LAHORE: The Institute of Advanced Dental Sciences and Research (IADSR) held a one-day course titled "Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth." The workshop took place as part of the IADSR's 8th Professional Diploma in Advanced General Dentistry (PDAGD).
Participants were facilitated by Dr Salman Ashraf Khan, BDS, FRACDS (Australia), Head of the Department and Assistant Professor at the University of Lahore. His primary focus was on Class IV and the closure of the diastema. Dr Salman Ashraf explained that achieving aesthetic excellence with a non-aggressive minimal tooth reduction technique and direct adhesive composite resin restoration is possible. In addition, he lectured about shade choosing, colour mapping, and various preparation techniques.
He placed great emphasis on dental photography and expounded on how it might improve the quality of professionals' work. The facilitator also taught the composite layering method, peg laterals, and finishing processes, including shaping, contouring, and polishing.
The participants were also given a case study to solve and discuss newly recognised challenges in clinical practice. Participants made diagnoses, devised thorough treatment plans, and carried out practical treatments. Dr Salman Ashraf provided extensive hands-on procedures and their discussion, as well as answers to questions raised during the performance of procedures.
