Large Posterior Composites: Techniques for Daily Success
Instructor: Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS
Course Description
1 HOUR COURSE
AGD Subject Code: 250
Not every patient can afford to have their teeth crowned or would prefer to wait for that option. As dental professionals, we aim to provide alternative treatments that allow us to buy time and stabilize teeth in the medium term. Large composite restorations serve as a valuable alternative for such cases. In this lecture and hands-on demonstration, we will share practical tips and tricks for restoring large teeth defects using composite resin. The hands-on portion will demonstrate building a tooth with a missing cusp. Whether you’re looking to enhance efficiency or achieve optimal esthetics, mastering the right techniques can lead to successful outcomes for your patients.
Course Outcomes & Learning Objectives
- Learn posterior composite step-by-step restoration techniques
- Obtain knowledge for working with bulk-fill composite materials
- Understand the principles of cavity preparation for posterior composites
Who Should Attend This Course:
This course is intended for dentists and dental assistants who wish to attain optimal esthetics, increase efficiency, and learn the necessary skills to provide their patients with successful outcomes.
Marcos Vargas, BDB, DDS, MS
Dr. Marcos Vargas attended Cayetano Heredia University School of Dentistry in Lima, Peru and graduated in 1985. He spent two years, 1990 to 1992, in the AEGD program at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. Dr. Vargas received his Certificate and master’s degree in Operative Dentistry in 1994 at the University of Iowa where he is currently a Professor in the Department of Family Dentistry. His primary research interests are in the area of dental materials including glass ionomers, dentin bonding, composite resins, and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Vargas is also recognized for his expertise in Direct Restorative Treatment Procedures and conducts numerous lectures and hands-on seminars in the US and internationally. Dr. Marcos Vargas has published extensively in the area of dental adhesion and resin composites for over 25 years. He maintains a private practice limited to Operative Dentistry with an emphasis on esthetic dentistry.
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4/1/2023 to 3/31/2026. Provider ID #401651
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