BACD synopsis - 8-Step-Prep

Synopsis - 8-Step-Prep

A systematic approach to minimal veneer preparation

Advances in dental materials and fabrication techniques have now enabled technicians to create Porcelain Laminate Veneers of minimal thickness. Although minimal tooth reduction is a desirable goal, it is still generally acknowledged that at least some tooth surface reduction is required. However, unless enough tooth reduction is carried out by the clinician there may not be enough room for the technician to build adequate thickness of porcelain without producing over-contoured restorations for the clinician. This presentation will outline a simple and precise clinical technique to facilitate the minimal of tooth surface reduction while still allowing enough room for the technician to create aesthetic Porcelain Veneers without having to over-contour the restorations by building them outwards in a labial direction.
 

Learning outcomes:
At the end of the presentation delegates will:

• appreciate the significance of adequate tooth preparation in allowing the technician to build correctly contoured and aesthetically pleasing porcelain restorations of minimal thickness
• understand the benefits of following a strict protocol utilising a step by step approach when carrying out minimal preparation for porcelain laminate veneers
• be able to select the correct dental bur to be used for each stage of the process, including the benefits of using calibrated depth cutting burs
• be able to follow a systematic approach to minimal veneer preparation with confidence.

   

Venue:
Cranmore
Dental & Implant Clinic
15 Windsor Avenue
Belfast BT9 6EE
 

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