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This practical webinar will explore modern composite techniques and aligner-assisted treatment for patients with tooth wear. Through numerous clinical cases, participants will gain clear, usable strategies they will be able to apply directly in their daily practice. This webinar features a range of restorative materials that include 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive, 3M™ Filtek™ Supreme XTE Universal Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ Easy Match Universal Restorative, 3M™ Filtek™ Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative and 3M™ Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative.

Aims and Objectives

• Increase awareness of the tooth-wear patient and recognize treatment opportunities
• Understand the possibilities offered by combined treatment with aligners for patients with worn dentition
• Gain deeper knowledge of different composite materials and how to handle them correctly
• Understand the polymerization/light curing process and the key factors required for optimal clinical results
• Learn more about full-arch and larger composite rehabilitations
• Develop a deeper understanding of Occlusal Vertical Dimension (OVD) – what happens when it changes, and about canine guidance?

Learning Outcomes

After this webinar, you will: Gain an overview of different approaches to treating worn dentition using composite materials; increase your confidence in treating the tooth wear patients; understand the value aligners can have in the management of anterior tooth wear and how teeth can be restored with composite following the orthodontic treatment; learn a valuable insight into how changes in Occlusal Vertical Dimension (OVD) can be handled with composite in patients with severe tooth wear.

This CPD course meets the criteria for the GDC’s development outcomes C