The Joy of Composite Dentistry
The course is designed to cover both theoretical and practical aspects of the topic.
It has a lecture component where the speaker provides in-depth knowledge of different materials and techniques to build up composite Veneers restoration.
Course Description
The first part of the course will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each technique followed by tips on how to prevent and/or overcome each roadblock.
The second part will be a hands-on session to try each technique, experience and encounter the problems and then solve them. The course uses Nissin typodonts and layered teeth.
Course Aim & Objectives
The course aims to create:
- An awareness and understanding of the various treatment options available for a variety of composite veneers cavity presentations.
- An understanding of the relation between the different presentations and the technique indicated.
- Awareness of different types of dental materials and instruments used.
- Choose the best material for each case presentation.
- Hands-On experience with a variety of cases, materials, and techniques.
- The ability to troubleshoot and rectify common issues related to the use of each material & technique mentioned in the course.
Course Outcomes
- Ability to clinically manage/treat Composite veneers cavities
ranging from minor incisal edge chipping to cases involving loss of substantial tooth structure like fractures. - Ability to use single-opacity composites in a layered technique.
- Ability to use multi-opacity composites.
- Ability to combine the use of flowable composites with restorative composites.
- Ability to use both total and self-etch bonding systems.
- Ability to accurately match a shade.
- Ability to finish and polish a restoration to anesthetic and natural gloss and contour.
Instructor Bio
Dr. Farokh Assefzadeh
Dr. Assefzadeh received his DDS and MS in Restorative and Esthetic dentistry from Tehran University and has 25 years of experience practicing cosmetic dentistry.
Past Chairman of Restorative Dept., Shahid Dental School and has won three national research awards. He is the author of three books in Restorative Dentistry and is a very skilled and passionate lecturer and is the Instructor of International Center for Dental Education (Ivoclar Vivadent) in Iran. He was the chairman of the 9th Congress of Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry in 2008.