Australasian Dentist Magazine Sept-Oct 2021

Category Australasian Dentist 89 overhangs, which is a common frustration of regular Class III workflows (CPT_1560). The restoration was layered to completion using a single shade of A2 Grandio SO (Voco America). The matrix was secured on #7MP with the yellow Curved Wedge in the same fashion before completing the DP separately as per the author’s preference. Indeed, the MP and DP can be completed simultaneously as per operator preference. It is important to select a Curved Wedge that has adequate separation force, akin to the technique when using wooden wedges – this is to ensure adequate contact strength development as there is no tension ring in anterior applications unlike with the Composi-Tight 3D Fusion posterior technique (CPT_1561). The Curved Wedges are designed to sit subgingivally with the separate strut at an equigingival level, so that the emergence profile is never compromised. The occlusion-adjusted view demonstrates a harmonious emergence profile with excellent proximoaxial contours and contact strength. Overall, the outstanding chameleon effect of the composite material (Grandio SO, Voco America) paired with the superb flexural (187MPa initial, 158MPa after thermocycling for 5000 cycles) and compressive strength (439MPa) of the material should see these restorations service the patient for many, many years to come. u clinical About the author CLARENCE TAM, HBSC, DDS, AAACD, FIADFE Dr. Clarence Tam is originally from Toronto,Canada, where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery and General Practice Residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto, respectively. Clarence’s practice has a focus on restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and she strives to provide consistently exceptional care with each patient. She is well-published in both the local and international dental press, writing articles, reviewing submissions, and developing prototype products and techniques in clinical dentistry. She frequently and continually lectures internationally. Clarence has multi-faceted dentistry experience that extends across multiple tiers of leadership. She is the immediate past Chairperson and Director of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is one of merely two dentists in Australasia who are Board- Certified Accredited Members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Moreover, Clarence maintains Fellowship status with the International Academy for DentoFacial Aesthetics. She sits on the Advisory Board for Dental Asia, and is part of the Restorative Advisory Panel for Henry Schein Dental New Zealand. Figure 5 Figure 6 C R E E D Removable Prosthodontics Tooth, Implant & Mucosal Borne 11-13th November 2021, Sydney creedce.com/removableprosthodontics Australia’s most comprehensive rem pros short-course Live Patient Hands-On Workshops ● Live Patient Demos Phantom Head Hands-On Workshops 6:1 Attendee : Demonstrator ● 24 CPD Hours Sydney Centre for Dentistry Early Bird (before 21st Oct 2021) $4125 inc GST Standard (after 21st Oct 2021) $4510 inc GST No Cancellation Fees related to COVID-related restrictions Dr Alan Yap Prosthodontist Dr Ken Hooi Prosthodontist Anthony Adaimy Dental Technician Prof Terry Walton Prosthodontist Dr Gary Smith Prosthodontist Dr Sreenivas Koka Prosthodontist Dr Tuan Dao Prosthodontist Convenor Dr John Cho Prosthodontist Implant Prosthodontics creedce.com/ip1 Face to Face ● Hands-On ● Comprehensive 6:1 Attendee:Demonstrator ● >50:50 Hands-On:Lecture No Cancellation Fees related to COVID-related restrictions Sydney Centre for Dentistry 1 Single Units 26-27th Nov 2 Short Spans 28th Nov Dr Alan Yap Dr Ken Hooi Dr Tuan Dao Dr Carolina Perez Dr Elena Hotinski Dr Lydia Lim Dr Anthony Murphy Prof Terry Walton Dr Danielle Layton Prosthodontist Prosthodontist Prosthodontist Prosthodontist Prosthodontist OMFS Periodontist Prosthodontist Prosthodontist Early Bird (before 5th Nov) $2750 inc GST Standard (after 4th Nov ) $3300 inc GST creedce.com/ip2 Early Bird (before 5th Nov) $1375 inc GST Standard (after 4th Nov) $1650 inc GST C R E E D Dr Alan Yap Dr Ken Hooi Dr Tuan Dao Prosthodontist Prosthodontist Prosthodontist