Restoration of the Worn Dentition: Occlsual Considerations and Restorative Solutions.

Course summary

Course fees: £895 (including access to the 4.5 hour tooth wear webinar series). For those who previously attended the webinar series the course will be discounted by £75.

Historically, Tooth Surface Loss affecting the anterior teeth was treated with full coverage restorations, often to the full mouth; although predictable and durable this approach is expensive both financially and in terms of further iatrogenic loss of tooth structure. More recently, Dahl proposed an approach whereby composite is used additively to restore worn tooth structure: this offers a less expensive, conservative solution, however, it can be somewhat unpredictable to plan and often requires multiple adjustments.

This Master class is designed to allow the experienced practitioner to confidently approach more challenging anterior cases starting with transferring information from the patient to the articulator, functionally planning the smile design and occlusal scheme on the articulator and finally accurately transferring the treatment plan back from the articulator to the patients mouth in a predictable time efficient manner.

  • Functionally Generated Smile Design. Begin with the end in mind.
  • A predictable approach to reconstruct worn broken down anterior teeth creating functional occlusions with direct resin.
  • Occlusion in relation to restorative dentistry. Basic TM Joint anatomy and definition of terms (CR|MIP|Guidance). Posselt’s Envelope of Function and its practical application. Facebows and occlusal records. Choosing the Vertical Dimension. Instrumentation: when and why. A whistle-stop tour of the articulator. When to restore conformatively and when to reorganize.
  • Occlusal Splints an overview.
  • How to transfer information from the articulator to the mouth: accurate and repeatable.
  • Dahl- an overview. When it works and when it is not a good idea.

DEMONSTRATION AND HANDS-ON

  • Taking a facebow,
  • Load testing the TMJs and taking a CR Occlusal Record with a Leaf Gauge.
  • Fabricate your own Anterior Mid-Point Stop Appliance (AMPSA) and deprogram your Lateral Pterygoids.
  • Taking a protrusive record and customizing the condylar path of the articulator.
  • How to fabricate custom incisal guidance table.
  • And much, much more…

  • Resin veneers 2 ways
  • Learn how to completely restore 2 central incisors with worn broken down palatal surfaces using two completely different approaches
    • A simple approach for the busy office
    • An advanced approach to restore ultimate aesthetics

Course details

Location

GTG Training, Glasgow

Fees

£895 (inc VAT)

Hours of CPD

14 Hours

What previous delegates said

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This is a real must-do-course! Well organised and expertly run.

Dr Alan Hirschowitz BDS-Wits

The whole course was brilliant. I have been on several restorative courses in the past and this was far and away the best one I’ve been on. All the tutors were very approachable and knowledgeable on the subject and the relaxed environment and venue added to the experience. Thanks again!

Stephen Deboo, University of Liverpool

The A-Z of Restorative Dentistry course with Jason Smithson provided a comprehensive update on restorative dentistry with high end outcomes in mind. Jason’s presentations were all evidence based and simultaneously managed to inspire and entertain. The course structure allowed in depth discussion on cases including our own patients. A major element of the course was hands on with clear demonstrations and support throughout.

Eddie Bateman

Throughly enjoy the course. The pre course webinars were very useful so we could focus on the practical aspects from the start. I learned a huge amount which I will be able to use to improve my patient care and gain more enjoyment from my work. I found Jason’s teaching style to be very relaxed giving me the confidence to ask questions. The learning support and feedback from Gordon and Ian was incredibly valuable. I will definitely be booking into more courses in the future. Feeling very motivated. Thank you all.

Victoria Boles, Bannockburn

The Restorative course has helped me in my daily practice, it has a good mix of theory and hands-on skills and has made me feel more confident in tackling cosmetic cases that I may have referred in the past. Jason’s dentistry and breadth of knowledge is inspirational and it was a pleasure to learn from someone who is a master of their craft.

Chis Cumming

Restoration of the Worn Dentition: Occlsual Considerations and Restorative Solutions.