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Detailed Course Overview
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Module 1 – Evidence Based Dentistry
Attitudinal changes to restorative dentistry in the past generations
Methods to interpret information, with reference to the accepted form of critical thinking within dentistry
Inductive, deductive and abductive reasoning
Module 2 – Treatment Philosophy
Progression of our consent process and the relevant case law guiding our approach
Priorities for patient driven treatment planning, and be able to apply adaptable approaches to your practice
Pathologically driven treatment planning versus elective treatment planning
Patient indicators of case complexity
Techniques for primary disease control
Dentist-patient communication in elective dentistry
Module 3 – Assessment
Systematic data collection for patient examination
Anatomical basis for occlusion
Dynamic patterned behaviour, interferences and constrictions
Piper classification as a means for diagnosis
Classical aesthetic (smile design) parameters and non-conventional indices
Classical causes for tooth wear and a pattern-based approach relating to interferences and constrictions
Updated terminology and concepts in assessing and working with occlusion for single and quadrant dentistry
Orthodontic indices used to diagnose malocclusions
Normal gingival progressions and biotypes
Macro, micro and nano indices of smile design
Module 4 – Photography
Components of a digital camera setup and the differences across the major brands
How to record and depict shade
Interactions between shutter speed, ISO and aperture
Clinical techniques for comfortable clinical photography
Consistent clinical photography
Data organisation
Module 5 – Materials & Directs
The chemistry, biomechanics and applicability for composite resin
The chemistry, biomechanics and applicability for ceramic
Current composite/ceramic brands
Natural layering vs freehand vs stent approaches to composite resin
The manufacturing processes for ceramic and the advantages/disadvantages of the various systems
The pitfalls of PFM and its role in dentistry today
Module 6 – Concepts in Ceramic
Posterior onlay vs full coverage crown decision making
Onlay design principles and techniques
Immediate Dentine Sealing
Cervical Margin Relocation
Techniques for margin design for veneers/crowns/bridges – Gurel technique, vertical preparation, marginless
Simplified and logical bur sequence for restorative dentistry
Biomechanical principles in ferrule, posts and cores
Gingival recontouring, principles and practice
Design parameters for resin retained bridges
Key principles in conventional bridge design
Keys to success in analogue impressions
Module 7 – Chemical Retention
The composition of enamel-dentine-cementum and the basis for chemical adhesion
The biochemistry associated with adhesive bonding in the past and today
Wet bonding and the critical stages
Adhesive agents and cements available in the UK
The isolation methods available and indications for each
Principal methods for temporisation and the indication for each
A safe approach to insert single/multiple units and the clinical steps required
Module 8 – Implant Restoration
Components within implant restoration
Principles of implant placement and design through the years
The three methods of retention
Major implant systems and their prosthetic differences
Methods available to manage soft tissue aesthetics in anterior implants
Techniques available to restore single tooth posterior implants
How to find and work with an implantologist
Module 9 – Everyday Occlusion
Anatomical basis for occlusion
Dynamic patterned behaviour, interferences and constrictions
Piper classification as a means for diagnosis
Classical causes for tooth wear and a pattern-based approach relating to interferences and constrictions
Updated terminology and concepts in assessing and working with occlusion for single and quadrant dentistry
Advanced techniques in managing AOBs, class III and class II division II cases
Management of occlusal wear
Bite registrations
Splint therapy
Articulators: Hinge, average value, semi and fully adjustable
Module 10 – Restorative Interfaces
Working effectively with specialist colleagues
Progression of inter-disciplinary cases in their phases
Systematic diary management
Primary reasons for failure and how to manage ceramic fracture
Maintainance of composite resins for the long-term
Internal auditing within restorative dentistry
