New Advances in the Treatment of the Esthetic Zone - The Esthetic Preview
LOD-210-00
Dr. Mario Imburgia
Using aesthetic preview and smile designing techniques in prosthetic and implant dentistry offer the clinician a great tool for different purposes:<BR><ul><li>Designing the patient's smile</li><li>Sharing the digital mock-up with the dental team</li><li>Improving communication with the patient</li></ul>This new approach allows the clinician to increase the predictability of the esthetic result of prosthetic restorations in the aesthetic zone, to optimize the clinical performance of the entire dental team and amazingly improve the communication with the patient.<BR><BR>This lecture will focus on smile design techniques starting from the ground up to new perspectives, applying these techniques to
LOD-340-00
Dr. Francesco Mintrone
English
Advantages of the New Technologies in Prosthetic Dentistry
How to successfully evaluate and present cases, including determining fees; A proven protocol
LOD-022-01
Dr. Sam Strong
This program reviews a succession of appointments to analyze cases for implant treatment. Beginning with the initial exam through diagnostic workup and case presentation, an organized method for evaluation is presented. Case presentation is a 'make it or break it' event requiring effective presentation skills and use of visual aids by the dentist or auxiliary team member. Various means of conveying this needed information are shown that will allow the patient to make an intelligent, informed decision about implant therapy and alternatives.
Endodontic Rotary Instrumentation - How to achieve maximum efficiency while eliminating failure
LOD-085-00
Dr. John T. McSpadden
There may be more instrumentation technique recommendations than there are endodontic instruments available. Obviously, all cannot be the 'best' approach. Are these techniques confusing motion with accomplishment and time with safety? This presentation describes 6 basic principles that enable the practitioner to maximize endodontic rotary instrumentation in terms of effectiveness, efficiency and safety for any type endodontic file available today and as they become available in the future. Saving valuable time and eliminating pernicious stress are the result.
LOD-296-00
Dr. Tidu Mankoo
English
Restoration of 'Failing' Single Teeth with Implants in the Aesthetic Zone - The Surgical and Prosthetic Keys to Success
Extraction Site Management for Alveolar Ridge Preservation
LOD-143-00
Prof. Eric Rompen
This lecture will focus on how to manage the extraction socket in the esthetic zone. What do we do not to lose too much volume? Management for both immediate and delayed implant placement will be discussed.<br> <br> <span class='style2'>REVIEWS/FEEDBACK:</span><br> <font color='#000000' face='verdana' size='2'><font color='#0099ff'>'An innovative approach! Dr. Rompen thoroughly describes how he applies the existing literature to tailor each treatment, providing an honest, unbiased, and methodical overview of the topic and its conventional concepts and techniques.'</font><br> <font color='#ff6600'>- Dr Sarvi Angha</font> Periodontist, Los Angeles, CA</font>
Adhesive & Esthetic Dentistry - Minimally Invasive Procedures (Part 1 of 4)
LOD-266-00
Dr. Oswaldo Scopin de Andrade
English
In Part 1 of this 4 part series on Adhesive & Esthetic Dentistry - Minimally Invasive Procedures, Dr. Oswaldo Scopin will start with a short introduction about this concept which is essential for clinical longevity. He will present his findings from a study he published showing results from a long-term analysis of laminate veneers.<br /><br />Dr Scopin will explain the important steps to achieve the 'perfect' margin of a restoration. How do you continue this year after year? What is important to maintain clinical control? How do we achieve the 'perfect' marginal adaptation? Do we change the preparation? Do we change the ceramic? Do we try to preserve more tooth structure? Each of these questions will be addressed, all with a focus on minimally invasive restorative dentistry.
CV-055
Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic
The single missing tooth patient in the anterior esthetic zone is in need of a solution that stabilizes a crown, supports healthy gingival margins, develops an esthetic emergence profile with full gingival contour and prevents the need for invasive dental treatment of the adjacent teeth.<BR><BR>Implant protocols for the single tooth patient depend on bone resorption, gingival biotype, Smile-line, general and dental health, social and professional activities, age, and budget of the patient. Success relies on the bone anatomy, soft tissue management, proper planning, surgical and restorative technique used, and factors related to patient's healing behavior.<BR><BR>The referred patient in this video is a healthy, 32-year old non-smoking male with a high lip-line and a single missing upper-right canine with no previous restorative treatment. The canine was previously removed due to boney impaction. The case is shown from the surgical side and the lab technical side. Cone beam 3-D planning and surgical template are used to plan the flap design and surgical steps of implant placements.<BR><BR>Incisions, horizontal and vertical, optimal implant position, apical GBR bone graft placement, flap release and suture placement are shown in detail through each step. The fabrication and adaptation of the zirkonia abutment and the acrylic temporary and the cementation and occlusal adjustment are shown with an exit interview of the happy patient. A follow-up result of 6 weeks and 6 months shows the guided soft tissue growth.<BR><BR>Part 1 of this patient treatment (available on CV-55) demonstrates the patient consultation, oral examination, 3D treatment planning and preparation for the surgical step and implant temporization.
The Art and Science of Surgical Crown Lengthening
LOD-137-00
Dr. Barry Wagenberg
Surgical Crown Lengthening is one of the most misunderstood and difficult procedures to perform. It's time consuming, it's technically and psychologically difficult, and requires the therapist to remove a substantial amount of tooth structure and bone around adjacent roots. The procedure that is demonstrated in this lecture will feature a technique in which you can preserve the coronal bone, and determine whether the crown lengthening procedure is feasible, or will it endanger the adjacent root structures, or will it create a set of defects prior to removing any adjacent bone.
LOD-216-00
Dr. Tidu Mankoo
The purpose of this two part series on "Restoration of 'Failing Teeth' with Implants in the Aesthetic Zone" is to help you predictably achieve highly esthetic outcomes that restore function and stand the test of time. This lecture will present the sound biological principles that can help you approach the treatment of challenging cases where your patient has a seriously compromised dentition. Surgical and prosthetic considerations will be discussed. Is the tooth maintainable? Is it more predictable to maintain the compromised tooth or extract and place an implant? We should always try to save the tooth if possible, but determining this requires analysis of the patient: How old is the patient? What is the tooth's dental history? What is the structural integrity of the tooth? What is the periodontal status? What are the functional demands? This lecture will present and discuss the key elements that we must consider when thinking about implants in the esthetic zone.