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