Simplified Treatment of Severe Dental Erosion with Ultra-Thin CAD/CAM Occlusal Veneers
Dr Luis Henrique Schlichting
May 14th, 2019 Study Club Course
This course centres on an innovative, perception-altering approach in the treatment of moderate and severe dental erosion. Traditionally, clinicians tended to remove excessive amounts of sound tooth tissue in order to place full coverage crowns or even onlays. However, this approach has the effect of increasing the chances of periodontal complications – because margins are usually placed subgingivally – and raising ...
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The Prosthetic Revolution: A Minimally Invasive Prosthetic Procedure (MIPP)
Dr. Mauro Fradeani
June 25th, 2019 Study Club Course
COURSE OUTLINE The presentation will discuss the fundamentals required to accomplish a pleasing, functional and long lasting Aesthetic outcome: treatment plan, team collaboration, and understanding of the patient’s needs and selection of restorative materials. A myriad of factors affect the Aesthetic and functional outcome of complex cases. Properly addressing those factors will facilitate the achievement of a predictable and successful ...
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Planning the Digital Bite Lift
Dr Andrea Shepperson
July 30th, 2019 Study Club Course
The management of tooth wear demands knowledge of changes in vertical dimension. Understanding when, by how much and the techniques for assessing an appropriate vertical dimension will be discussed. Digital dentistry allows effective visualisation of the aesthetic and functional requirements in tooth wear cases. This presentation will review digital and analogue techniques for carrying out a facial and dental assessment, ...
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A-Z of Veneers Utilising Digital Workflows
Dr Angelo Lazaris
Oct. 22nd, 2019 Study Club Course
Digital protocols are fast becoming the cornerstones of contemporary aesthetic dentistry. Beyond simple smile design, the application of digital shade analysis, image enhancement, 3D smile design software, 3D printing applications and CAD/CAM restoration fabrication are innovative and unique workflows. Digital workflows introduce a new level of predictability, patient satisfaction and professional gratification. Learning Objectives • Introduction to 3D smile design ...
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Understanding Occlusion and How it is Related to TM Disorders
Dr. Jeffrey Okeson
Nov. 26th, 2019 Study Club Course
Synopsis: Dentists are the only health care providers that change patients’ occlusion. Therefore, dentists must understand when occlusal factors contribute to mastication dysfunction. Equally important is when occlusal factors do not relate to dysfunction. This presentation will describe orthopedic stability in the masticatory system and establish sound treatment goals for dentists who change patient's' occlusion. Indications will be presented regarding ...
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