Anterior Restorations
The dramatic improvement in the overall population oral health as well as the growing concern of patients for tissue preservation and dental aesthetics has rejuvenated "free-hand bonding" and made it a primary treatment option for the anterior teeth. Today, composite resin restorations offer conservative, biological and esthetic solutions to many problems, which formerly could only be approached by expensive and more invasive ceramic restorations. However, composite systems are based on different layering concepts and as a consequence, the restoration esthetic potential is strictly linked to a perfect understanding of the shading concept and optical properties of the composite masses in relation with those of natural tissues.
Based on a thorough observation of natural esthetics and the application of the so-called "natural layering", together with an appropriate selection of composite brands, the clinicians can produce beautiful natural like direct composite restorations. The lecture will cover fundamental knowledge about colour and optical properties of natural tissues, will overview the indications of composite restorations in the front teeth and will provide a comprehensive description of clinical procedures.
Posterior Restorations
The reduction in the carious disease incidence and the growing concern of patients for potential toxicity of metals and for dental aesthetics, have called the profession for developing restorative options adapted to new demands. Composites and adhesive techniques have then become the foundation of modern restorative dentistry, following tremendous improvements in material mechanical performances, wear resistance and aesthetic potential. Composite resins are currently used in a broad range of situations, including the treatment of initial decay to the restoration of extended and serial cavities, or the adhesive luting of ceramic work-pieces. However, polymerisation shrinkage of the resin matrix remains a crucial problem and still imposes strict limitations for the use of direct techniques. Therefore, other restorative options such as semidirect and indirect techniques have to be considered for large and deep cavity configurations. The lecture will overview decision criteria for the treatment of posterior teeth, the main restorative options at hand and will provide a comprehensive description of clinical procedures.
Included with each course:
- Full days of Education
- Stay at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Foster City
- All course materials, equipment and instruments
- All transportation to and from the San Francisco (SFO) airport and the Crown Plaza Hotel, and to and from the Crown Plaza Hotel and IDEA each day
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by IDEA's in-house Executive Chef and served in our private dining room
- Maximum of 16 participants per course!
- Personal interaction with the lecturer
- Meet other professionals in your discipline
- Discuss cases, techniques and issues relevant to your practice
- All Honorariums are paid by IDEA. Just "Pure" Teaching
Price: Regular (Feb 03, 2006 - Mar 28, 2006)
- Pay in Full - US$ 6,100.00
- Pay Deposit - US$ 500.00
- Pay in Full w/ No Hotel - US$ 5,600.00
- Pay Deposit w/ No Hotel - US$ 500.00