06/03/2026
This programme tackles the real-world problem-solving every general dentist faces in the posterior dentition. Delegates learn a clear, analytical decision-making framework covering:
Treatment Planning & Material Selection
– Direct vs indirect restoration pathways
– When to choose overlays, partial-coverage onlays, or full-coverage crowns
– Material selection: EMAX, Zirconia, Composite, Cerasmart, Gold, non-precious metal, PFM
Preparation Design
– Margin types: contact lens, butt-joint, bevelled, shoulder, rounded shoulder, vertical/edgeless, knife-edge
– When and why each design is indicated
Bonding, Temporisation & Fit-Appointment Troubleshooting
– Full bonding protocols for all major materials
– How to temporise effectively for crowns and onlays
– What to do when restorations do not fit, including structured troubleshooting flow
Records & Lab Communication
– Essential records for predictable indirect work
– Impression-taking principles
– Digital scanning nuances for consistent accuracy
– How to communicate with the lab to avoid remakes
Deep Margin Elevation
– When DME is appropriate
– When it is contraindicated
– How far you can safely push the indication
Hands-On Component
Delegates will complete :
– EMAX overlay preparation
– EMAX partial-coverage onlay preparation
– Conventional crown preparation
– Vertical preparation
– Bonding an onlay under full rubber-dam isolation
The course is delivered by .syedqasim / from and from
LOCATION
Birmingham Marriott, Five Ways, 12 Hagley Rd, Birmingham B16 8SJ
