Choosing the Right Matrix System for Dental Restorations

About This Course

This dental filling and matrix systems course covers materials, techniques, and innovations in dental restorations, with a focus on critical thinking and patient comfort. Advanced topics include the future of matrix systems in dentistry.

Why Take This Course?

This course addresses a common challenge faced by UK dental professionals in the area of dental fillings and matrix systems. The comprehensive understanding of these topics, explored in the course, can help dental professionals to select the appropriate materials and techniques for dental restorations. The course covers different types of dental restorations and matrix systems, as well as their impact on dental aesthetics. It also includes exercises and case studies to guide learners through material and technique selection. The final section of the course presents advanced techniques and innovations in matrix systems, providing an insight into the future of matrix systems in dental restorations.

The course on dental fillings and matrix systems provides a comprehensive understanding of their roles in dental restorations, covering various types of materials and techniques used, as well as the purpose and impact of matrix systems on dental aesthetics. It also features case studies and exercises for critical thinking, as well as advanced techniques and innovations for the future. This course would be beneficial for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in dental restoration.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, students will be able to thoroughly understand the role of dental fillings and matrix systems in oral care and restoration.	1: Upon completion of the course, students are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of the role, application, and choice criteria of matrix systems in dental restorations.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to confidently select and apply the appropriate materials and techniques in dental fillings, standard and innovative matrix systems.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely contribute to improved oral healthcare outcomes through the more effective application of dental matrix systems.
3: Students will demonstrate their ability to critically analyze and choose the most appropriate matrix system for different types of restorations, considering multiple factors such as patient comfort and aesthetics.	3: The course should lead to an enhancement in learners’ practical skills of applying various types of matrix systems in a range of dental restorations.
4: By the final session, participants will have mastered the practical application of advanced techniques in matrix systems and will be abreast of the latest innovations in the field.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the elevation of standards in dental restoration procedures, particularly involving the use of matrix systems.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to forecast future trends and potential developments in dental restoration technology, specifically focusing on advancements in the use of matrix systems.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that students will remain abreast of innovations and future developments in matrix system technology, thereby becoming change agents in their respective dental practices.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 90 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course provides a comprehensive understanding of dental fillings and matrix systems, exploring their roles in dental restorations. The first section provides an overview of dental fillings, an introduction to matrix systems, and the various types of dental restorations. Learners will also review a case study on selecting matrix systems. The second section focuses on the materials and techniques used in dental fillings, ranging from amalgam and composite to glass ionomer. It also delves into the application of matrix systems in dental fillings and guides students through material and technique selection exercises. In the third section, the course dissects the role of matrix systems in dental restorations. It discusses the purpose and types of matrix systems, their impact on dental aesthetics, and presents a case study on matrix system application. The fourth section centres on choosing the right matrix system, considering factors such as different restoration types and patient comfort. It also includes a thought experiment on matrix system selection to encourage critical thinking. The final section presents advanced techniques and innovations in matrix systems. It also looks at the future of matrix systems in dental restorations and features a case study on innovative uses of matrix systems. Seed words such as ‘Advanced’, ‘Innovations’, and ‘Future’ are used to guide learners through the content.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course covers an overview of dental fillings and matrix systems, including an introduction to types of dental restorations and a case study on selecting matrix systems. It aims to provide a foundation for understanding the role of matrix systems in dental restorations.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course covers dental filling materials and techniques, including amalgam, composite and glass ionomer. The section also explores matrix systems used in dental fillings and provides an exercise on material and technique selection.

Section 3

Section 3 of the course covers the role of matrix systems in dental restorations, including the purpose of matrix systems, different types of matrix systems, and how they relate to dental aesthetics. The section includes a case study on matrix system application and highlights the importance of choosing the right matrix system.

Section 4

Factors influencing matrix system choice for different restorations and patient comfort are discussed in section 4 of the course content. Also included is a thought experiment on matrix system selection.

Section 5

This section covers advanced techniques and innovations in matrix systems for dental restorations, including future developments. It includes a case study that showcases innovative matrix system use.

Course Reviews

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Great course that covers all aspects of dental fillings and matrix systems. The case studies were very helpful in understanding how to select the right materials and techniques for different restoration types.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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This course provided valuable insights into the role of matrix systems in dental restorations. The section on advanced techniques and innovations was particularly interesting and gave me new ideas to apply in my practice.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As a dental professional, I found this course to be extremely informative and relevant to my practice. The section on the future of matrix systems was particularly thought-provoking and gave me a glimpse into the exciting developments to come in this field.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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