In modern day dentistry, we face many crossroads when making restorative decisions. Should we rely on traditional mechanical approaches which tend to be more aggressive or do we go with modern minimally invasive approaches. What about traditional analog vs modern digital ?

At first glance these decisions may seem obvious but all is not always what it seems. Longevity, case complexity, clinical bias, patient expectations, skill level all play a part in the decision making process. This presentation will discuss the presenter’s thought process that goes into various decisions and compare and contrast the options.

Dr Basil Mizrahi - BDS, MSc Edu, Cert in Prostho (USA)

Basil Mizrahi completed his dental training in South Africa in 1989. He then completed a 3 year partime MSc in restorative dentistry majoring in Periodontics. Subsequently he went on to complete 3 years full time specialist training in the USA in prosthodontics and implants at Louisiana State University. He is now recognised by the General Dental Council as a Specialist in Prosthodontics and Restorative dentistry.

He runs a full time, referral based private practice specialising in complex rehabilitation, aesthetic cases and dental implants. He has a highly successful dental practice and a reputation for carrying out his clinical work to the highest level of precision and expertise.

Basil is Director of Mizrahi Dental Teaching where he has been running hands-on courses in all aspects of advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry since 2006. Basil is also an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at UCL Eastman Dental Institute, a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and an active member of the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.

Educational Aims and Objectives

· Discuss Digital vs Analog planning and treatment

· Discuss Mechanical vs Adhesive dentistry

· Speed vs Quality - symbiotic or mutually exclusive

Learning outcomes

· Develop a thought process to help decision making

· Understand different perspectives on treatment options and protocols.

· Single tooth vs Comprehensive dentistry

· Discussion of procedures and protocols involved in restorative dentistry

GDC Development outcomes (A,B,,D)