Diagnosis, Etiologies and Treating the Worn Dentition
This lecture will help you understand the different etiologies of wear and how to treat cases. Not all wear cases are the same. Which ones should you be scared of? Which ones are extremely predictable to treat? After attending this course you should have a thorough understanding of wear and the best options to treat. Different materials will be shown which will aid in long term success. If a patient cannot afford to have treatment all at once, we will use composite resin to set the case up. This treatment approach will allow more patients to have full mouth cases over time.
Objectives
- What are the different etiologies of wear
- What materials work best for treating the worn dentition
- Learn how to increase vertical dimension predictably
- Learn how to stage cases over time with composite resin overlays and lingual veneers
CE Units: 2
Dr. Bob Margeas
Dr. Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Operative Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Society for Dental Aesthetics and International Team of Oral implantologists (ITI). He has written numerous articles on esthetic and implant dentistry, and lectures and presents hands-on courses nationally and internationally on those subjects. He is currently the Editor in Chief of Inside Dentistry, on the Editorial Board of Compendium, and is a contributing editor to Oral Health in Canada. His memberships include OKU Honor Dental Society, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Margeas maintains a full-time private practice focusing on comprehensive restorative and implant dentistry in Des Moines, Iowa.