Material science – cement shrinkage, microleakage

Presented by Dr Kunal Pandya

There are many potential causes for post-restorative sensitivity. This lecture will provide participants with some techniques to minimise these risks.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Modify their preparation techniques to reduce the risk of sensitivity
• Properly use the appropriate cements and bonding agents for their restoration of choice to minimise the risk of sensitivity.

Prosthodontics – excursive occlusion, marginal fractures

Presented by Dr Phil Yeung

Post-operative pain following dental restoration can have numerous aetiologies. Determining the actual cause requires careful diagnosis to institute the correct management. This presentation will give a broad overview of potential causes for post-operative pain but concentrate mainly on potential occlusal factors.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Diagnose potential occlusal factors contributing to post-operative pain
• Implement strategies to prevent and reduce the incidence of occlusal factors contributing to post-operative pain
• Implement corrective procedures to alleviate occlusal causes of post-operative pain.

Pulpitis post-restoration – reversible versus irreversible

Presented by Dr Vijay John

Pulpal complications can sometimes develop following what may otherwise be considered to be routine restorative management. This lecture will review the response of the pulpodentinal complex to restorative treatment, highlighted by some common scenarios encountered in clinical practice and their management.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and the response of the pulpodentinal complex to restorative management and when to intervene endodontically
• Diagnose and manage clinical scenarios with an understanding of patient-centred outcomes.