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Guney Yilmaz, DDS, PhD In this presentation, detailed information regarding the surgical use of preferred hard and soft tissue lasers for periodontal treatments and implantology is going to be shared. In order to make effective use of lasers in dentistry, the basic physical principles and technical properties of lasers are going to be highlighted. Subsequently, the basics of using hard and soft tissue lasers in periodontal surgery are going to explained as well as how clinicians can benefit from these devices in implantology will be illustrated using cases. Recorded - October 20, 2022 -
Luigi Laino, DDS, PhD Antibiotic prophylaxis during implant placement may improve short-term implant survival. The aim of this presentation is to compare the use of antibiotics in dental implant procedures in terms of cost and effectiveness. Recorded - November 8, 2022 -
Joseph Kan, DDS, MS Esthetics immediate tooth replacement, a controversial, yet intriguing treatment concept conceived more than 25 ago. While the concept has evolved over time, numerous debates had been dedicated to its validity. Now, 25 years later, questions remain: Does it maintain gingival esthetics? Does it work as well as implant in healed sites? Is it a viable option after all ? This presentation will focus on pros and cons of esthetics immediate tooth replacement. More importantly, did we validate this procedure from lessons learned by mistakes made over the past 25 years. Recorded - November 12, 2022 -
Pablo Galindo-Moreno, DDS, PhD This presentation will be focused on those surgical factors that are easier and more predictable maxillary sinus floor techniques.How these factors influence the consolidation of the graft used, prevent accidents and complications of these techniques and increase the long-term survival of implants placed in this location will be addressed. The choice of biomaterial suitable for these techniques will be discussed. Recorded - December 1, 2022 -
Robert Vogel, DDS This fast-moving clinical based presentation will provide a step by step approach to diagnosis and treatment of the fully and partially edentulous patient with removable prosthesis including overdentures and implant retained removable partial dentures. Scientifically based tips, tricks and techniques will be presented to assure long-term success with precision, productivity and ideal patient care. Issues discussed will include ideal number and position of implants, attachment selection, prosthesis design and introduction of all new prosthetics components. Recorded - December 3, 2022
