Biological Data for Bone Integration

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Dr. Peter Schupbach

The scientific evidence on the biomaterial surface TiUniteTM will be given and compared to other implant surfaces. Several studies confirm and support the clinical benefits of the remarkable osseoconductive properties of TiUniteTM, allowing bone to grow along the implant surface and into the pores of the surface. This results in faster osseointegration and higher biological stability, thus minimizing time at risk for effective and safe Immediate FunctionTM. The clinical implications of TiUnite as Immdiate FunctionTM, reduced marginal bone loss, soft tissue integration and predictable esthetics will be discussed. In addition the scientific evidence of micro grooves along the threads and around the implant shoulder will be given. The introduction of the Groovy technology provides yet another step in implant development. With this technology, the speed of osseointegration can be further increased. The biological stability is enhanced by up to 30% allowing the use of groovy implants in soft bone.

Are Single Tooth Implants Right for Your Practice?

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Dr. Jack Hahn

The participants in this program will see how simple and predictable single implant placements can be. Dr. Jack Hahn has over thirty years of experience in Implant Dentistry and has taught general dentists world-wide. Doctors who have taken Dr. Hahn�?�¢�??�??s course are placing their own safe, simple predictable implants.

Complications in Dentoalveolar Surgery

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Dr. Earl Freymiller

Although the risks of complications associated with dentoalveolar surgery can oftentimes be greatly reduced, they cannot be completely eliminated. It is impossible to practice dentoalveolar surgery without experiencing the occasional complication. In the course of this lecture, the more common complications will be discussed in detail, as well as some less commonly encountered complications that have the potential for serious consequences. The lecture will specifically focus on ways to prevent or reduce the risk of various complications, how to recognize complications when they occur, and appropriate methods of treatment

Immediate Tooth Replacement - Its Longevity & Complications

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Dr. Joseph Kan

Achieving anterior implant esthetics is a challenging and demanding procedure. To create implant restorations with harmonious gingival contour that emulate nature is a fusion of science and art. Understanding the biologic and physiologic limitations of the soft and hard tissue will facilitate predictability in simple to complex esthetic situations. This presentation will focus on current treatment philosophies and methodologies for immediate tooth replacement in the esthetic zone. Equal emphasis will be placed on the diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical and prosthetic management of soft and hard tissue for optimal anterior implant esthetics. In addition, long term results along with potential complications will be reported.

Guided Surgery for the Immediate Loading of Implant

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Dr. Henry Takei

Guided surgery offers many benefits to both patient and dentist involving decreased morbidity, little post operative pain and swelling, immediate return to function and little interference with work and social life. Dentists can achieve greater predictability, more precise planning, enhanced esthetic results, greater flexibility and expanded possibilities for different treatment options. Nevertheless traditional methods of implant treatment are still an integral part of everyday practice. This session will focus on a global view of implant treatment planning from the missing single tooth to the total edentulous mouth and will emphasis contemporary options and patient preference.

Restoring the Small Gap Using Implants

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Dr. Roland Glauser

Today, dental implants are routinely used to restore missing teeth in all regions of the jaws. However, replacing single, small-sized teeth like upper lateral and lower incisors is often limited due to available mesio-distal space. The diameter of conventional, small platform 2-piece implants is mostly around 3,3 to 3,5 mm. With regard to neighbouring teeth, a minimal distance between implant and root of around 1,2-1.5 mm is recommended in order to maintain interproximal attachment levels at natural abutments. Thus, an overall mesio-distal gap size of at least 6 to 6,5 mm is needed when selecting conventional implants. With the introduction of 1-piece implants, now smaller diameters down to 3 mm are possible without jeopardizing the long-term fracture resistance. In combination with an adequate surgical and prosthetic protocol, these 1-piece implants represent a new treatment option for restoring small sized gaps with a mesio-distal width of down to 5 mm.

Challenging Composite Restoration With Free-Hand-Bonding - An Illusion Became Reality

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Dr. Didier Dietschi

The growing concern of patients for tissue preservation and oral aesthetics has rejuvenated 'free-hand bonding with composites' and made it a primary treatment option for the anterior teeth. This lecture covers fundamental knowledge about color and optical properties, different treatment options with composite restorations, and provides a comprehensive description of clinical procedures.

Optimalization of Sinus Augmentation Procedures

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Prof. Massimo Simion

This program will explore the literature, materials and techniques for augmenting the maxillary sinus. An evidence-based review of sinus lift techniques will be presented and will provide the audience with the necessary means and know-how for improving and optimizing the short-term and long-term prognosis for both the sinus lift procedure and for the implants placed in sinus lift procedures. The suitability of various bone grafts and bone replacement materials will be presented as well as the platelet-rich plasma technique (PRP) in addition to stem cell enhancement. Traditional techniques like the osteotome and lateral window as well as variations like simultaneous vertical ridge augmentation will be reviewed. Intra-operative and post-operative complications will be discussed and steps given as how to prevent them.

All-Ceramic Solutions On Teeth & Implants

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Dr. Edward A. McLaren

Designing anterior restorations with optimum esthetics requires correct treatment planning, evaluation of a suitable ceramic material, and skillful application and techniques. The use of metal-free ceramic materials allows to achieve excellent esthetic results in the anterior area for crowns and veneers fabrication. Material selection with dental ceramist is fundamental in management of complex rehabilitation cases. Several clinical follow-up of glass ceramic and alumina and zirconia systems indicate the adequacy of these materials for anterior and posterior restorations. Clinical and technical suggestions for obtaining esthetic and durable results will be supplied.

Contemporary Approaches to Soft Tissue Behavior Around Dental Implants

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Dr. Bernard Touati

The ultimate test of every successful dental restoration is the long-lasting health of the surrounding soft tissues, which should be achieved predictably in each and every surgical and restorative implant treatment. This WebLIVE! will depict cutting edge treatment modalities of gingival integration concepts to obtain the optimal conditions, utilizing innovative papilla techniques, atraumatic surgical techniques and titanium, alumina, zirconia materials toward functional and natural-looking restorations.<br><br>The lecture will cover transmucosal biocompatibility of implant, abutment, and restorative materials, submergence/emergence profiles, connections/disconnections of prosthetic parts, scanning or impression of abutments connected during 1st stage surgery, and explore treatment options from diagnostic models through immediate provisionals to the optimal definitive ceramic-based restorations.