Dr Greg Tilley will be presenting and demonstrating the innovative ProTaper Filing System as well as the Thermafil Obturation System and their applications in endodontics. Greg will also discuss recent additions to the ProTaper range.click for further details …
Objective: The objective of the seminar is to gain a thorough understanding of the clinical application of Rotary Endodontic technology through scientific and practical perspectives of the Maillefer ProTaper Universal Filing System.
Learning Outcomes: The seminar will provide the attendee with the knowledge to utilize the correct ProTaper Universal File sequence and technique for cleaning and shaping of a root canal.
Micro-invasive treatment of caries by resin
infiltration
To treat caries in its initial stages
helps to prevent severe long-term damage to the dentition. Non- and
minimally-invasive approaches contribute substantially to reaching this aim.
Recent techniques and products allow dentists to offer gentle, painless
treatment options to their patients and, at the same time, to prolong the life
span of their patient’s teeth.
This lecture will address the
scientific foundations and clinical aspects of caries infiltration - a new
concept for the micro-invasive treatment of early caries lesions. Dr. Paris
together with Dr. Meyer-Lueckel (University of Kiel, Germany) have been working
scientifically on the development and evaluation of this technique. The aim of
caries infiltration is to arrest caries lesions by penetration of the lesion
porosities with special low viscosity light curing resins, so called
infiltrants. That way, diffusion pathways for cariogenic acids are blocked and
lesions are arrested and stabilised. Particularly difficult-to-reach
interproximal lesions that are not likely to respond to non-operative therapy
alone can be treated by caries infiltration with almost no sacrifice of tooth
substance. Another indication comprises aesthetically impairing vestibular
lesions that can be camouflaged by resin infiltration.
TOPICS:
The
caries process
Diagnostic
challenges for proximal caries
Traditional
treatment options
New
concepts in caries therapy
Caries
sealing – ‘the seal is the deal’
Caries
infiltration – scientific background and clinical application
Micro-invasive treatment of caries by resin
infiltration
To treat caries in its initial stages
helps to prevent severe long-term damage to the dentition. Non- and
minimally-invasive approaches contribute substantially to reaching this aim.
Recent techniques and products allow dentists to offer gentle, painless
treatment options to their patients and, at the same time, to prolong the life
span of their patient’s teeth.
This lecture will address the
scientific foundations and clinical aspects of caries infiltration - a new
concept for the micro-invasive treatment of early caries lesions. Dr. Paris
together with Dr. Meyer-Lueckel (University of Kiel, Germany) have been working
scientifically on the development and evaluation of this technique. The aim of
caries infiltration is to arrest caries lesions by penetration of the lesion
porosities with special low viscosity light curing resins, so called
infiltrants. That way, diffusion pathways for cariogenic acids are blocked and
lesions are arrested and stabilised. Particularly difficult-to-reach
interproximal lesions that are not likely to respond to non-operative therapy
alone can be treated by caries infiltration with almost no sacrifice of tooth
substance. Another indication comprises aesthetically impairing vestibular
lesions that can be camouflaged by resin infiltration.
TOPICS:
The
caries process
Diagnostic
challenges for proximal caries
Traditional
treatment options
New
concepts in caries therapy
Caries
sealing – ‘the seal is the deal’
Caries
infiltration – scientific background and clinical application
THE
MICROSCOPE IN EVERYDAY DENTISTRY: GETTING A CLOSER VIEW.
Thursday 8 April 2009
The enhanced magnification and illumination provided by the dental
operating microscope can be applied to almost all clinical situations. These
include the diagnosis of caries, cracks and fractures, pit and fissure
restorations, all stages of cavity, veneer and crown preparations and
endodontic, periodontal and oral surgery procedures. In many dental specialties
the microscope is already considered the standard of care, and its use in
general practice is growing. By encouraging good posture the microscope
benefits the health of the dentist and the chair side assistant. When combined
with documentation facilities, the microscope is an excellent tool for patient
education, record keeping and legal defence.
This course will emphasise your use of the microscope in every day
clinical situations by means of “hands on” exercises on extracted teeth and
tooth models. A team approach utilising a chair side assistant will be emphasised.
Those who use loupes should bring them to the course. Loupes will also be
available for trial.All reference
material will be supplied. Your presenters are an endodontist and two general
practitioners all with extensive microscope experience who look forward to
sharing their knowledge with you.
TOPICS:
·The microscope: what features to look for
·Adjusting and focusing the microscope
·Dentist, assistant and patient positioning for
optimum results
·Pit and fissure restorations
·Endodontic access cavities, canal location and
instrumentation
The traditional role of ultrasonics in dental practice has been largely one of
scaling teeth. However, in the last 15 years ultrasonics has expanded to other
areas of clinical dentistry. In addition to periodontal procedures, ultrasonics
is important in operative dentistry, from the placing of pit and fissure
sealants to crown preparations. In endodontics, ultrasonics is used to clean
debris from the pulp chamber and to find and locate canals. Ultrasonics assists
in the cleaning, shaping and obturation of the root canal system and is
essential for the removal of obstructions such as posts and separated
instruments during re-treatment. It is also essential for periapical surgery.
The purpose of this practical “hands on” workshop is to introduce you to these
ultrasonic techniques by carrying out various exercises on tooth models. The
only requirement for the workshop is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! All
materials will be supplied. If you use magnifying loupes please bring them to
the course (loupes will be available for trial as part of the course). Your
instructors are a general practitioner, prosthodontist and endodontist, all
with great experience in using ultrasonic treatment in everyday practice.
Topics
Power setting and tip
selection for optimum results
Pit and fissure restorations
Endodontic access cavities,
canal location and removal of obstructions
Dr Mark Evans will be presenting and demonstrating the innovative ProTaper Filing System and its application in endodontics. Mark will also discuss recent additions to the ProTaper range. click for further details …