Course No: ES12-09
15 CDE Credits (6 hrs Lecture; 2 hrs Hands-on)
Predictable Techniques for Total Esthetics
Fri., December 11 & Sat., December 12, 2009
Location: University of Toronto Centre for Continuing Dental Education, 1440 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON
A component of the Restorative Esthetic Continuum**
Dr. Robert Lowe
Course Overview
In today’s rapidly changing environment of dental materials and techniques, it is important that the dentist be knowledgeable and current. It is equally important to consistently deliver optimal results to our patients using techniques that are proven and reliable.
The purpose of this course is to demonstrate in a detailed step-by-step fashion, procedures that if practiced can impact on your ability to deliver an improved level of dentistry in your practice tomorrow.
Participants in this lecture/hands-on course will learn:
1) Posterior Indirect Esthetic Restorations: Inlays And Onlays
The use of esthetic materials and adhesive bonding has allowed for a more conservative approach for the restoration of posterior functional surfaces. Preparation design, provisionalization, impression techniques, and delivery will be discussed to allow the dentist to predictably place these phenomenal restorations. A discussion of materials selection and indications will also be included.
2) Direct Anterior Composite Restorations
Artistic use of the various types of composite materials allows the dentist to create visually beautiful anterior direct composite restorations. A “histologic approach” is used to create a build up that is simple, yet esthetic. Proper morphology is incorporated to yield a final result that goes beyond everyday placement techniques.
3) Direct Posterior Composite Restorations
Direct posterior restorations are the quintessential “signature restorations” of the restorative dentist. Reconstitution of proper occlusal morphology yields a restoration that is much more than a “filling”. Techniques are discussed to create predictable proximal contacts using sectional matrices. External and internal staining allows the dentist to recreate natural tooth form.
4) Esthetic Crown And Bridge Restorations: Materials And Indications
Several different materials exist today to create lifelike dental restorations &ndash stacked and pressed ceramics, and processed composites. Step-by-step techniques will be discussed to facilitate the delivery of single and multiple unit dental restorations, including tooth preparation, provisional restorations and tissue management techniques.
**A component of the Restorative Esthetic Continuum
The goal of the University of Toronto Advanced Restorative Esthetic Continuum is to provide participants with a logical and insightful perception as to how to examine, treatment plan and deliver dentistry to their patients that is functional, esthetic and optimally maintainable.
Participants will receive a certificate from the University of Toronto Continuing Dental Education once completing each of the seven programs over a period not exceeding three academic school years. Each of the seven programs will take place on a Friday and Saturday in Toronto, Ontario. Each 2-day program will consist of a lecture and a hands-on component. The hands-on component will allow each participant to fully understand and practice what they have learned and to satisfy the University requirement to be able to give a certificate. Space is limited to 32 participants per session.
The courses are run in logical progression in order to give each doctor insight, perception, and the vision to achieve their restorative esthetic goals. Treatment planning and working with a dental team of specialists is stressed, although there is no way to learn everything in seven sessions, participants will acquire a fundamental and direction to continue their quest for dental excellence.
Tuition*
(includes continental breakfast, networking lunch, and afternoon refreshments)
| Prior to November 27, 2009 | After November 27, 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists: | $995 | $1050 |
| Allied Professionals: | $125 | $150 |
There may be an additional charge for the purchase of materials that are required to complete the hands-on component of this course.
Course Time: Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday: TBA
*Register at the same time for 2 or more courses and receive a 10% discount on each course.
Advanced Restorative Esthetic Continuum Courses:
| September 25, 26, 2009 | The Veneer Studio: Veneer Preparation and Photography |
Dr. Gary Radz, Dr. Tony Soileau |
| October 30, 31, 2009 | Lecture – What's New in All Ceramics: Techno-Clinical Perspectives Hands-On – Prep Design: Achieving Beauty, Function and Longevity |
Dr. Damon Adams |
| December 11, 12, 2009 | Predictable Techniques for Total Esthetics | Dr. Robert Lowe |
| January 22, 23, 2010 | “Esthetics In Action” — Clinical Techniques, Materials and Technology |
Dr. Ross Nash |
| February 12, 13, 2010 | Smile Design: The Art of Temporization |
Dr. Elliot Mechanic |
| June 11, 12, 2010 | Advanced Technology in Aesthetic Surgery | Dr. Robert Miller |
| Date TBA | An Easy Approach to Predictable Anterior Direct Composite Restorations |
Dr. Robert Margeas, Dr. Marcos Vargas |
Biography
Dr. Robert A. Lowe graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1982 and was a Clinical Professor in Restorative Dentistry until its closure in 1993. Since January of 2000, Dr. Lowe has maintained a private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. He lectures internationally and publishes in well-known dental journals on esthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Lowe has received fellowships in the AGD, ICD, ADI and the ACD. He received the 2004 Gordon Christensen Outstanding Lecturers Award from the Chicago Dental Society, and in 2005 Diplomat status from the American Board of Esthetic Dentistry.
