Challenging impression scenarios in removable prosthodontics
Speaker: Dr Mike Gregory, Bristol Dental School and private practice
Tuesday 23rd January 2024 7:30pm UK time
Aims:
- To identify common problems in impression taking
- To recognise the limitations of ‘stock’ impression trays
- To choose appropriate impression materials for any given case
- To recognise the shortcomings of some materials
Objectives:
- Appreciate the advantages of modifying ‘stock’ trays
- Be able to modify ‘stock’ impression trays for optimal extension
- Recognise when special impression techniques are required
Learning Outcomes:
Be confident in taking clinically satisfactory impressions ate the first attempt.
GDC development outcome C
Dr Mike Gregory is relatively unique in being qualified as a dental technician and a Dental Surgeon and has been teaching removable prosthetics since 1980. Since 1993 he’s been a part clinic lecturer at Bristol University Dental School. In addition, he lectures at a postgraduate level on a number of the Foundation Dental Schemes in the South West and Wales, for Health Education England and Health Education in Wales as well as running a number of courses each year for The English Southwest Postgraduate Deanery.
He also practices part time in general practice restricted to Removable Prosthodontics.