MINIMALLY INVASIVE ADHESIVE AND ESTHETIC DENTISTRY: A REVIEW OF AVAILABLE TREATMENT OPTIONS & MATERIALS

SYNOPSIS:

Nowadays, patients are better informed and more demanding than ever, due to advances in material science, industry-driven marketing and advertising, media's influence in forming public opinion regarding esthetics, and information available on the internet.

A successful dental practice must have a thorough understanding of the available materials and treatment options in all areas of interest to its patients, otherwise the office risks the loss of market share in "want-based dentistry."

The purpose of this clinical and newly designed course is to provide participants with creative solutions to enhance patient's esthetics through the use of minimally invasive dental products and procedures. All treatment options to enhance the patient’s smiles (except indirect procedures) will be reviewed in details.

In addition to extensive technique demonstration, a useful approach on how to incorporate these products and procedures into daily practice will be discussed.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

Thoroughly diagnose and establish a conservative treatment plan for all esthetic cases
Perform smile analysis and apply smile design principles that mimic nature
Sequence, determine a treatment plan, and present to patients for ideal esthetic outcomes
Understand the esthetic and biological benefits of re-mineralization
Know the advantages of at-home bleaching
Offer options to manage most issues with bleaching sensitivity
Perform safe and effective non-vital tooth whitening
Understand the different bonding systems on the market, their advantages, disadvantages and indications
Properly select cases that are ideal for direct composite veneering versus indirect porcelain veneers
Fabricate silicone matrices to aid and simplify composite application
Perform simple layering for beautiful optical effects that rival natural teeth
Texturize and polish composite resin to mimic the natural tooth
Perform composite repair & refurbishment