Art and Science of Class 2 Composite Restorations

Category: Restoration

Instructor(s): Gökhan Dokumacıgil

Course structure: Lessons: 6 lessons | Duration: 4 h 32 min

Course overview

Join the webinar series specifically tailored for dentists aiming to excel in direct posterior Class 2 composite restorations. From minimizing complications during cavity design to mastering clinical steps and the final polishing stages — this course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills!

On the course you will learn:
– selection of suitable materials for adhesive restorations
– indications and contraindications for direct restorations
– application of dental matrix systems
– modern concepts of composite restorations of posterior teeth
– subtleties of various anatomical layering techniques
– advanced finishing and polishing techniques.
Elevate your practice by gaining invaluable information and advancing your skills in the art of posterior direct composite restoration. Join for a new look at the excellence of modern adhesive dentistry!

Curriculum

Diagnosis and isolation

• Lesson program:
• – Caries classification: ICDAS
• – Cavity classifications
• – Diagnosis protocol: oral and X-ray examination
• – Uv-lights in caries diagnosis
• – Anamnesis: the role in caries diagnosis
• – Types of isolation
• – Retraction cord application
• – Rubber dam isolation: advantages and using protocol
• – Features of posterior teeth isolation
• – Selection of clamps based on the clinical situation
• – Teflon tape wedging technique
• – Rubber removing protocol.
• Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentist, General dentists.

Adhesion and composite selection. Introductory lesson

• Lesson program:
• – Class 2 restorations: etching protocol
• – Adhesive application protocol
• – Generations of adhesives and selection based on clinical situation
• – Physical properties of tooth tissues influencing composite selection
• – Histological aspects of dentin and enamel
• – Monochromatic vs polychromatic restorations
• – Morphology creation: instruments.
• Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentist, General dentists.

Adhesion and composite selection

• Lesson program:
• – Class 2 restorations: etching protocol
• – Adhesive application protocol
• – Generations of adhesives and selection based on clinical situation
• – Physical properties of tooth tissues influencing composite selection
• – Histological aspects of dentin and enamel
• – Monochromatic vs polychromatic restorations
• – Morphology creation: instruments.
• Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentist, General dentists.

Cavity preparation

• Lesson program:
• – Carbide burs
• – Diamond burs
• – Ultrasonic tips
• – Air abrasion
• – Caries detection dye
• – Adjacent tooth arrangement
• – Matrix systems and adaptation
• – Proximal anatomy
• – Deep margin elevation
• – Matrix in matrix technique
• – Peripheral seal concept
• – Shear bond strength of different dentin layers.
• Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentist, General dentists.

Class 2 restoration protocol

• Lesson program:
• – Deep margin elevation
• – Selection and positioning of matrix band
• – Interproximal morphology
• – Pre-end build up
• – Incremental layering technique
• – Bulk fill technique
• – Injectable restoration
• – Stamp technique
• – Video demonstration of different techniques.
• Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentist, General dentists.

Polymerisation and finishing procedure

• Lesson program:
• – C-factor: the role in creating a long-lasting restoration
• – Polymerization: techniques and tips
• – Polishing discs
• – Polishing wheels
• – Polishing pastes
• – Contact surface arrangement
• – Occlusal surface arrangement.
• Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentist, General dentists.