Improved Predictability With Advanced Esthetics

Improved Predictability With Advanced Esthetics is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.

Released: 11/14/2012
Review Date: 6/30/2022
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025

Overview:
Clinical success can be defined by achieving a result that is aesthetic, functional, and predictable. Today's demand for such a high level of aesthetics and predictability requires a collaborative effort between the dentist and technician. This seminar investigates the factors that allow a relationship between the dentist and technician to result in extraordinary and predictable results.

Historically, restorations have been fabricated to work within an "envelope of function". Remember, when we chew, teeth actually don’t touch. Given that fact, it isn’t during the envelope of function that teeth or restorations fail. Instead, it is when we extend beyond and into the "Envelope of Parafunction" that destruction occurs. If we can create restorations that exist within this envelope of parafunction, we have a better opportunity for success. This presentation introduces the "Outside/Inside" evaluation. This refers to seven specific steps that must be considered when developing any treatment plan. Following these steps result in restorations that are aesthetic and functional while improving predictability. Other factors that contribute to consistency and predictable restorations will be discussed.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Seven essential steps of treatment planning for aesthetics and predictability
• Implications of occlusion disease and its relation to success
• Understanding incisal edge position and tooth length
• Importance of Anterior Guidance and angle of disclusion
•  "Simple" Restorative Sequence
• Communication to the technician of the desired occlusal outcome and ensuring restoration fabrication within parafunctional parameters
• How to communicate to the technician the desired aesthetic outcome
• How digital technology can improve predictability

Note: The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

2.0 CE Credits