Bonding of Ceramic Veneers 2009 – Part 1
State of the art in bonding, maintenance and repair techniques for porcelain veneers.

Bonding of Ceramic Veneers 2009 – Part 3
The state of the art in bonding, maintenance and repair techniques for porcelain veneers.

Multidisciplinary Esthetic Resolutions for Anterior Dentition: Integrating Science & Art
Not all patients can be treated the same; there are numerous methods and approaches we must consider before providing a service to our patients that include types of materials, surgery, minimally invasive restorative dentistry, prosthetics, etc. This lecture will take you through a decision tree of minimally invasive approaches to consider for multidisciplinary esthetic dentistry from a restorative and prosthetic point of view. Including a large emphasis on the science behind products and materials available in the market today.

Complete Dentures - Success by Design - Part 1
Dr. Aldo Leopardi, prosthodontist, outlines in great detail the necessary techniques required for successful full denture prosthodontics.

Management of Occlusion and Vertical Dimension in Esthetic Restorative Dentistry
Beautiful, functional anterior and posterior treatment is both an art and a science. This lecture introduces a philosophy of practice that provides exceptional dental care through a comprehensive functional and aesthetic approach

Hot Topics in Adhesion and Etchable Dental Ceramics
Esthetics and minimally invasive therapy are among the driving forces behind many successful restorative practices. Key among the tools clinicians require to deliver on patient expectations are etchable ceramic restorations and our ability to achieve a durable and long lasting bond when placing them. The technologies utilized, both ceramic and adhesive are constantly being upgraded.

Visual Esthetic Smile Design: Driving the Restorative Plan
Digital Smile Design is a multipurpose digital tool with clinically relevant advantages: It can strengthen esthetic diagnostic abilities, improve communication between team members, help organize treatment planning, create predictable systems throughout treatment phases, enhance patients’ education and motivation, and increase the effectiveness of case presentation. This article describes the main steps of introducing this practical tool to the clinician’s esthetic restorative practice.

Optimizing Tissue Esthetics of Single Tooth Implants
With optimized planning, precise placement of the fixture, and the use of laser technology to reduce tissue trauma we can minimize the bone and tissue changes during the surgical phase. During the restorative phase creation of proper tissue contours using the CO2 laser and control of tooth form to position tissue set the stage for obtaining optimal esthetic results.

A Technique for Making Impressions of Deeply Placed Implants
Precise fit between dental implants and the superstructure is important for the long term success of implants and implant-supported prostheses. One factor which may influence the accuracy of the definitive prosthesis is the stability of the impression coping in polymerized impression material. In some circumstances, an implant must be placed well below the gingival margin, meaning that most of the impression coping will also be situated subgingivally with no contact with the impression material. This can result in reduced stability of the impression coping, allowing it to rotate when fastening the implant analog. This article describes a simple technique that involves the use of a roll of composite resin, tray adhesive, and a small amount of occlusal registration material applied around a transfer coping in a direct implant impression.

A Simple Technique to Create an Interim Provisional Restoration
It is usually a challenge for a patient to feel immediately comfortable with his or her new smile. One of the best ways to gain patient acceptance of the new smile is to place provisional restorations that mimic the final ceramic restoration in both tooth form and color.

The Interproximal Height of Bone as a Prognostic Guide to Esthetic Tooth Replacement
Predictable interproximal soft tissue dimensions measured from the most coronal IHB (note: measurements rounded to nearest half millimeter for clinical relevance and utilization).