Managing Restorative Emergencies - Part 1: Esthetic Emergencies - fractures and tooth loss

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Educational Objectives

The overall goal of this course is to provide the reader with information on the management of esthetic restorative emergencies. On completion of this article, the reader will be able to:

1. Describe and evaluate esthetic restorative emergencies

2. Review the steps involved in the evaluation of an esthetic restorative emergency

3. List and describe the protocols and options available for the treatment of a fractured incisor without pulpal involvement

4. Review the materials and protocols available for the treatment of patients presenting with fractured porcelain on all-porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations

5. Provide an overview of the methodology involved in the treatment that can be provided to restore esthetics for a patient presenting with an avulsed periodontally-involved anterior incisor.

Abstract

Esthetic restorative emergencies in the anterior esthetic zone can involve a fractured tooth, fracture of metal or ceramic material from fixed indirect restorations, or the avulsion or loss of a periodontally-involved incisor. While these are not acute emergencies from the perspective of pain or discomfort, from the patient’s perspective these are emergencies due to the loss of esthetics. Triaging patients prior to the appointment is helpful in planning and optimizing treatment. A number of treatment options are available to provide these patients with single-visit solutions to these esthetic restorative emergencies.

About the Author

Dr. Howard E. Strassler is Professor, Division of Operative Dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School in the Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry. He has presented over 450 continuing education programs both nationally and internationally on techniques and selection of dental materials in clinical use and esthetic restorative dentistry. For the twelve year in a row Dr. Strassler was honored as being one of the top CE presenters by Dentistry Today. He is a Fellow in the Academy of Dental Materials and the Academy of General Dentistry. In 2000, Dr. Strassler received the Academy of General Dentistry’s highest honor, the Thaddeus W. Weclew Honorary Fellowship for contributions to the profession. He is on the editorial review board of a number of dental publications. Dr. Strassler is reviewer for many journals. He is a consultant and clinical evaluator to over 15 dental manufacturers. Dr. Strassler has been involved in funded research with restorative materials. Dr. Strassler is a regular contributor to many publications and has published over 500 articles and columns in the field of restorative dentistry and innovations in dental practice. Dr. Strassler’s focus in his over 30 years in dental education continues to be innovative teaching using technology.

AUTHOR DISCLOSURE: Dr. Strassler does not have a leadership position or a commercial interest
with any products that are mentioned in this article, or with products and services discussed in this educational activity. Dr. Strassler can be contacted by emailing contentexpert@dentallearning.net.

SPONSOR/PROVIDER: This is a Dental Learning, LLC, continuing education activity. Dental Learning is a California Provider. The California Provider number is RP5062. This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 2 units of continuing education.

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EDUCATIONAL METHODS: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity. Information shared in this course is based on current information and evidence.

REGISTRATION: The cost of this CE course is $49.00 for 2 CE credits.

PUBLICATION DATE: February, 2012. EXPIRATION DATE: January, 2015.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION: To obtain 2 CE credits for this educational activity, participants must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation and obtain a score of at least 70%.

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SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT: Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidenced-based dentistry.

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