Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics
Fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.
Released: 10/21/2015
Review Date: 6/30/2022
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
Overview:
The long-awaited masterpiece by Townie superstar Lane Ochi is now on Dentaltown! We cannot afford failures in our treatment. When we combine the narratives "art and science", one must think of the skill set necessary to fabricate predictable and long-lasting indirect restorations. Successfully treating our patients with fixed prosthodontics mandates we have a comprehensive understanding of not only materials but also a mastery of mechanical concepts and a healthy respect for the remaining tooth structure.
There is no other field in dentistry where real improvement in outcomes can be directly attributed to attention to detail and execution. Just as important as technical improvement, is developing an awareness of the interactions of all the choices we make; from preparation design, margin configuration, the use of a core build-up or post, as well as our luting agent selection.
At the end of the day, we cannot afford failures in our treatment. Costs lost to time, remakes, and loss of patient confidence are not something we strive for. After viewing this course, you will be able to identify the cause of failures so you can prevent them from occurring.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Understand the interaction between preparation design and luting agent selection to maximize retention.
• Be able to evaluate un-retentive preparations and understand how to make structural modifications with the addition of the appropriately located resistance features to improve the retention.
• Select the most ideal margin design for complete seating of an indirect restoration.
• Have a set of decision points we can select from to try and determine the most predictable outcome in the selection of post and core design.
• Understand the unique mechanics of an FPD and how our preparations and restorations can be modified to increase success.
Note: The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.