Simplifying Anterior Composites Using Digital Design and a 3D Matrix (Hands On)

About this Seminar

Anterior composite treatments involving diastema closure and/or veneers are cases clinicians find difficult. The value of conservative treatment is obvious but the skill set and time required often lead some of us to avoid this treatment option. The promise of digital technology is simplification of workflow and predictability of outcomes. This lecture will introduce participants to a new custom printed matrix which can be leveraged to make these cases more predictable with less chair time. In a hands on experience participants will be able to utilize this technology to experience a new way of providing anterior composite treatment on multiple teeth.  

Learning Objectives  

• Discuss the benefits of conservative anterior composite restorative options.  


• Introduce a new technology that leverages lab produced digital design and 3d printing.  


• Explain the workflow for utilizing this technology  


• Understand what types of cases are best accomplished using this matrix  


• Identify tips and tricks to success utilizing this 3D printed matrix.  


• Experience the matrix on a model in a hands on fashion  

Presenters

About Dr. Adam Hodges

DDS

Dr. Adam Hodges is a 2000 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. He completed a general practice residency at Palmetto Richland Memorial hospital focused on surgical and cosmetic dentistry . He has maintained Hodges and Hodges Comprehensive Dental Medicine with his brother and formerly his father in Asheville, NC for 24 years. He is a graduate of the Pankey Institute, Spear Center, and LSU cosmetic continuum. 

Dr. Hodges is the initial clinical user of the filtek matrix and has extensive use with it to efficiently complete smile makeovers utilizing composite.