The use of MTA in Clinical and Surgical Endodontics
LOD-082-00
Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci
Recently, Dr. Mahmoud Torabinejad of Loma Linda University, California, has developed a new cement named Mineral Trioxide Aggregate which appears to have all of the characteristics requested of the ideal cement to seal pathways of communications between the pulp and the oral cavity (mechanical and carious pulp exposures), and between the root canal system and the periodontium (iatrogenic perforations, open apices, resorbed apices, root-end preparations).<br><br>MTA is an endodontic cement that is extremely biocompatible, capable of stimulating healing and osteogenesis, and is hydrophilic. MTA is a powder that consists of fine trioxides (Tricalcium oxide, Silicate oxide, Bismute oxide) and other hydrophilic particles (Tricalcium silicate, Tricalcium aluminate, responsible for the chemical and physical properties of this aggregate), which set in the presence of moisture. Hydration of the powder results in formation of a colloidal gel with a pH of 12.5, that solidifies to a hard solid structure in approximately three-four hours. This cement is different from other materials currently in use because of its biocompatibility, antibacterial properties, marginal adaptation and sealing properties, and its hydrophilic nature.<br><br>The characteristic that distinguishes MTA from other materials used to date in endodontics is its hydrophilic properties. Materials used to repair perforations, to seal the retro-preparation in surgical endodontics, to close open apices, or to protect the pulp in direct pulp capping, are inevitably in contact with blood and other tissue fluids. Moisture may be an important factor due to its potential effects on the physical properties and sealing ability of the restorative materials. As shown by Torabinejad et al., MTA is the only material that is not affected by moisture or blood contamination: the presence or absence or blood seems not to affect the sealing ability of the mineral trioxide aggregate.<br><br>During the presentation, several cases of treatment with MTA will be showed. Aim of the presentation is to show the indications and the technique for the correct use of this relatively new material: how to seal an open apex, how to repair a strip-perforation under the microscope, how to protect a pulp exposure to perform a direct pulp capping, how to use MTA during surgery to seal the retroprep.<br><br>In conclusion, the viewers should be able to appreciate the advantages of this material, which made our treatments more predictable and gave us the possibility to save teeth otherwise condemned to extraction.
Impression Techniques in Implant Dentistry
LOD-081-00
Dr. Christopher Ho
This lecture covers the various principles and procedures of accurate impression taking. The requirements of impression materials will be discussed and recommendations made as to the most reliable materials to use along with directions on the use of custom vs. stock trays.Different impression techniques will be discussed with a step by step discussion highlighted with videos of the different procedures. Demonstration of capturing developed soft tissue profiles around implants will be shown, and explanation of the passive fit around multiple unit fixed prostheses covered.
Periodontal Plastic Surgery for Enhanced Esthetic Outcomes (THAI LANGUAGE ONLY)
LOD-080-00
Asst. Prof. Pintippa Bunyaratavej
Periodontal Plastic Surgery for Enhanced Esthetic Outcomes (THAI LANGUAGE ONLY)
Advanced Implant Surgery - Site Development, Function and Esthetics (ITALIAN LANGUAGE ONLY)
LOD-079-00
Prof. Massimo Simion
Advanced Implant Surgery - Site Development, Function and Esthetics (ITALIAN LANGUAGE ONLY)
Chirurgia Implantare avanzata di mascellari totalmente edentuli (ITALIAN LANGUAGE ONLY)
LOD-078-00
Prof. Massimo Simion
Chirurgia Implantare avanzata di mascellari totalmente edentuli (ITALIAN LANGUAGE ONLY)
Surgical Microscope for Periodontal Plastic Surgery & Implants (JAPANESE LANGUAGE ONLY)
LOD-077-00j
Dr. Masahiro Minami
Surgical Microscope for Periodontal Plastic Surgery & Implants (JAPANESE LANGUAGE ONLY)
LOD-076-00
New Advances in Esthetic Implant Dentistry - Results with different Implant designs and prosthetic solutions
Aspectos Biologicos em Implantes Unitarios (PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE ONLY)
LOD-073-00p
Dr. Mario Groisman
Aspectos Biologicos em Implantes Unitarios (PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE ONLY)
Clinical Pharmacology - What Every Dentist Should Know
LOD-072-00
Dr. Anthony Feck
Modern dentistry has expanded the arsenal of services to restore patients oral health and cosmetic needs like never before. These changes have corresponded to an increasingly complex medical environment where patients are presenting at a more advanced age, with more medical conditions, and taking more medications. Understanding the pharmacology as it relates to their systems and how the drugs they are taking, as well as those we intend to administer affect the patient, one another, and our planned treatment is necessary for a safe and successful outcome to our planned care.
3 Lecture Series on Soft Tissue Management around Natural Teeth and Implants
LOD-071-00
Dr. Eric van Dooren
Lecture 01: Perio-prosthetic Considerations Around Dental Implants<br>Also available individually Lecture-On-Demand 047-00<br><br>Lecture 02: Perio-prosthetic Considerations Around Dental Natural Teeth<br>Also available individually Lecture-On-Demand 048-00<br><br>Lecture 03: New Advances In Soft Tissue Esthetics Around Teeth and Implants<br>Also available individually Lecture-On-Demand 049-00