Extra-Coronal Restorations

Evidence Based Extra-Coronal Restorations: Introduction.- Clinical Performance. A Healthy Start: Caries Management.- Periodontal Considerations.- Endodontic Considerations.- Tooth Surface Loss.- Immunological Reactions to Materials.- Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusal Disease. Managing Future Risks: Preserving Pulp Vitality.- Periodontal Considerations and Surgical Options.- Viability of Post and Cores.- Occlusal Control.- Tooth Surface Loss. Materials and Aesthetics: Material Choice.- Luting, Cements, and Bonding.- Implant Abutments for Crowns.-  Aesthetic Control. Planning and Provision of Extra-Coronal Restorations: History and Examination.- Core Build-Ups and Post Placement.- Fundamentals of Tooth Preparation.- Gingival Management and Retraction.- Impression Materials and Techniques.- Provisional Restorations.- Fitting and Cementation.- Adapting Crowns to Existing Prostheses.

Bob Wassell qualified with a BDS from the University of London in 1976 and gained an MSc in Conservative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute in 1984. After working at the Eastman as a lecturer, he moved to Newcastle University in 1987. He then completed his PhD in 1992 and became a senior lecturer and honorary restorative consultant at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 1996. Dr. Wassell pioneered the introduction of the MSc and MClinDent in Restorative Dentistry at Newcastle University. His research interests include management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), and the splint study published in JADA (2006) was the first controlled, prospective TMD trial carried out in general practice. He is lead author of Applied Occlusion (Quintessence) and has published more than 70 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He retired from Newcastle University in 2016.

Francis Nohl trained in medicine followed by dentistry at St. Georges Hospital and University College, London, before undertaking postgraduate training at the Eastman Dental Institute in London and at Newcastle University. He took up a Consultant post at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2000 and was appointed Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer. Dr. Nohl carries out both surgical and prosthodontic aspects of implant dentistry and leads the implant team in Newcastle responsible for service delivery and specialist clinical training. He is founder and Degree Programme Director of the Diploma in Clinical Implant Dentistry at Newcastle University.

Jimmy Steele, CBE, qualified with a BDS from the University of Dundee in 1985 and completed his PhD in 1994. He became a senior lecturer/honorary consultant at Newcastle University in 1999. He was awarded a personal Chair of Oral Health Research in 2003 and served as Head of Newcastle School of Dental Sciences from 2009 to 2016. He has authored and made major contributions to seminal textbooks on restorative