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The Skill of Isolation & Bonding

ON-DEMAND

New! The Skill of Isolation & Bonding

Gain key insights into mastering the rubber dam, addressing the common frustrations often faced when first learning this method. By equipping yourself with the right tools and techniques, isolation can become a straightforward skill that supports superior outcomes in restorative dentistry.

Length: 2 Hours

CE: 2 Credits

Modules: 4

Price: $1,127

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Modules include:

Module 1: Armamentarium

30 Minutes

Discover the best rubber dams, frames, forceps, and hole punchers, and how to use and modify them to optimize both patient comfort and clinical efficiency. This module simplifies the process, demonstrating how the right tools and techniques can make isolation a straightforward skill that enhances outcomes in restorative dentistry.

Module 2: Clamp Selection

26 Minutes

Learn the essentials of winged, wingless, and double-arched clamps, along with advanced techniques for customizing clamps to suit specific clinical needs. Through step-by-step visuals and expert insights, participants will gain proficiency in clamp organization, tooth isolation, and using tension clamps effectively. By confidently selecting and adjusting clamps to meet each patient’s unique needs, participants will elevate clinical outcomes.

Module 3: Techniques

30 Minutes

Equip yourself with practical techniques to enhance efficiency, visibility, and clinical outcomes. This course covers a range of isolation methods, from the split dam to advanced multi-tooth approaches, ideal for complex restorations, composite removals, and veneer applications. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to select and implement the right isolation technique for each patient and clinical situation, ensuring a cleaner, more efficient workflow.

Module 4: Bonding Pearls

28 Minutes

Achieve perfect bonding during veneer cementation with essential pearls focused on isolation, handling delicate veneers, and ensuring secure placement. Participants will master techniques for managing thin veneers, using specialized tools for precise cementation, and overcoming challenges like difficult isolation.

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