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Direct techniques for minimising sensitivity and obtaining perfect contacts This course will address the main causes of postoperative sensitivity with posterior composites, and present techniques that can be predictably employed by the clinician to prevent it from occurring. This will include a discussion on cavity design and restorative material placement as well as the role of self-etching dentine bonding systems, glass ionomers and flowable resins. During hands-on exercises, participants will have the opportunity to practice composite placement in typodont teeth using the materials and techniques discussed.

Learning outcomes

How does the cavity position and design effect prognosis? Is there an advantage in switching to selfetching dentine bonding systems? Liners and bases - do we still need them in the age of adhesive dentistry? Which composites are best suited to posterior applications? What is the role of Bulk Fill Composites? – are they the future? Getting tight contacts - matrix systems for posterior restorations Instrumentation for posterior composites Finishing and polishing procedures

Further information 
Speaker

Dr Michael Mandikos

Dr. Mandikos is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics. Michael received his Bachelor of Dental Science Degree with First Class Honours, from the University of Queensland and in 1998 he completed a three-year Residency Program at the State University of New York at Buffalo (USA), graduating with a Certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters Degree in Biomaterials. He has researched composite resin materials and published research papers in Australian and international journals on clinical and dental materials topics, as well as many clinical technique articles in local dental magazines. Michael has been a Visiting Specialist Prosthodontist to the University of Queensland Dental School and the Royal Australian Air Force. He is a Reviewer for three dental Journals and is a product evaluator for several dental companies. Michael has presented continuing education programs at dental meetings throughout Australia and Southeast Asia, and also in Greece, Antarctica and the USA. He maintains a Private Practice limited to Implant and Restorative Dentistry in Graceville in Brisbane’s Inner West, and also teaches at the Australian Dental Centre of Excellence in Brisbane.

Dr Michael Mandikos 

The Perfect Posterior Composites for You and Your Patients


Speaker:

Dr Michael Mandikos

Saturday 31st May 2025
9:00am - 4:30pm
Venue: ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development
1 Atchison St
ST LEONARDS
Region: Overseas
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