REGISTRATION CATEGORY	EARLY 4/14	REGULAR	ONSITE 6/16
DENTIST - FDA/ADA MEMBER	$69	$79	$89
NON-MEMBER DENTIST	$79	$89	$99
TEAM MEMBER	$49	$59	$69

 

Description:

Currently, the diagnosis and treatment of cracked and fractured teeth is largely symptom-based and is, therefore, often a sad, end-stage diagnosis. The fracturing process is one of dentistry’s last great mysteries and is poorly understood throughout the generalist and specialist dental communities. In this engaging and entertaining lecture, attendees will learn to understand and diagnose pathologic cracks utilizing magnification and other modalities to treat long before symptoms arise or the tooth becomes unsalvageable. Dr. Clark will teach routine identification of early cracks and teach the Clark Class II saucer shaped nonretentive preparation and Fissurotomy Class I that are a significant departure from the GV Black preparations that are a leading cause of cracked teeth. He will share his published approach to diagnosis based on 16X magnification, step-by-step predictable treatment, endodontic and periodontal implications and when to extract.

Learning objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• have confidence identifying early tooth fracturing based on high level magnification.
• learn why new Class II cavity preparations and other modalities are crucial to preventing eventual tooth fracture.
• receive a blueprint for diagnosis and treatment of complete and incomplete fractures.
• understand the fissurotomy, calla lilly and overlay preparations for Class I restorations.