This two-day, hands-on CPD course will present a step-by-step approach to the most important considerations, clinical steps and procedures for posterior restorations in aesthetic dentistry patients. It aims to cover: indications for aesthetic inlays and onlays versus direct composite restorations or crowns. When do we chose onlays? onlays and endodontically treated teeth materials for inlays-onlays: ceramic options versus indirect composites step-by-step preparations for inlays and onlays and posterior crowns and the required burs predictable impressions: materials and proposed techniques step-by-step temporaries for onlays step-by-step techniques and materials required for cementation of ceramic and composite inlays and onlays a showcase of challenging aesthetic cases This course is run by the UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London which has a broad range of continuing professional development (CPD) short courses. These provide hands-on training from experienced staff in dedicated facilities. Course content Day 1 (9 June 2020) Morning lecture Treatment planning for inlays-onlays, covering: indications materials and their properties (what to use, what not to use) step-by-step preparations and required armamentarium pulp protection in deep restorations Impressions: impression materials and techniques Temporisation: materials and temporary fabrication and fit Afternoon hands-on exercises on phantom heads Preparations for inlays-onlays Impressions Temporaries Day 2 (16 June 2020) Morning lecture Fit and cementation of inlays-onlays versus posterior crowns. Required materials and armamentarium Polishing of adjusted ceramics CAD/CAM options: intraoral scanners and the possibilities in the dental office Troubleshooting Afternoon hands-on exercises Fit and cementation of inlays and onlays (two protocols) Polishing ceramic adjustments Who this course is for The course is aimed at dentists at any stage of their career. You may be: an established dentist wanting to refresh your knowledge and skills in new techniques a young dentist wanting to build your abilities You must hold an approved dental qualification. CPD points and certificate The course will give you 13 hours of verifiable CPD. You'll also get a certificate of attendance. Learning outcomes By the end of the course you should have an improved knowledge and ability to deal with posterior aesthetic restorations including preparations, impressions, temporisation and adhesive cementation. Structure and teaching You'll learn through a combination of: 50% interactive, evidence-based seminars using clinical videos 50% hands-on training in the skills-laboratory There will be a small student-to-instructor ratio to ensure support during hands-on practice. You'll also be given a compilation of reading materials and lecture handouts. Cost The fees are £899. Quality controls All Eastman teachers are experienced professionals. You'll be asked to submit written feedback via a questionnaire at the end of the course, which is used to monitor the course's quality of teaching and value for money.

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