There are techniques and ancillary devices that can increase the
potential for tooth replacing materials that will stand the test
of time. The ever-increasing patient demand for metal-free,
one sitting, direct fillings coupled with a rise in the median
age of the population, will aid in our conservative approach to
dental care for the future.
The program is specifically presented to cover all anterior
challenges. Expanded use of composite dentistry is more than
restorative dentistry. A most effective method of treatment
planning, and case presentation will result from
utilization of direct composite techniques. Geriatric problem
solving, fiber reinforced composite for splints and to replace
congenital missing laterals in adolescents are others.
Dentists who can demonstrate their ability to enhance a
patient’s appearance by restoring teeth without metal, by
changing tooth shape and the smile, will gain through increased
case acceptance. Incorporating efficient techniques for placing
direct composites can expand the dental practice team that
incorporates them.
As our patient population is aging, cost effective and
time efficient restorative techniques are absolutely necessary,
therefore the use of "direct composite dentistry" is an
essential treatment modality in the general dentists
practice……...
UTILIZING COMPOSITES IN COSMETIC DENTISTRY: FROM RESTORATION TO
TREATMENT PLANNING, AND CASE PRESENTATION
YOU WILL LEARN
The Cosmetic Preview, for treatment planning, patient
motivation and case
presentation.
Advanced preparation designs and changes for high quality
posterior
restorations.
Contemporary materials, matrices and instrument for
reducing chair-time.
Diastema-closing direct composite restorations.
State-of-the-art curing methods.
Geriatric problem solving.
Creation of direct composite full crowns for problem
solving.
Step-by-step demonstrations on all of these techniques.
Fiber reinforced, one-sitting bridges replacing
pre-molars and anteriors.
Splinting for periodontally mobile teeth.
Post-and-core techniques using fiber reinforced direct
application.
Direct Composite uses for single tooth restorations.
Fiber reinforced single tooth bridges, patient
motivation, treatment
planning; occlusal rehabilitation.
Efficient composite placement and the two step finishing
technique.
Invisible margins with no follow-up exam staining.
Sectional matrix systems that truly produce tight
contacts.
“Getting back to basics” and
restoring a dental problem in one sitting is in the best
interest of the patient and the practice….
Since the discretionary
spending for extensive cosmetic dentistry has been put on hold
for many, the practice of “conservative dentistry” and the
preservation of tooth structure will aid any practice in
building confidence in your ability with patients.
CV (edited;
see Full CV for Dr. Belvedere)
Dr. Belvedere maintains a General, Cosmetic and Sport’s
Dentistry practice in Edina, MN.
He is a Diplomat in The American Board of Aesthetic
Dentistry, the Program Chair for the American Society of
Aesthetic Dentistry, an adjunct professor at the University of
Minnesota School of Dentistry, co-director of the Postgraduate
Program in Esthetic Dentistry and an assoc clinical professor at
State University of New York, Buffalo.
Dr. Belvedere is past Esthetics editor for the Yearbook of
Dentistry and has published 29 papers, 2 chapters in esthetic
oriented books and teaches through a multi-media presentation.
He has presented over 450 seminars and workshops as the featured
lecturer to state dental societies, study groups, and dental
schools worldwide. Dr. Belvedere concentrates on the use of
direct composites and Cosmetic Dentistry and has created the
first Clear-Plastic matrices for light-cured resins, composite
placement instruments, and other ancillary items for direct
composite dentistry. He is the inventor of the Under Armour
Performance Mouthwear being worn by professional and amateur
athletes.
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