This program will review current restorative materials and the rationale for selection and clinical use of the most appropriate material in varying clinical situations. The confusion between marketing and evidence-based dentistry will be made clear. Aspects to be discussed include:
selection of adhesive systems
microfill, hybrid and nanofilled composites
glass ionomers, resin modified glass ionomers and compomers as liners, luting agents and restoratives
information and direct pulp capping with calcium hydroxide or adhesive agents
esthetic alternatives such as indirect composite, porcelain inlays/onlays/crowns and their clinical techniques
The application of color in dentistry, principles of smile design and clinical restoration of cosmetic cases for the general dentist will be described and illustrated in detail.
Objectives
Amalgam – Types, new developments regarding mercury
Cast gold – Is this still the best?
Adhesive systems – Is the latest generation better for all adhesive procedures?
Composites – Which ones should I use for different procedures?
Esthetic dentistry – Composites, PFM’s or full porcelain – Basics of planning multidisciplinary esthetic cases and principles of Smile Design
Use of color in dentistry and application to shade matching
Light curing units – High intensity or low? Fast or slow? QTH or LED? Which is best?
Presenter(s)
Disclosure
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.
Continuing Dental Education Staff members have nothing to disclose.
Time
Check-in: 8:00 AM Program time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry
Tuition
Dentist: $270
Allied Dental Personnel: $210
(The School of Dentistry thanks Kerr for its unrestricted educational grants in support of this continuing education series.
Register before October 4, 2018 to receive a 15% discount. Register before November 2, 2018 to receive a 12% discount.)
Credit
Hours: 7
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