn a simplified method, step by step, of restoring the fractured maxillary anterior central incisor with composite resin creating an imperceptible restoration. - How to incorporate a Simplified Unishade Composite System into your practice. - Learn how to place sensitivity-free posterior composites quickly, with sealed sub-gingival margins. - Learn how to use high strength low-wear injectable composite to treat incisal and occlusal wear. - Learn how to place composite in cervical (abfraction) lesions so that they don’t fall out. A great practice builder and an untapped resource in your practice. - Understand how to predictably cement all Zirconia restorations. - Learn many other clinical tips and advanced skills in anterior and posterior composite placement that will promote your practice. Conflict of Interest: N/A Financial Disclosure: GC America Recommended Audiences: G, S, DH, DA, DL, OP