DAY 2 - FRIDAY
Dr. Greggory Kinzer & Dr. Robert R. Winter
Treatment Planning: Restoration vs. Removal
&
Managing Esthetics and Tooth Wear
January 30 | 8:00AM - 12:30PM | 4 CE Credits
Course Outline (Treatment Planning: Restoration vs. Removal)
One of the most challenging situations often encountered by dentists is: Can a tooth be predictably restored or should it be removed? Given the high success rate of dental implants reported in the literature, it is not uncommon for questionable teeth that “could” be restored, to instead be removed in favor of implants. It must be remembered though that osseointegration rates are merely one factor that needs to be considered for successful treatment, the esthetic impact of removing teeth must also be considered. This presentation will discuss the factors that must be evaluated to determine when teeth can predictably be saved, as well as the different treatment modalities that may be utilized. To help aid in this treatment planning process, a systematic approach will be followed that comprehensively looks at Esthetic, Functional, Structural, and Biologic issues relevant to the situation.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key structural areas to evaluate when deciding to save or extract
- The esthetic benefits of maintaining teeth vs. extraction
- Discuss the current treatment modalities that can be utilized to aid in saving teeth
Course Outline (Managing Esthetics and Tooth Wear)
No single factor has as much influence on the long-term predictability of restorations as the occlusion. This is especially true with the increased use of all-ceramic restorations and implants. To increase the predictability of the restorative treatment and reduce the potential for ceramic fractures, special attention needs to be given to the occlusal design, especially in patients with a worn dentition. This presentation promises to provide practical information that can be taken back to the office and implemented, whether the restoration is a single tooth or an entire arch.
Learning Objectives
- Diagnosis / Etiology of tooth wear.
- Learn the occlusal requirements for patients with edge-to-edge, crossover, and pathway wear.
- How to test esthetics and occlusion with trial therapy.
- Learn how ‘Airway’ evaluation and treatment plays a role in managing patients with tooth wear.
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