The lost art of building bridges

We are in a dental environment in which osseointegration has reduced our reliance on tooth-supported fixed prostheses. However, these skills can be invaluable in the management of patients who may be unsuitable or unable to proceed with implant treatments. This full day hands-on workshop will focus on case selection, treatment planning, design and provision of conventional and adhesive bridgework to aid your confidence in providing fixed prosthetic solutions.

Aims:

• To provide delegates information and practical guidance to improve their ability to
  deliver predictable tooth-supported fixed prosthetic restorations 

Objectives:

• Reviewing the clinical factors involved in treatment planning for bridges 
• Understanding the fundamentals of abutment selection 
• Practical skills review regarding the provision of a fixed-fixed conventional bridge 
• Revising case selection, design and bonding of adhesive bridges 
• Practical skills review involving immediate chair-side bridges