Inaugural DentinalTubules Congress India 2017

This 10 part series was recorded at the inaugural DentinalTubules Congress in India 2017.

PDL mediated implant placement in the aesthetic zone. The root membrane technique - Dr. Miltiadis Mitsias

In this video, Dr. Miltiadis Mitsias details the root membrane technique.

Aims and objectives:

Overview of the root membrane technique, taking into consideration:

• Challenges in implant dentistry
• 3D volumetric analysis
• Immediate placement
• PDL mediated implant placement
• Indications - contraindications
• Surgical protocol
• Clinical cases
• Histology
• Results
• Trends
• Adjacent implants
• Root membrane kit: step-by-step

Need for ceramics - Dr. Deepil Mehta

In this video, Dr. Deepil Mehta discusses ceramics.

Aims and objectives:

• Understand where ceramics are needed
• Gain an overview of porcelain veneers over composite bonding
• Know the role of porcelain in biomimetic dentistry
• A brief overview of the types of porcelains
• Benefits of making conservative tooth structure preparations
• Limitations of porcelains

Material 101 for the post-amalgam era - Dr. Varsha Rao

In this video, Dr. Varsha Rao discusses material for the post-amalgam era.

Aims and objectives:

• Understand biomimetic dentistry and the use of composite resins
• Bonded porcelain replacing enamel and dentin
• Introduction to three innovative products which help to overcome restoration challenges:

          - universal bonding agents

          - modern matrix systems

          - new age composites including bulkfill and universal composites

Implants in the esthetic zone - Dr. Abhishek Gupta

In this video, Dr. Abhishek Gupta discusses implants in the esthetic zone.

Aims and objectives:

• Gain an understanding of the principles for placing implants in the esthetic zone
• The role of the dental surgeon, restorative dentist, lab technician and materials that determine successful outcomes
• Understand the SAC tool
• Factors like lip line, soft tissue, hard tissue and how to overcome deficiencies for hard and soft tissue, for optimal implant placement
• Timing of implant placement
• Understand the hard tissue factors and which procedure to undertake
• Understand soft tissue procedures and timing for grafting

Implants in the esthetic zone. Extended edentulous space - Dr. Ali Tunkiwala

In this video, Dr. Ali Tunkiwala discusses implants in the esthetic zone, considering extended edentulous spaces.

Aims and objectives:

• Understand the various protocols for implant placement in the aesthetic zone
• Gain an overview of when to use the T1, T2, T3 or T4 protocols
• The various options available for each
• Gain an insight into possible complications during the process, and how these can be managed
• Prosthetic management of severe hard and soft tissue defects

Guidelines for choosing the right prosthesis in full arch implant cases - Dr. Udatta Kher

In this video, Dr. Udatta Kher discusses guidelines for choosing the right prosthesis in full arch implant cases.

Aims and objectives:

• Understand what prosthesis to choose for fully edentulous patients
• The criteria for choosing the right prosthesis and tips on the right prosthesis
• Selecting the appropriate materials

Full arch implant prosthetics - Dr. Paresh Kale

In this video, Dr. Paresh Kale discusses full arch implant prosthetics.

Aims and objectives:

• Understand some established knowledge for success in full mouth cases
• Existing conditions and patient's needs for diagnosis
• The correct surgical, and prosthetic, options and design
• When to consider fixed vs removable prosthesis for treatment planning
• Gain an overview of the diagnosis and treatment plan stages
• Gain an overview of the correct sequencing for efficiency and success
• Selecting the right choice of materials, and techniques, for successful outcomes

Easier and simpler approach to bone grafting and implant surgery - Dr. Sam Lee

In this video, Dr. Sam Lee discusses approaches to bone grafting and implant surgery. 

Aims and objectives:

• Understand how orthodontics can help gain ridge height, or width, prior to implant placement
• Understand the main anatomical factors in dental implant procedures and adapting your technique
• Tips on how to stop palatal artery bleeding
• Raising connective tissue: the palatal artery
• Tips on the one-step drill for the lower molar region
• The crestal sinus lift kits

Aesthetic dilemmas. Treatment planning and solutions - Dr. Robert Oretti

In this video, Dr. Robert Oretti discusses aesthetic dilemmas and treatment planning. 

Aims and objectives:

• Understand the important aspects in aesthetic cases
• The possible options for cases of gummy smile
• Gain an overview of the limitations of crown lengthening procedures in such cases
• Understand treatment alternatives in aesthetic case
• Understand how to apply rapid orthodontic intrusion, as an option in cases of gummy smiles with poor aesthetics

10 tips on communicating with patients - Dr. Manish Chitnis

In this video, Dr. Manish Chitnis details tips on communicating with patients. 

Aims and objectives:

• Learn how to communicate effectively with patients to sell dental treatments
• Understand the what and why of effective communication