Using Injection Molded Composite to Create Beautiful Smiles

Course description: A smile makeover is a very complex and involved treatment that incorporates an in-depth knowledge of smile design, proper occlusion, and the ability to work with a team. A typical treatment plan begins to come to life after a detailed smile analysis and a wax up, which is ideally fabricated by a lab technician. While porcelain crowns or veneers are the mainstay of this type of treatment, composite veneers offer a less costly option. Composite can also be used as an interim restorative material while phasing treatment and allowing the patient to proceed through treatment at their own pace. With the advent of new composite filler technology, it is now possible to utilize flowable composites which have wear properties similar to traditional composites. These new injectable composites, combined with clear PVS matrices, can be used to quickly and accurately duplicate the wax up in the patient’s mouth. This new approach significantly lessens the learning curve for new dentists performing full mouth rehabilitation or smile makeovers.

Learning objectives:

• Identify materials used in the injection molding technique

• Understand a step-by-step method of injection molding

• Identify uses for the injection molding technique

About the speaker: Dr. Tal Wilkins IV is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. He completed a general practice residency followed by training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Georgia, now Augusta University. He is the former Assistant Director of the Medical College of Georgia’s General Practice Residency. Dr. Wilkins is a visiting faculty member, Pankey Scholar and serves on the Board of Advisors at the Pankey Institute where his focus is Advanced Restorative Dental Treatment, Complex Occlusion (Bite) Problems, Aesthetics, and Dental Implants. Additionally, Dr. Wilkins is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry where he is an accreditation Candidate, a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologist.

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