LESS is MORE: Minimally Invasive LESS-ons
*** ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DECEMBER 10, 2021 ***
Review digital and analog shading techniques for direct and indirect restorations. The need to blend as well as maximize bond strength drives modifications in both preparation and material depending on the intraarch and intratooth position and size. Controlling tooth position especially when balancing spaces with pre-prosthetic orthodontics is critical, especially when a maxillary lateral incisor is involved. Where should the peg lateral be placed for a harmonious result? A predictable freehand approach to recreation of the lingual and proximal frames will be reviewed, before a treatise on various dentin layering approaches to fool the eye and add depth of character. Finishing is a key element in creating undetectable restorations and armamentaria will be specified. What parts of the palatal aspect of upper anteriors is responsible for maximal strain in function and how do we best recreate these areas? How do we address cracks in teeth and how do we know which ones are critical and which ones to leave? How critical is the use of Chlorhexidine in our bonding protocol and what does not using it mean for prognosis?
Learning Objectives
. Review the anatomy behind an invisible direct anterior restoration and tips for shading and material selection to achieve this
. Review ideal spacing of a peg lateral incisor to allow for anatomically correct zenith position and coronal axial angulation
. Learn how to recreate strain resistance and fracture toughness in your restorations
*** ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DECEMBER 10, 2021 ***
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Your Instructor
Dr. Clarence Tam is originally from Toronto, Canada, where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery and General Practice Residency at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto, respectively. Clarence’s practice has a focus on restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and she strives to provide consistently exceptional care with each patient. She is well-published in both the local and international dental press, writing articles, reviewing submissions, and developing prototype products and techniques in clinical dentistry. She frequently and continually lectures internationally.
Clarence has multi-faceted dentistry experience that extends across multiple tiers of leadership. Not only does she serve as the Chairperson and Director of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, but she is one of merely two dentists in Australasia who are Board-Certified Accredited Members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Moreover, Clarence maintains Fellowship status with the International Academy for DentoFacial Esthetics. She sits on the Advisory Board for Dental Asia, and is part of the Restorative Advisory Panel for Henry Schein Dental New Zealand. She is Guest Faculty for Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry with the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners.
Aside from the professional organizations she belongs to, Clarence is a Key Opinion leader for an array of global dental companies.
Clarence participates in a number of charitable endeavors and takes great pride in achieving beautiful smiles for patients in and around her community. She sits on the board of Smiles For the Pacific, an educational trust and charity that aims to expand professional dentistry services across the entire South Pacific region. She strives to be increasingly involved in spearheading projects relating to Service for Sight in New Zealand as per her involvement with Delta Gamma Fraternity.