Advanced Speciality Courses

Abstract:

The clinical success of posterior composite resins restorations depends greatly on attention t details on each of the steps required to prepare, applied, cure and finish the restoration,
The key factors in direct composite resin restorations in the posterior, including isolation, matrix systems, light curing and placement methods. Successful implementation of these key elements is essential for survivability of posterior composite restorations.

Introduction:

Since their introduction in 1970s, composite resins have become very popular restoration for anterior and posterior teeth. Their ability to bond to tooth structure allows for minimally and even non-invasive preparations.

Learning Objectives:

• To differentiate the multiple factors influencing the quality and long-term behavior of tooth-colored posterior restorations
• To recall the criteria of cavity preparation for posterior composite resin restoration
• To distinguish the scientific background leading to the choice of the adhesive concept and system, the restorative techniques and materials
• To identify techniques that can minimize postoperative sensitivity with posterior composite resins
• To master the clinical application of different direct composite restorations, including the new bulk fill techniques

Who should attend:

• General Practitioners
• Dental Students

Course Outline:

14:00 - 15:00 Presentation of Ideal Class II Conditions
15:00 - 16:00 Demonstration and Step-by-Step on Plastic Models
16:00 - 17:00 Presentation of Non-Ideal Class II Conditions
17:00 - 18:00 Demonstration and Step-by-Step on Plastic Models and Q&A

Demonstration and Workshop:

1. Provided Materials and Equipment (for each participant):
• Plastic posterior models
• Light curing units
• Hand instruments and compule extruders
• Capsule mixers and extruders
• Dental adhesives and composites
• Matrix system
2. Procedure and Demonstration Steps:
• Sectional matrix application
• Bonding techniques
• Building class II composite restoration using different techniques, Incremental and Bulk fill
• Using the new composite material that needs no condition steps

 About the Speaker:

Prof. Ahmed Abd El Fattah El Zohairy is an esteemed Professor of conservative and esthetic dentistry at Cairo University. He was awarded his Master’s degree in operative dentistry from the same university in 1997 and his PhD in restorative dentistry from the University of Amsterdam in 2004. He has more than twenty years of experience in the field of education and clinical training at Cairo University, Al-Ahram Canadian University and Misr International University where he supervised several undergraduate and post graduate courses in the field of esthetic and restorative dentistry.

He has held a number of esteemed positions during his career including Head of Operative Department at Al-Ahram Canadian University and Director of Continuing Education Centre at Cairo University. He has also been the course director and key opinion leader for Dentsply- sirona, 3M ESPE and Voco GmbH dental companies since 2006. Dr Zohairy has made more than 15 international publications and coauthored many academic books and publications. He has attended and presented in several national and international conference. He has also supervised the research work of many master’s and PhD students. He currently works at his private clinic.

Abstract:

The main purpose of the course is to discuss the new technology in design and manufacturing of NiTi files, in regards of improvement in safety and security, in shaping complex root canal situations. After a short classification of NiTi files according to manufacturing process, we will interpret the results of a number of research papers and help understand the advantages of state-of-the-art NiTi files. The author will describe the dynamics and technique to shape safely curved and calcified canals, using continuous rotating and reciprocating files.

Introduction:

The success of endodontic therapy is based essentially on cleaning the root canal system, which inevitably requires an enlargement of the root canal space, to allow to disinfecting solutions, reach all areas of the canal. Shaping calcified and curved canals are challenging, it requires the respect of the original trajectory and the security in preventing the fracture of the shaping file. The Flexibility and the cyclic fatigue are detrimental factors to maintain the integrity of the file while shaping canals. New manufacturing processes of NiTi wires have led to an important level of preventing file separation. The objective of this presentation is to discuss the importance and understanding the physical properties. We will also describe the operator’s role in establishing optimal conditions of shaping in respect of security and safety.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the difficulties of shaping the root canal, and the risks of deformation or perforation due to curvatures and degree of calcification.
• Classify NiTi files, and identify the physical properties of advanced technology and manufacturing, to match the needs of security and safety while shaping canals.
• Describe the advantages of kinematics, reciprocating and continuous rotation of NiTi files.
• Discuss the security and safety of glide path preparation prior to using the shaping files.
• Explain the design and clinical use of two types of files, WaveOne Gold and ProTaper Gold.

Who should attend:

• General Practitioners
• Specialists

Course Outline:

09:00 – 10:00 Presentation
10:00 – 11:00 Demonstration and Step-by-Step Preparation on Plastic Blocks
11:00 – 12:00 Establishing Working Length and Glide-Path Development
12:00 – 13:00 Shaping with Protaper Gold and WaveOne Gold and Q&A

Demonstration and Workshop:

1. Provided Materials and Equipment (for each participant):
• Motor and hand-piece
• Disposable irrigating syringe and needle
• Disposable tweezers
• Complete training kit with a set of files including manual stainless-steel files
• Glide path shaping NiTi Files and
• ProTaper Gold and WaveOne Gold
• Corresponding paper points the final shape of the canals
• Matching gutta-percha points
2. Procedure and Demonstration Steps:
• Short Presentation
• Short demonstration with a step-by-step on plastic block
• Establishing working length and glide-path development
• Shaping with ProTaper Gold and WaveOne Gold
• Questions and answers.

About the Speaker:

Prof. Edmond Koyess is Director of postgraduate Endodontics Lebanese University. Specialist in Endodontics and private limited practice, microscopic conventional and surgical Endodontics, director of postgraduate endodontics at Lebanese University. International speaker and opinion leader.

Abstract:

The treatment of esthetic areas has received a great deal of attention since the turn of the century. The constant search for a natural, harmonious and pleasant smile clearly reflects the fact that there are more-demanding and better-informed patients. An accurate knowledge of facial topography and the dynamics how the patient performs their basic oral is essential and must form the basis of any analysis of the intraoral aspects.

Introduction:

The presentation discusses strategies of how to relate appropriately facial and intraoral aspects. In facial analysis, images can be vital for diagnostic development and the preparation of a treatment plan. The use of images/photography in which the patient exhibits lips parted in a resting position is essential for determining the best length and exposure of upper incisors at the end of treatment. The use of facial photographs allows a better identification of potential discrepancies associated with esthetic sites. Soft-tissue esthetics represents a constant challenge for the clinician and its accomplishments requires a differentiated preoperative individualized treatment plan, followed by a meticulous execution of each of the proposes steps in order to limit potential errors

Learning Objectives:

• Asses the patients smile
• Learn to prepare the indexes for guided tooth preparation
• Learn the technique of direct mock up
• Learn to relate the patient’s psychology with tooth shape
• Discuss the importance of various parameters in smile designing

Who should attend:

• General Practitioner
• Specialists
• Dental Students

Course Outline:

9:00 – 10:00 Lecture: Principles of Smile Design
10:00 – 11:00 Hand on: Direct Mock Up Technique
11:00 – 12:00 Hands on: Index Fabrication

Demonstration and Workshop:

1. Provided Materials and Equipment (for each participant):
• Restorative Composites
• Putty, lightbody
• Blade
• Plastic Instrument
2. Procedure and Demonstration Steps:
• Demonstrate the technique of direct mock up followed by hands on
• Fabrication of mock up index
• Fabrication of preparation index

 

About the Speaker:

Dr. Ritul Agrawal, is a Specialist Prosthodontist and Implantologist with Mediclinic in the past 5 years. She’s been conducting courses on veneers in Dubai since 2019 and have been invited to speak on the topic in various national and international forums.

ynamics how the patient performs their basic oral is essential and must form the basis of any analysis of the intraoral aspects.