Composites: Choosing The Right One
Composite resins are among the most versatile materials in restorative dentistry, offering a balance of aesthetics, durability, and adaptability. Their effectiveness depends heavily on selecting the right type of composite for each situation, and this course provides guidance on how to make these decisions with confidence.
This course looks at the different types of composite resins, their properties, and how to select the most suitable material for specific clinical scenarios. Whether you are restoring a high-stress posterior cavity or creating a lifelike anterior restoration, this course will streamline your material selection process.
This course covers:
- An overview of composite resin types, such as microfilled, hybrid, nanofilled, flowable, and bulk-fill composites.
- Key decision-making factors, including aesthetics, strength, handling, and safety.
- Combining composites to maximise durability and appearance.
- Emerging trends like bioactive and BPA-free composites.
By completing this course, you will gain the knowledge needed to confidently select the best composite resin for any clinical situation, ensuring high-quality and durable restorations.
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to enable learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding, and competence in selecting composite resins for various clinical scenarios, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Course objective
- To update members of the dental team with current best practices in selecting and combining composite resins.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- Recognise the importance of composite resin selection in dental practice.
- Know the properties and uses of various composite resin types.
- Understand how to optimise restorations by combining different composites.
- Keep up-to-date with advancements in composite technology, including bioactive and BPA-free materials.
- Through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): C, D.