The modern management of tooth wear in practice; When should we monitor? When and how to restore?
18 May 2024
BDA Theatre
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Learning Content
We see patients with worn teeth on a daily basis. At what stage should we intervene and how? How should we manage the occlusion? Aimed at the general dental practitioner, this presentation will contain real-world cases of patients with worn teeth and discuss and illustrate approaches to their management.
Learning Aims
To gain an overview of the modern management concepts for patients with worn teeth to help the decision making of when to restore the worn teeth.
Learning Objectives
How tooth wear can be identified and monitored in general practice, including digital methods - Become familiar with what factors to consider when deciding when to intervene, and how to prevent and restore worn teeth and smiles - Recognise how wear of the teeth impacts the occlusion and be more confident in identifying cases that would benefit from a reorganised occlusal scheme.
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