Vertipreps for Plonkers
A seven-module online guide to vertical preparations, from indications and bur selection through temporaries, laboratory communication and cementation.
Course provider
When
Available on request
Duration
Self-paced online course
Where
Online
Overview
About this course
Protrusive Guidance introduces vertical tooth preparation through seven online modules, clinical examples and a complete case walkthrough. The course is aimed at dentists new to the technique as well as those extending their restorative skills.
Programme
- Indications, contraindications and the principles behind vertical preparations.
- Bur selection and a step-by-step preparation sequence.
- Common preparation errors, restorative materials and soft-tissue management.
- Temporisation, laboratory protocols and measures to reduce chipping.
- Fitting, cementation and troubleshooting.
- A complete clinical case from planning through delivery.
- A bonus lesson, quiz and further problem-solving.
Additional material covers laboratory stages, purchasing Batt burs and a case involving a second molar with a short clinical crown. The teaching uses online demonstrations; no supervised patient treatment is included in the advertised format.
Standalone purchase and Ultimate membership access are available, with instant access and updates advertised. Check the current fee, VAT treatment, CPD allocation and access period before purchase.
Outcomes
What you will learn
- Recognise appropriate cases for vertical preparation.
- Understand preparation, temporisation and laboratory workflows.
- Plan fitting and cementation and evaluate complications.
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