Learning Objectives

• Be able to recognise tooth surface loss, know when and how to intervene
• Understand when and how to change the occlusion when restoring teeth affected by wear
• How and when to use Dahl and when not to use it
• Use composite to intervene and improve aesthetics and function, monitor and maintain
• Convert the composite design to ceramics for long lasting aesthetics

Hands-on on models to restore teeth affected by tooth wear. Providing aesthetic results, correcting occlusal changes and the aesthetic damage caused by all types of tooth wear from erosion, attrition and bruxism. This popular all-day course covers the techniques to restore aesthetics and function for teeth damaged by all types of tooth wear. A short seminar will cover the aetiology and management of all types of tooth wear, from diagnosis and prevention through monitoring and management. Techniques for intervention use the latest range of adhesive aesthetic materials as well as traditional methods.  Hands-on sessions include tooth build-ups with a range of direct and indirect techniques.  Teaching covers the management of sensitivity, aesthetics and function as well as occlusal change in vertical and horizontal dimensions. Splint therapy is discussed. Part seminar with a lot of hands-on including treatment of all types of tooth wear from moderate to severe on models.

Agenda