International schools working with composite restorations

– History of bonding technology

– The resin-coating technique

– Dentin bonding

– Dentin bonding interface of 2-step self-etching type

– The hybrid layer

– Understanding the functions of adhesive resin monomer

– Understanding the bonding mechanism of adhesive systems: etch & Rinse type, Self-etching type, and Universal Bond type

– Understanding the fundamentals of bonding and bonding performance of adhesive systems

– Keys for obtaining maximum performance of the adhesives

– Enamel bonding

– All-in-one: bonding with universal bond

– Importance of the light irradiation

– Flowable composite resin lining to avoid the bond separation in cavities

– Analysis of clinical cases. 

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Cavity preparation technique without the post restoration tooth sensitivity

– Caries detector and removal techniques

– Deep caries treatment protocol

– Partial caries removal in deep caries lesions

– Resin coating layer and incremental filling

– Bonding procedures obtaining the maximum performance of materials

– Applications of the flowable composite resins

– Applications of the universal shade composite resins

– Keys for the success of direct composite crown

– Keys for the success of direct composite bridge

– Repair technique for direct composite restoration (DCR)

-Clinical cases and treatment results discussions. 

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Protocols for reliable bonding procedures

– Rubberdamology. Evidence based guidelines on isolation and its effect of the prognosis of treatment

– The effect of air-polishing powders of dentin bonding

– Caries removal guidelines and protocols: 

- selective removal technique

- complete removal technique.

– The resin coating technique

– Protocols of adhesion to the dentin

– Mechanism of action of self-etch adhesives

– Overview of light curing and polymerization in operative dentistry

– Approach to direct composite resin restorations of various carious cavities in the molar region

– Class I and Class II adhesive restorations

– Restorative procedures and filling techniques

– Treatment protocols of deep cavities

– Incremental layering technique

– Bulk-fill filling technique

– Polishing techniques and tips

– Clinical cases.

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Posterior teeth histology

– Structural diagnostics

– Biobase creation

– Occlusal cavity preparation

– Remineralization of the remaining carious dentin

– Partial caries elimination

– Crack removal endpoints

– Occlusal effect on caries development

– Fundamental instruments of biomimetic restorative dentistry

– Peripheral Seal Zone (PSZ)

– Central Stop Zone (CSZ)

– The hierarchy of bondability and decoupling with time (DWT) by Dr. Alleman

– Bonding to carious dentine is possible

– Stress reduction and fiber reinforcement

– The black and white aesthetics: bitewing x-ray

– Indirect composite biomimetic restorations

– Direct layered short fiber reinforced restoration of endodontically treated teeth - Bioblock

– The mechanical state of each tooth: mechanical analysis

– Deep margin elevation (DME)

– Air particle abrasion (APA)

– Immediate dentine sealing (IDS)

– Ribbond application

– Ways of restoring the biobase of a tooth: SRDC, semi-direct, indirect

-Conclusion and clinical cases. 

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Why do we need isolation?

– Band/Matrix adaptation technique

– Evidence-based supporting the technique of Deep Margin Elevation

– Clinical justifications of the technique of DME

– Instruments and materials in biomimetic dentistry

– Techniques description and recommendations

– Step by step protocols: rubber dam isolation, adhesive installation, proximal wall reconstruction

– The 2-step direct restoration technique with DME

– DME and preserving the form of the root

-Clinical cases. 

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– What happens to the composite restoration with time?

– Risk assessment and diagnostic:

- Cracks

- Axial loads

- Reduced cuspal tensile movement 

- Vertical fracture risk.

– Techniques to maximize bond strength: 

- Immediate Dentine Sealing (IDS) 

- Resin coating

- Deep Margin Elevation

- Gold standard adhesive

- Air particle abrasion

- Peripheral Seal Zone (PSZ)

- Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).

– Decoupling with Time

– Direct reconstruction of structurally compromised teeth 

– Reduction of the micromovement

– Dentin replacement: how to mimic this tissue

– The stress reduced direct composite concept

– Adhesive optimization and stress control

– Special fiber reinforcement biomaterials

– Wallpapering technique

– Instruments and materials for direct restorations (class I and II)

– 2 step approach for subgingival restorations

– Sequenced bands technique

– Double ring technique

– Clinical cases.

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– The minimal invasive approach

– Restoration under, on, and over the cementoenamel junction (CEJ)

– The three secrets of composite restorations

– It's not aesthetic if the restoration is not functionally reliable

– Bolton analysis

– Diagnosis and treatment plan in aesthetic dentistry

– Aspects related to symmetry: waxing and shape transfer

– The color: chroma tint and value both in the natural tooth and in our materials

– Non carious cervical lesions (N.C.C.L.)

– Carious Cervical lesions (C.C.L.)

– The stratification of the composite for class III and IV restorations: video demonstration

– Direct veneers: stratification technique

– The importance of macro and micro-texture in terms of value

– The role of emergence profiles in cases of diastema closure and black space closure in the periodontal patient

– Contact points in anterior teeth restoration

– Polishing protocols

– Conclusion, clinical cases, and patient follow-up protocol.  

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Election of the restorative system

– Shade selection

– Instrument selection: spatulas and brush selection

– Class I and Class II restorations

– The occlusal compass concept: practical approach to posterior tooth morphology with composite restorations

– Occlusal veneers and the morphological concept

– Perfecting the interproximal contact point

– The matrix system: classification and clinical application

– The hyperchromatic and incremental technique for composite restoration

– The Bulk filling technique

– Steps to to minimize the final occlusal adjustment

– Polishing and finishing

– Maintenance of the restoration

– Clinical cases. 

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.

– Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5 restorations

– Darkened tooth and discoloration treatment

– Peg incisors

– Black triangle closure

– Aesthetic concept of anterior teeth restoration

– Election of the restorative system

– Shade selection

– Instrument selection: spatulas, brush selection, matrix system

– Layering techniques

– Polishing and finishing

– Maintenance of the restoration. 

Recommended for: Pediatric dentists, Restorative dentists, General dentists.