Scientific Session
Course Learning Objectives
Dr. William Becker
“Implant Restorative”
Learning objectives:
- Understand the indications and contraindications for this procedure
- Know how to diagnose bone quantity, ridge anatomy, location of vital structures
- Become familiar with rationale for using minimally invasive procedures whenever possible.
Dr. Markus Blatz
“The Esthetic Update in Implant Dentistry: From Single Teeth to Full Mouth Restorations”
Learning objectives:
- Understand clinical application of esthetic guidelines for implant-supported restorations
- Differentiate types of current esthetic restorative protocols and materials as well as their advantages and disadvantages in implant dentistry
- Understand the limitations of modern esthetic materials and their successful implementation based on scientific evidence
Dr. Stephen J. Chu
“Treatment Planning Strategies for the Anterior Dentition: Biometric Determinates for Teeth and Implants”
Learning objectives:
- Discuss how to analyze and treat tooth size discrepancies
- Describe solutions to gingival architecture problems involving interdisciplinary treatment approaches
Dr. Lyndon Cooper
“Beyond Subjective Esthetics; Data-Based Management of Esthetic Tooth Replacement: an Academic Center’s Experience”
Learning objectives:
- Appreciate what criteria are related to objective management of dental implant esthetics.
- Understand the relative merit of implant placement in healed ridges versus extraction sockets.
- Learn to use diagnostic information to guide clinical procedures leading to predictable esthetic implant tooth replacement
Dr. J. Terry Green
“Integrating Occlusion & Dental Implants”
Learning objectives:
- How to diagnose treatment of most common occlusal problems
- Crown cementation problems and solutions
- How to evaluate anterior guidance
- Simple way to evaluate and educate patients
Dr. Joseph R. Greenberg
“A Close Look at the Anterior Esthetic Cental Composition: Creating Attractive Tooth Proportions that Harmonize with Facial Esthetics”
Learning objectives:
- Understand the importance of Dento-Facial harmony in esthetic restorative dentistry
- Know how to examine, diagnose and treatment plan to achieve predictable anterior restorations that enhance facial attractiveness
- See the use of some new instrumentation (Esthetic Gauges, Facial Plane Relator) used by the speaker to achieve certain results.
Mr. Lars M. Hansson
“Innovative Restorative Option for the Maxillary Arch Using Split Cast and Cad Cam Technology”
Learning objectives:
- Understand the Importance of establishing a protocol for comprehensive treatment
- Planning and communication between the restorative dentist and the laboratory technician to archive the best possible long term restoration for the patient.
Dr. Ernesto A. Lee
“Implant Supported vs. Tooth Supported Prosthesis: Evidence Based Decision Making in the Esthetic Zone”
Learning objectives:
- Understand the limitations of ridge augmentation procedures as well as the potential compromises of implant therapy in the esthetic zone.
- Identify clinical scenarios where implant placement is contraindicated, and tooth supported restorations may result in a more predictable outcome.
- Utilize the available evidence to evaluate the prognosis of either treatment approach and develop a rationale for its application.
Mr. Mark G. Marinbach
“Custom Abutments – To Use or Not to Use – That is the Question”
Learning objectives:
- Understand the over use of custom implant abutments
- Know how to decide when and when not to use custom abutments
- Become Familiar with different materials used in fabricating custom abutments
- Learn when to say “NO” to your laboratory’s suggestion to use a custom abutment
- What type of abutment to use when esthetics are a high priority
- How to lower your laboratory bill without sacrificing quality
Dr. Carl Misch
“Extract and Immediate Implant Insertion: Risks and Benefits ”
Learning objectives:
The participants will
- learn some of the consequences of complications in implant dentistry
- observe the complications which may occur from immediate implant insertion after tooth extraction
- learn methods to improve the implant location after tooth extraction
Lynn Mortilla
“Maintenance of Dental Implants”
Learning objectives:
- Understand the importance of long term care & maintenance
- Know how to assess the health and disease of implants and restorations
- Become familiar with clinical maintenance techniques
Dr. Brad J. Potter
“Imaging for Implant Dentistry – Life in the CBCT World”
Learning objectives:
- Overview of current CBCT machines and software
- Use of limitations of CBCT in post-operative assessments
- Fundamentals of interpretation of CBCT images
- Three-dimensional imaging in surgical site assessment and diagnosis
Dr. Ariel J. Raigrodski
“Abutment Selection in the Esthetic Zone: Current Concepts of Materials and Design”
Learning objectives:
- Discuss concepts of soft-tissue management for implant-supported restorations in the esthetic zone.
- Discuss how the unique properties of zirconia favor its use for implant abutments in the esthetic zone.
- Discuss how the features of CAD/CAM technology support the fabrication of zirconia custom abutments and their advantages over zirconia stock abutments.
Dr. Thomas Rams
“Microbiology of Peri-implantitis”
Learning objectives:
- Identify plaque biofilm around dental Implants
- Contrast plaque biofilm during peri-implantitis
- Propose antimicrobial strategies for peri-implantitis
Dr. Ward Smalley
“Implant Position and Restorative Solutions”
Learning objectives:
- Illustrate and clarify the benefits of optimal space appropriation in partially edentulous patients
- Demonstrate how to determine optimal space appropriation for implant placement
- Show how optimal space appropriation can be established using toothborne and implant anchorage
Dr. Paul Stoodley
“Biofilms and the Oral Environment”
Learning objectives:
- Understand the etiology of device-related bacterial infections.
- Learn how to manage device-related infections
- Learn how to prevent device-related infections
Dr. Alan V. Sulikowski and Mr. Aki Yoshida, CDT
“Implant Esthetics, How You Plan for Restorative Success with Your Laboratory”
Learning objectives:
- Understand the complexities of implant esthetics
- Know how to communicate with your dental technician to excel at results
- Become familiar with the concept of subgingival esthetics
Dr. Jon Suzuki
“Bisphosphonates and Peridontal and Implant Surgery”
Learning objectives:
- Identify bisphosphonates and medical indications
- Describe clinical impact of bisphosphonates on dental and periodontal health
- Provide ADA recommendations for management of the bisphosphonate patient
- What is the surgical impact of dental implants during bisphosphonate therapies?
Dr. Hom-Lay Wang
“Management of Implant Complications and Peri-implantitis”
Learning objectives:
- Know how to properly manage peri-implantitis
- Recognize etiologic factors that may contribute to implant complications
- Learn how to prevent future implant complications
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