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Congress XXIV Scientific ProgramSeptember 23-26, 2009Essay ProgramDr. Bill Becker
Minimally Invasive Implant Placement: A Concept Whose Time Has ComeMinimally invasive surgery is routinely performed by our medical colleagues. It behooves surgeons to use the least invasive method of surgery when operating on our patients. This presentation will briefly review the concept of minimally invasive surgery and adapt some of the principles of less invasive surgery to dental implant placement. We will review the indications and limitations of the procedure and present patient documentation from a multicenter study that evaluated implant placement using minimally invasive procedures. The procedure is evidenced based. ___________________ Dr. Jeff Brucia
Diagnosis and Treatment for Predictable Advanced Restorative DentistryDiagnosis and treatment planning for comprehensive restorative dentistry is absolutely necessary to ensure the best possible chance for successful treatment. It is estimated that more than 80% of restorative failures are due to clinical error, not material selection. Learn when occlusal factors may play a role in temporomandibular disorder and how to restore them using the latest materials coupled with the time-tested approach of occlusion and gnathology. Based on solid principles, clinical cases will guide you through the management of more involved cases including joint and muscle pain management and indications for full mouth restorative care. ______________________ Dr. Tom Colquitt
For Want of a Nail: What to know before attempting to restore teethTreatment planning should not begin by depressing the foot control of the handpiece to prepare teeth for restorations. Careful analysis and planning should precede this action. This presentation will focus on the importance of diagnostic casts prior to and during actual treatment in order to successfully fulfill our treatment objectives. Anatomically mounted diagnostic casts provide a wealth of information. If we ignore or omit this essential phase of patient treatment, we proceed at our own peril. ______________________
Dr. Terry Donovan
The Role of All-ceramic Crowns in Contemporary Restorative DentistryThis presentation will evaluate existing all-ceramic systems and compare their relative esthetic potential and potential lifespan using properly fabricated metal-ceramic restorations as the gold standard. Suggestions for use of different systems in specific clinical situations will be given based on available clinical evidence. ______________________ Dr. Don Downs
Starting And Maintaining a Study ClubSeveral study clubs are evaluated in an effort to understand what it is that makes them successful. There are several rules or parameters which are common to all. These common factors can be helpful to anyone hoping to start a group. ______________________ Dr. Tom Dumont
The Case and Process for Mandibular StabilizationOne of the most important and compelling questions in comprehensive restorative dentistry is: “At what exact jaw position should I build my cases?” Fortunately, there is an answer to that question validated by biology. When optimal natural dental systems are measured with the teeth in maximum intercuspation, the condyles are invariably secure in the glenoid fossae. Therefore, if our goal is to replicate ideal biology to the best of our ability, we should seek that position for our cases. This lecture provides sound criteria and a technique for achieving that endeavor given the variables of the human condition. ______________________ Dr. Charlie Goodacre
A New Day in the Life of OcclusionRecently developed digital content containing 3D animations improve visualization and understanding of mastication, border movements and condylar movements. Dr Goodacre will demonstrate the value these animations in the teaching of occlusion and present a synopsis of evidence related to mastication, border movements and condylar movements. He will also show the benefits of combining this evidence and animations. ______________________ Dr. Henry Gremillion
Bruxism and Dentistry's New Frontier; Sleep DisturbancesThe course objectives include understanding the implications of sleep architecture on movement disorders during sleep, recognizing the destructive effects of sleep disturbance bruxism, developing individualized plans of care for sleep disturbances and nocturnal bruxism and conceptualizing management of mechanical stresses in the masticatory system via reversible approaches to care (occlusal orthosis therapy). ______________________ Dr. Barry Hilligan
An Approach to Restorative Dentistry Incorporating Surgical InterventionThere are times when the cranial base to mandible relationship is so severely compromised that the only answer to your patient’s occlusal problems lies in a multidisciplinary approach utilizing the Oral Surgeon and the Restorative Dentist. The Orthodontists have utilized this concept for years with good results. It behooves the Restorative Dentist to consider all different methodologies and options for the health of our patients. Dr. Hilligan will discuss the various different surgeries necessary to achieve the Biologic Model in systems, which are not amenable to normal restorative options. He will also present before and after results to show the effectiveness of the different systemic approaches. ______________________ Dr. Bob Kerstein
Computer-Guided occlusal AdjustmentComputerized occlusal analysis predictably educates the operator as to where extreme forces, dislodging forces, and time prematurities, are present on natural teeth and dental/implant prostheses. When paired with simultaneous EMG recordings of the muscles of mastication, it is possible to visualize how computer-guided occlusal adjustments create immediate therapeutic neuromuscular improvements in weak and hyperactive jaw muscles. This presentation will detail the research on articulating paper, and illustrate the muscular improvements that can be obtained when computer-guided occlusal adjusting is paired simultaneous EMG recording. _____________________ Dr. Jay Levy
Pathways of Occlusion: The Neurophysiologic Basis for Optimal Occlusal FunctionThe occlusion of the teeth involves a suite of complex oromotor behaviors. How and why we move and posture our jaws as well where we choose to bite are integrated responses of higher brain functions and peripheral sensations from the teeth, jaws and oral musculature. In altering tooth form or position dentists may unknowingly manipulate oromotor behaviors and cause destructive occlusal problems. A basic understanding of the neural pathways and receptors utilized during the occlusion of the teeth can enable the restorative dentist to create harmonious oromotor behaviors that lead to efficient masticatory function. This lecture will outline the neurophysiologic mechanisms that underlie occlusion discuss their clinical significance. _____________________
Dr. John PetriniAdjustment Free Maximum Intercuspation DentistryFew things in dentistry can be more frustrating than having to aggressively adjust a crown or onlay at the cementation appointment. Even though the tooth is prepared properly, impressed with full arch impression trays, mounted with a face-bow on a semi-adjustable articulator, waxed and cast to full and proper occlusion, the restoration is often "high" upon delivery. Why? The presenter will review the theories behind this phenomena and discuss techniques to overcome the problem. Seating a crown should be a pleasant and easy experience for both the doctor and the patient. _____________________ Dr. Mark Piper
Are You Joint Based? Your Patients Are!Bite instability issues can be perplexing barriers to restorative success. Joint based occlusion focuses upon detailed imaged anatomy of the temporomandibular joint from 21st century CT and MRI scan technology. Altered joint vertical and horizontal dimensions are related specifically to the development of Class II malocclusion, anterior open bite, posterior occlusal prematurities, occlusal plane canting, dental and skeletal midline discrepancies, restricted envelope of function, anterior and posterior occlusal wear, and occlusal relationships and to project future occlusal instability. _____________________ Dr. Mark Yamamoto
Condylar Bone RegenerationPresentation of TMD case in a patient with condylar flattening and osteo-arthritis . Treated with initial occlusal correction and followed with tomograms at the end of a 10 month period. For A List Of The Table Clinics Please click here
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