Healthier Indirect Restorations, Using a Supra-gingival Protocol 2019

Healthier Indirect Restorations, Using a Supra-gingival Protocol is organized by Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of University of Southern California (USC) and will be held from Nov 01 - 02, 2019 at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 14 Continuing Education Credits.

This course is intended for: 
Dentists, periodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists.

Course Description:
Improved esthetic results achieved with non-metal veneers, onlays and full crowns have increased their use and enhanced patient acceptance and satisfaction. Nevertheless, clinicians often feel that these restorations are more difficult and less predictable than traditional ones. In this course, participants will learn how to properly perform non-metal restorations to make esthetic dentistry more predictable, trouble-free and healthier for the patient.

In this workshop, Dr. Ruiz will first demonstrate an innovative paradigm for preparation and cementation. He will also show a simple and predictable system for performing comprehensive diagnosis, esthetic evaluation and occlusal diagnosis, that is indispensable for predictability, longevity and successful esthetic outcome. In addition, step-by-step techniques and principles for tooth preparation, temporization, and sensitive-free easily bonded cementation will be shown.

During the workshop, participants will perform, in very realistic simulators, tooth preparations specific to supragingival
dentistry for porcelain veneers and non-metal onlays. Participants will also bond porcelain veneers and onlays using the techniques learned.

Upon Completion You Will Be Able To:
• Understand the benefits of supra-gingival dentistry by observing live preparation and cementation procedures for non-metal veneers.
• Know simple and predictable tooth preparation techniques specific to supra-gingival dentistry and perform multiple veneer, onlay and crown preparations in a simulator.
• Be able to use a predictable impression technique; never do a retake!
• Know how to choose the correct type of restorative material and translucency.
• Understand which bonding systems and cements are most esthetically appropriate to achieve good margin blending.
• Know how to perform sensitive-free and easy cementation techniques for anterior veneers and posterior onlays