Date Milestones
Release Date
February 23, 2024
Review Date
Expiration Date
February 23, 2027
Course
Presented by
Celin Arce
DDS, MS, FACP
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Course Description
Cosmetic Dentistry, Fixed Prosthodontics
During this course a comprehensive review of current protocols and techniques required to perform a proper diagnosis and treatment plan will be described. This presentation covers the importance of a differential diagnosis for the worn dentition, a step-by-step approach how to diagnose, treatment plan and sequence esthetic rehabilitation of patients with severe worn dentition. Including smile design, bonded esthetic prototypes, all ceramic system selection based on functional needs, adhesive system selection, and bonding sequence, with a focus on occlusal management in order to minimize porcelain fractures and complications.
The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a self-study lecture presented via pre-recorded webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the pre-recorded webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Learn critical diagnostic steps in evaluating patients for smile design
- Revise key elements of interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Learn the clinical factors and challenges that come into play when treating the severely worn dentition.
- Revise ceramic selection in restoring the worn dentition.
- Learn when it is necessary to alter the vertical dimension in treating the severely worn dentition and how to design and sequence therapy to accomplish this goal.