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