How to Place Posterior Composites without Destroying Your Anatomy - PDP200

2 Day Live Occlusion Course: https://courses.iasortho.com/courses/gb/occlusion POV: You spend a fortune on a composite anatomy course and are excited to implement on Monday morning. However, every time you apply those concepts, you end up drilling it away because it’s proud in the occlusion! It essentially now looks like a tooth coloured version of the amalgam you just removed! Your nurse’s eyes are like pools of fire - that’s half her lunch break gone. This happens a few more times until you realise that you’re missing a trick… Enter this podcast to save your career! ;) Dr Jaz Gulati and Dr Mahmoud Ibrahim (IG:@drmoidental) will teach you how to radically minimize adjustments on your daily restorations in this episode How to Place Posterior Composites without Destroying Your Anatomy. Key Takeaways: Always check the patient's occlusion before starting any restoration. Utilize shim stock to ensure accurate occlusal contacts post-restoration. Pre-op visual checks are crucial for successful composite placement. Don't compromise on the anatomy of the restoration for aesthetics. Use thinner articulating paper for more precise occlusal markings. Communicate effectively with your dental nurse about new protocols. Involve your senses to assess the quality of your restorations. Document occlusal marks pre and post-restoration for reference. Adjustments should be minimal if pre-op checks are thorough. Educate patients about their occlusion to manage expectations. Highlights of this Episode: 0:00 Introduction 05:24 Introduction - Dr Mahmoud Ibrahim 08:42 Posterior Composite 14:15 Shim Stock Foil 16:35 Effects of Numbing on Occlusion 18:23 Lower First Molar Example 22:06 Shim Stock revisited 26:22 Lateral Excursions 30:32 Fissure Staining? 31:56 Old Restoration as a Guide 35:33 Restoration Techniques and Adjustments 38:03 Tips and Tricks 43:28 Event Discussion 45:09 The Importance of Marginal Ridges 46:25 Anatomy or aNOTomy? 48:17 Post-Op Checklist: Final Adjustmentsand Polishing Tips 54:19 Wrapping Up: Using Your Sensesin Dentistry 56:43 Outro This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the Protrusive Guidance App. https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate This episode meets GDC Outcomes A and C. AGD Code: 250 Operative (Restorative) Dentistry (Direct restorations) Dentists will be able to: 1. Evaluate and manage occlusion during posterior composite restorations, ensuring that patient bite and interdigitation are maintained post-procedure. 2. Effectively use shim stock foil and articulating paper to achieve precise contact points and occlusal balance, minimizing the need for post-restoration adjustments. 3. Apply practical techniques, such as using occlusal stamps and soft flex discs, to streamline posterior composite restorations while improving the durability and aesthetics of the final result. If you liked this episode, check out: IC046 - 4 Ways and 6 Great Reasons to Document Your Dentistry: https://protrusive.co.uk/IC046 ----------------------------------- Apply for FREE access to the Nicest and Geekiest Dental Community in the World 🌍 https://protrusive.app - it’s absolutely Free We also have paid plans so you can Claim Verifiable CPD/CE + EXCLUSIVE content: https://protrusive.app 🔊 Subscribe on Apple: https://protrusive.co.uk/apple 🔊 Subscribe on Spotify: https://protrusive.co.uk/spotify 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/protrusivedental/ Online Courses: 😬 Learn Occlusion Online: https://occlusion.online/ 📚 Learn TMD and Occlusal Appliances: https://www.splintcourse.com 🦷 Gain Confidence with Resin Bonded Bridges: https://rbbmasterclass.com 🎒 Learn Vertipreps, Rubber Dam and More: https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate