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Full Coverage Aesthetic Restoration of Anterior Primary Teeth

COURSE NUMBER: 379

Credit Hours:

3 Hour(s)

Aesthetic treatment of severely decayed primary teeth is one of the greatest challenges to pediatric dentists. Aesthetic full coverage restorations are available for anterior and posterior primary teeth. This continuing education course wil...

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Overview

Aesthetic treatment of severely decayed primary teeth is one of the greatest challenges to pediatric dentists. Aesthetic full coverage restorations are available for anterior and posterior primary teeth. This continuing education course will concentrate on aesthetic full coverage restorations for anterior primary teeth.


Although advances in the application of preventive dentistry techniques, widespread acceptance of community fluoridated water, and increased dental education in parents have reduced the incidence of caries in children, there is still a high prevalence of severe early childhood caries (ECC) especially in the lower socioeconomic population.


Aesthetic treatment of severely decayed primary teeth is one of the greatest challenges to pediatric dentists. Aesthetic full coverage restorations are available for anterior and posterior primary teeth. This continuingeducation course will concentrate on aesthetic full coverage restorations for anterior primary teeth.


The topics covered in this course are fabrication and placement of:


  • Stainless steel crowns/open faced stainless steel crowns.
  • Composite strip crowns.
  • Pre-veneered stainless steel crowns.
  • Zirconia crowns.
  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Jan 8, 2012

  • Last Revision Date:

    Mar 25, 2015

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Sep 24, 2018

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be familiar with the following restorative techniques:


  • Stainless steel crowns/open faced stainless steel crowns.    
    
  • Composite strip crowns.    
    
  • Pre-veneered stainless steel crowns.    
    
  • Zirconia crowns.
    

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Dr. Schwartz is a member of the dentalcare.com Advisory Board.  He did not receive compensation or products from any companies whose products are featured in this course.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886