Direct restorative dentistry

1) Dr. Vishal Gupta 2) Dr. Varsha Rao 3) Dr. Niranjan Vatkar 4) Dr. Arvind Shenoy 5) Dr. Prashant Hatkar 6) Dr. Deepak Mehta 7) Dr. Vivek Hegde 8) Dr. Naqiyaa Khandwawala

1560 (Minutes)

Course validity: 45 days

In this course you will learn:

Part 1: Introduction

– Introduction to composite restorations

– Diagnosing interproximal caries

– How much do we need to prepare the cavity

– Armamentarium for composite layering

– Making sense of different materials for composites

– Is my choice of light cure unit important during composite restorations

– Do you know if your light cure unit is actually polymerizing materials

– Direct or indirect restoration: Which to use when

Part 2: Isolation and matricing

– Single tooth isolation with rubber dam

– Isolating multiple teeth with rubber dam: A step by step approach

– How to make floss ties

– Isolating teeth in case of deep subgingival margins

– Pre-wedging and why we do it

– What matrix bands should we use

– Matricing in composite restorations

– Types of wedges and indications

Part 3: Etching and bonding

– The correct way to acid etch a tooth for composite restorations

– Correct bonding protocol for composite restorations

– Dentin and margin sealing before composite restorations

Part 4: Anterior restorations

– Injection moulding technique for composite restorations

– Multilayering technique for anterior restorations

– Style Italiano technique for anterior restorations

– Hiding the grey in anterior composite restorations

– Guidelines for use of cavosurface bevels

– Direct composite veneers

– Layering in veneers: Tints and opaquers

– Modified putty index technique for anterior restorations

– A simple tip for increasing efficiency during composite restorations

– Shade matching for composites

Part 5: Posterior restorations 

– Simplified layering technique for composites

– Layering vs Injection moulding composites

– Class II restoration: Bioclear matrix system

– Class II restoration: Sectional matrix band system

– Custom ring technique

– Custom shield technique

– Stamp technique: Step by step

– Deep margin elevation

– Newer concepts in composite dentistry

Part 6: Diastema closure

– Diastema closure: Putty index technique

– Diastema closure: Injection moulding technique

– Diastema closure: Bioclear matrix system

– Diastema closure: The front wing technique

Part 7: Finishing and polishing

– Overview of steps in finishing and polishing composites

– Demonstration of finishing and polishing an anterior restoration

– Finishing and polishing protocol for posterior composite restorations

– OIL in composites: Oxygen Inhibition Layer

– Do I really need a slow speed handpiece for composite restorations

Part 8: Step by step procedures

– Class I restoration: Start to finish

– Class II restoration: Start to finish

– Class III restoration: Start to finish

– Class IV restoration: Start to finish

– Class V restoration: Start to finish

Part 9: Long lectures

– Universal adhesives

– 7 tips for highly effective composite restorations

– 7 secrets to success in aesthetic dentistry

– Demystifying posterior composites

– Direct posterior resin restorations