Introduction

Posterior composite "fillings" are becoming the restoration of choice in many practices. Dentist preference and patient demands are diminishing or eliminating the use of amalgam. While materials and techniques have improved over the years, problems still persist.

The objective of this session will be to present proven techniques that will minimize or eliminate problems like sensitivity, contacts, voids, leakage, contour, and time.

A hands-on experience will allow participants the opportunity to practice the techniques described and demonstrated in the presentation portion of the session.

Topics

1. Problem solving through direct posterior placement for geriatric, trauma, and other situations.
2. Bulk placement instead of layering eliminating post-op pain.
3. Learning "thru-the-tooth" (TTT) polymerization techniques for shrinkage control.
4. Creating tight contacts in all situations.
5. Time efficient occlusal shaping and finishing.
6. Become skilled at using the Contour Strip, a crown shaped matrix and the Triodent Matrix System, a sectional restorative technique

Faculty

Dr. Paul Belvedere is an internationally renowned teacher, lecturer, author, inventor and innovator of cosmetic and composite dentistry. He is considered to be one of the first advocates of the use of composites for posterior restorations. He maintains a full-time dental practice in Minnesota, specializing in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Belvedere is Chairman of Continuing Education for the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, Co-Director of Postgraduate Programs at several well-known dental schools. Dr. Belvedere has been a featured speaker at many major dental meetings.

Dr. Belvedere is the "hands-on" director for Mastership and Fellowship programs of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is on the editorial boards of the JADA and Signature, an Esthetic Dentistry publication. He lectures at several foreign universities and abroad. He has developed instruments and composite techniques that are in use worldwide and has published numerous articles in domestic and foreign dental journals.

Tuition

$495 Enroll with a colleague and receive a 10% discount

$345 Active Esthetic Professionals Laboratory clients

Refund and Cancellation Policy

If a written cancellation is received 30 days or more prior to the first day of a program, a refund or credit will be issued, less a 25% processing fee. No refunds or credits will be issued if cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to the first day of a program, or is not submitted in writing.

Date

December 5, 2008 - 8 CE and AGD Credits