Description

Aesthetically replacing missing teeth in areas of significant anterior ridge deformities has been, and still is, a significant challenge in dentistry. High aesthetic expectations and the addition of implant therapy have only increased the challenge. Therefore, it is necessary for clinicians and technicians to fully understand all the available options and limitations, as well as where, when and how to best utilize them.

This lecture will outline a new prosthetic option beside the existing surgical and orthodontic options to esthetically enhance the deficient anterior ridge. 

Emphasis will be placed on the analysis, design, benefits and manufacturing of the 3-dimensional prosthetic reconstruction of deficient ridge, as well as its ability to enhance lip support and the aesthetic result of the final tooth form (White Esthetics) and gingival design (Pink Esthetics). A detailed decision-making protocol will be suggested to help guide clinicians and technicians toward creating the most successful Esthetic and Functional outcome for their Patients.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate the limitations when restoring deficient ridges.

• Understand the decision-making process.

• Understand the importance of ideal soft tissue architecture for developing natural-looking restorations.

• The white and pink interface.

• When and how to utilise artificial gingiva.

• Clinical and laboratorial procedures when fabricating the Pink Hybrid Restoration.

CE Points : 2 points

Dr. Christian Coachman

Dr. Christian Coachman graduated in Dental Technology in 1995 and in Dentistry at the University of São Paulo/Brazil in 2002. He is a member of the Brazilian Academy and Society of Esthetic Dentistry. Moreover, Dr. Coachman attended the Ceramic Specialization ...

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