Dr Corné Smith
Dr Corné Smith graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2005. Originally from Gauteng, she always planned to move to beautiful Cape Town, and started her private practice in Newlands in 2012. She did a post graduate diploma in Aesthetic dentistry through the University of Western Cape, and a 2-year diploma in Orthodontics through McGann Postgraduate School of Dentistry(USA).
Her special interest has since developed into focusing mainly on the combination of orthodontics and minimally invasive restorative techniques to restore both function and aesthetics in a conservative manner.
Dr Smith also has an interest in the business side of dentistry and has grown her own business from a small start-up to a successful practice in six years; employing two associate dentists, and also acquiring another practice in 2017. She is an avid reader of business books, and always looks for ways to improve the way we do the business of dentistry.
She is one of the founders of The Bridge Program and serves on the Board of SAAAD. She is also a member of ITI, SAACD and SADA.
Direct and indirect composite build-ups as part of the comprehensive treatment plan– what works, what lasts, and what’s practical.
Dr Corne Smith
Direct and Indirect Composite build-ups are currently used as a popular treatment option in the following situations; restoring dental wear, increasing the vertical dimension, as pre-orthodontic anatomical build-ups and as an alternative to ceramic restorations due to financial or ethical reasons.
We will evaluate the current techniques and materials commonly used in both the direct and indirect composite build-ups. These adhesive restorative options can be presented to patients as medium- or long-term solutions and have several advantages, however, significant care must be taken in the management of the patient’s expectation. The choice of technique and material and the technical difficulty level of the different techniques used in both direct and indirect build-ups needs to be understood if this protocol is followed.
We will review the longevity and predictability of these treatment options from a very practical point of view, taking into consideration variables like time, cost of material, operator skill level and patient satisfaction.
This lecture will show:
- Different techniques and materials available in direct and indirect composite build-ups.
- Difficulty level and skill required for specific techniques
- Longevity, predictability and efficiency of these techniques and materials
- Advantages and disadvantages of direct vs indirect
- Situations where composite cannot replace ceramic
- Practical success evaluation for the patient and satisfaction for the dentist
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