Topics
Composite, Restorative
Brands
Garrison

Webinar

Utilizing Direct Restorations to Close Posterior Open Contacts: Tools for Success

On-demand Webinar
Dr Matthew Burton
14 October, 2025
1:00 pm

–

2:00 pm

Overview:

FREE Live Webinar

Date: 14 Oct 2025

Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm NZST

Overview

We all encounter open proximal contacts in the posterior. These open contacts can cause fast & devastating failure to the teeth and supporting structures. Understanding what caused them, and ultimately how to resolve them, is a great tool to have as a general dentist. This course will explore the different causes of posterior open contacts & different solutions specific to the different causes. Ultimately, we will discuss the direct composite solution, focusing on preparation design, tools, & techniques to ensure effective, long-term restorative solutions to this pesky problem.

Learning Objectives

Understand how to diagnose different causes of open posterior contacts

Learn the different treatment methods for each diagnosis

Gain an understanding for how preparation design directly influences restoration outcome

Explore tools & techniques required to quickly perfect this procedure

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