Aesthetic Anterior Composite Resins

Presented by Dr Michael Mandikos

Achieving excellent aesthetic and functional results when restoring anterior teeth

Beginning with a lecture covering the relevant physical properties required of composites to be used for restoring anterior teeth, this one-day program explores the concepts of colour as they relate to tooth shade selection. The inter-relationship with translucency are presented to assist participants in selecting composite systems.

The multi-layered approach to restoring anterior teeth with composites of varying opacities is demonstrated together with simplified techniques for build-up, finishing and polishing.

Practical exercises will give participants the opportunity to restore typodont teeth utilising a multi-shaded, aesthetic composite system and practice using the layering techniques presented.

At the completion of the program, attendees should have a greater understanding of the newer composite technologies to use to achieve excellent aesthetic and functional results when restoring anterior teeth.

Course objectives

• Current composite resin technologies and systems designed for aesthetic, single and multi-layered build-up techniques
• Shade selection, understanding colour and teeth
• A simplified approach to multi-layered anterior composite restorations
• Finishing and polishing techniques for microfill, microhybrid, and nanocomposites
• Can composite resins restore adequate function and aesthetics?
• Indications for choosing between composite and ceramic
• Are composite restorations cost-effective for the patient and the dentist?
• Clinical examples to illustrate techniques for easier practice

About the presenter

Dr Michael Mandikos received his Bachelor of Dental Science Degree with honours, from the University of Queensland. He completed a three-year residency program at the State University of New York graduating with a Certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters Degree in Biomaterials in 1998.

Michael has researched direct and indirect composite resins, publishing several papers in Australian and international journals on clinical and dental material topics.

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DATE

Friday, 30 April 2010

TIME

Registration from 8:00am
8:30am - 5:00pm

VENUE

Centre for Professional Development
Lithgow Street, St Leonards

COST

$880 inc GST
Includes full day catering

CPD HOURS

6

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