Why Guided Surgery (Part 2) - Edentulous Treatment Options
LOD-139-00
Dr. Christopher B. Marchack
The treatment of the fully edentulous patient with computer assisted tomography, computer assisted surgical planning software, and a guided surgical technique using a stereo-lithography surgical template for implant placement has five-year clinical studies reported. Initial issues with esthetics and fit of the prosthesis are concerns. This presentation will discuss the treatment of the fully edentulous arch, treatment factors, and treatment options. At the conclusion of the presentation a demonstration will be performed treatment planning the edentulous patient using a surgical planning software program.
Piezosurgery - State of the Art in Implantology
LOD-138-00
Dr. Tomaso Vercellotti
Through the use of Piezosurgery (invented by Dr. Vercellotti) the new surgical technique, Differential Implant Site Preparation, will be introduced in order to optimize the bone preparation to obtain the best implant positioning. <br><br>Bone surface characteristics after Piezosurgery will be compared to that after twist-drill.<br><br>Advantages of Piezosurgery, such as less healing time, and easier post-op, will be discussed. <br><br>One of the most interesting applications is to do the Implant Site Preparation at the time of tooth extraction. This technique offers the beginner the opportunity to modify and correct mistakes during the surgery to obtain an optimal surgical result in the end.
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.
State of the Art in Sinus Augmentation - Current and Future Trends
LOD-136-00
Dr. Ziv Mazor
In this presentation, the presenter will show what is the current situation and treatment regarding sinus augmentation. The presenter will discuss what we know today as closed and open approach to sinus augmentation and also what type of grafting materials in these situations, and what types of implants to use in sinus augmention, and, what kind of surgical interventions we can offer our patients. The presenter will also discuss the future of Sinus Augmentation, which involves a minimally invasive balloon elevation approach. This will not only minimize the treatment time of the operator, but, also, the post-op will be reduced to a minimum for our patients.
Immediate Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone
LOD-135-00
Dr. Joseph Kan
This lecture will focus on the dynamics of gingival tissue, and how it responds to immediate, compared to delayed from a scientific and clinical perspective. The key points for achieving optimal gingival esthetics will be discussed.
Why Guided Surgery (Part 1) - A Restorative Perspective
LOD-134-00
Dr. Christopher B. Marchack
To achieve an ideal prosthetic result with dental implants, it takes proper treatment planning. The use of surgical templates, helps ensure the correct implant position. Traditional implant placement, with conventional surgical templates are restorative driven, although it does not account for anatomical factors that will make it impossible to place the implant. CAD/CAM surgical templates or guided templates, through the use of surgical planning software allows for a restorative driven implant placement along with a three dimensional view of the patient’s anatomy. This presentation will discuss the advantages of guided surgery in treating patients with this advancing technology.
LOD-133-00
Dr. Andre Saadoun
A major evolution in periodontology has taken place with less invasive surgery and more sophisticated approaches.<br><br>The predictability of the different therapeutic modalities and the long-term prognosis involve a scientific approach in all clinical procedures using one or several delicate osseous and/or muco-gingival plastic surgeries.<br><br>Part 2 focuses on the treatment of gingival recession.
Crown Lengthening - Part 1 of Achieving Esthetic Predictability in Periodontology (2 Part Series)
LOD-132-00
Dr. Andre Saadoun
A major evolution in periodontology has taken place with less invasive surgery and more sophisticated approaches.<br><br>The predictability of the different therapeutic modalities and the long-term prognosis involve a scientific approach in all clinical procedures using one or several delicate osseous and/or muco-gingival plastic surgeries.
Implant Practice Management and Marketing
LOD-123-00
Dr. Zeljko Popadic
This presentation covers the important steps in clinical practice how to communicate the skills of an implant clinician and how to organize the dental office staff. In todays modern world, a clinician has to be trained to be a manager running a small, medium or large corporation. How do I motivate my staff? How do i brand my office or clinic? What logo do I use to represent me and my skills? What communication do I have with my patients locally or further off? Can the internet be used to introduce and position a dental office in front of the eyes of a prospective patient and what should be placed into a website? These are all questions which are important for a clinician today and Dr. Popadic has impressive knowledge in this topic and knows how to transfer it to his colleagues.
Treatment of Complications in Sinus Grafting
LOD-122-00
Dr. Istvan Urban
This lecture covers some of the most important points in implant surgery and in particular in sinus bone graft surgery which have to do with preventing problems and complications and how to diagnose and treat them when they arise. It is very difficult to find a scientific presentation on this topic and is therefore highly recommended for the implant clinician who performs or is getting ready to perform sinus bone graft surgery.