Course Description:

Specifically designed for the Dental Assistant team member, this course will either familiarize or enhance his/her knowledge level of advances in materials and/or techniques currently available to provide better care for their patients. The entire process will be visited from buildup, type of impression, and finally to selection of cements.

The selection of materials used for provisional and indirect restorative procedures has changed dramatically in the past several years. Many practices devote a substantial amount of attention to fabricating more than just a functional temporary; today’s provisional crowns and bridges serve as a true trial of the anticipated permanent restoration, assessing contour, shade, gingival response, length, etc.

With increased demands being placed on provisional restorations, new materials and techniques are being developed and some existing protocols are being refined to accomplish desired goals. Regardless of the method of fabrication, any provisional must exhibit knifelike margins, proper contact, contour and retention.

*Optional for workshops (Participants will have the opportunity to fabricate and trim provisionals using a pre-prep impression technique during this hands-on program.)