Restorative Dentistry

Commercial Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America

This CDEWorld thematic eBook features a continuing education (CE) article that discusses a minimalistic approach to regaining lost palatal anatomy in teeth that have been damaged by GERD, and explains how more aggressive, full-coverage restorations may jeopardize such teeth. A second CE article reviews two popular classifications for dental ceramics, as well as the criteria for selecting these materials. This eBook also includes a case report article discussing the use of a single-shade dental composite in three restorative cases. Download to earn 4 FREE CEU now!

FEATURED CONTENT

CE 1: Minimalistic Approach to GERD-Related Tooth Surface Loss
Ali Tunkiwala, MDS
Loss of palatal tooth structure on maxillary anteriors due to acid reflux can cause severe restorative problems due to lack of restorative space. Aggressive preparation of such teeth to accommodate indirect restorations may jeopardize the long-term survival of such teeth as well as the restorations. This CE article aims to present a minimalistic additive modality of treatment for such cases with newer formulations of composite resins using a modification of Dahl’s concept for management of localized anterior wear.
Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU
Cost: $0
Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC

CE 2: Classification and Selection Criteria for Dental Ceramics
Siamak Najafi-Abrandabadi, DDS; Asim Abdul Quader, BDS; and Yasmin Raslan Ojjeh, BDS
This CE article reviews two popular methods of classifying dental ceramics, which are based on their microstructure and method of fabrication; discusses the designs of all-ceramic restorations; and finally, examines factors affecting fracture and selection criteria.
Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU
Cost: $0
Provider: Dental Learning Systems, LLC

Overcoming Restorative Challenges With Novel Single-Shade Composite: Case Reports
Kevin M. Brown, DDS; and Greg Gillespie, DDS
Three restorative cases that required the use of a dental composite are presented in this article. Each case had its own specific challenges, which were addressed with a single-shade universal composite.