Hands-on Sessions
Seven hands-on workshops will be offered during the course of the meeting in order to provide attendees with a choice of learning experience. Three workshops will be offered on Thursday afternoon and two on Friday afternoon. Two additional workshops will be offered on Saturday morning. Each workshop is limited in the number of attendees in order to maximize the opportunity to learn the technique or process being taught. At least 70 percent of the activity in each workshop will be hands-on. All courses are taught by world-class experts. Because these are limited in attendance and to guarantee that we order enough equipment or materials, reserve your spot early when you register for the Annual Meeting.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
HA1: Guided Surgery – CAD CAM based assessment, treatment planning and surgical execution with NobelClinician to enhance predictable implant and prosthetic success.
Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey C. Knorr
Description: Introduction and orientation to NobelClinicianTM, Nobel Biocare’s new platform for (CB)CT guided surgery. Overview of uses from patient presentation, anatomical assessment, to treatment planning and carried forward through surgical execution.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the process of (CB)CT scan conversion into planning software
- Overview of case presentation
- Considerations of case treatment: what to look for and be aware of
- Hands-on “demo” case planning using NobelClinician software program
HA2: Immediate Placement after Extraction: The Use of Bone
Compression Technique and Novel Bone Grafting Material
Michael Peleg, DMD
Presented through a grant from MIS
This hands-on workshop will provide descriptive criteria for successful
implant placement in fresh extraction sites assisting each participant in
achieving a higher level of comfort with immediate implant placement in
fresh extraction sites. Participants will learn the placement of root form
dental implants and socket grafting in a unique step-by-step approach.
The implant placement protocol, clinical options and techniques for a
successful and predictable result will be discussed in detail. The workshop
will also cover the advantages and disadvantages, pre- and post-surgical
considerations, and management of post-surgical complications.
Learning Objectives: At the completion of this presentation, participants
should be able to:
1. Understand the pre- and post-operative considerations for immediate
implant placement and socket grafting
2. Describe the surgical techniques and anatomical considerations
3. Utilize BondBone™ graft material for socket grafting procedure
4. Identify the ways in which the MIS Bone Compression Kit can
optimize the surgical procedure
Thursday, October 21, 2010
1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
HA3: Piezoelectric Surgery Technique in Dental Implantology:
Hands-on Comparison of the Mectron, Acteon, EMS Units
Alfred "Duke" Heller, DDS, MS
Robert L. Heller, DDS
The purpose of this presentation will be to show the implant dentist the use of the modulated-frequency piezoelectric energy scalpel. High-frequency oscillations vary between the three units Mectron {Piezosurgery unit} (24kHz to 29.5kHz); Acteon {Peizotime unit} (28kHz to 36kHz); and EMS {Piezon unit} (24 to 32 kHz) modulated with a low frequency between 10 and 60 Hz, enable efficient and controlled use to accomplish many functions for the implant dentist. There are multiple uses for the modulated frequency Piezosurgery technology, but this presentation will be limited to cutting maxillary and mandibular bone to simplify bone-grafting procedures and implant placement.
Each participant will learn that the Piezoelectrical scalpel cuts bone but does not cut tissue, making it favorable technology for sinus window preparation, securing of bone block grafts, especially from lateral ramus and chin areas as well as lateral nerve repositioning procedures, without harming the inferior alveolar nerve tissue. Each participant will also learn the art of using the Piezoelectrical scalpel to split thin bone utilizing vertical bone cuts and spreading screws to place implants in thin bone maintaining buccal-lingual cortical bone to secure the implant.
Participants will use the Mectron, Acteon and EMS Piezosurgery instrumentation removing egg shell covering without tearing the egg membrane.
Participants will also have an opportunity to use the technology on calf mandibles or ribs, or artificial mandibles. Evidence-based literature will be reviewed and made available from three companies.
Learning Objectives: Attendees can expect to learn the following from the
presentation:
1. Advantages of Piezosurgery technology over rotary instrumentation
2. Why Piezosurgery cuts bone and not soft tissue
3. Use in removing ankylosed teeth, bone block donor sites, sinus
window preparation, lateral nerve repositioning
4. Comparison of at least three Piezosurgery instruments on the
market in 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
HA4: Guided Surgery – CAD CAM based assessment, treatment planning and surgical execution with NobelClinician to enhance predictable implant and prosthetic success.
Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey C. Knorr
Description: Introduction and orientation to NobelClinicianTM, Nobel Biocare’s new platform for (CB)CT guided surgery. Overview of uses from patient presentation, anatomical assessment, to treatment planning and carried forward through surgical execution.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the process of (CB)CT scan conversion into planning software
- Overview of case presentation
- Considerations of case treatment: what to look for and be aware of
- Hands-on “demo” case planning using NobelClinician software program
HA5: Excellence in Implant Surgery Through the Use of
Evidence-Based Platelet Rich Plasma Procedures
James Fennell, DDS
If you knew that there was a relatively simple, inexpensive, scientifically
proven way to improve your patients’ healing after almost any surgical
procedure that you perform, would you want to know more? If so, this
course may be for you.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP)/Platelet Rich Fibrin(PRF) is used extensively in medicine and dentistry to enhance healing after various surgical procedures. This course is designed
to bring the most recent knowledge and the most effective techniques to
those who want to use PRP/PRF in the surgical aspect of their practice. The
presenter will share extensive evidence-based research regarding bone
development as it relates to PRP/PRF and discuss how this new knowledge
applies to dental surgery. The program will also teach a simple and
inexpensive technique that will allow you to bring the use of PRP to your
practice now.
The ability to access an appropriate vein and draw a small quantity of blood is key to incorporating PRP procedures in your practice. The goal is that each course participant will gain a competency in venipuncture that will allow him/her to begin using PRP in his or her practice with confidence.
Techniques and simple instrumentation that will significantly shorten the
learning curve to develop these skills will be taught.
Learning Objectives: At the completion of this presentation, participants
should be able to:
1. Learn a relatively simple, inexpensive, and scientifically proven
technique that will allow the dentist to use platelet rich
plasma (PRP) during almost any dental surgical procedure,
including implant surgery
2. Understand the science and evidence-based literature that
supports the use of this technique
3. Learn and practice the principles of venipuncture and blood
collection so that the use of PRP can be immediately implemented
in the dental practice.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
8:00 am - noon
HA6: Re-Engineering the Biology of the Osteotomy
Robert J. Miller, DDS
Presented through a grant from Intra-Lock
This workshop will help the clinician to make critical decisions on the type
of implant system that is best for a particular case. The selection of an
implant architecture, type of bioactive surface (Ossean Surface), and
abutment system can have significant consequences on the outcome of
implant reconstruction. The use of ancillary growth factors can compress
healing times for both hard and soft tissue. This workshop will include a
hands-on demonstration of some of the newest implant designs and the use of PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin) to compress healing time and maximize crestal bone.
HA7: Botox Hands-on Workshop
Pankaj Pal Singh, DDS
Participating dentists will get a working understanding in the uses of Botox
Cosmetics and dermal fillers and enhancers, not only in the dental/oral
applications but also for the smoothing of facial lines, wrinkles, and folds.
This is very important for the dentist because they need to be able to
recommend and use these products and procedures in conjunction, not only to improve ones smile, but also the dento-facial profile.
The presentation will cover:
- Patient assessment and consultation for Botox Cosmetics and dermal fillers and enhancers for use in the facial areas
- Differentiating between static and dynamic lines and their root causes
- Review the muscular anatomy of the face and peri-oral area
- Safety and risk assessment for botulinum toxin and dermal fillers injectable therapy
- Enhancing and finishing esthetic dentistry cases with dermal fillers and Botox
- Botox treatment for TMJ and Bruxism
- Incorporating Botox and dermal fillers into your esthetic treatment plans
- Management and treatment of possible complications
- Beautiful lip augmentation, enhancing the cupid’s bow and creating the proportional lip to teeth proportion
- Eliminating smokers lines and fine lines around the mouth
- Volumizing the nasolabial folds and marionette lines and lifting the corners of the mouth
- Eliminating "number 11's" and "crow's feet"
Learning Objectives: Attendees can expect to learn the following from the
presentation:
1. Non-surgical facial enhancement esthetic procedures in today’s
cosmetic and implant practice
2. When to use Botox and when to use dermal fillers
3. How to use and administer Botox and dermal fillers
4. How to profit from and enhance your practice from these
non-traditional dental procedures