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The Keystone Dental Group presents a one-day conference to discuss the latest innovations in Immediate Solutions, Full-Arch Rehabilitation, Aesthetic Restorations and more, presented by world-renowned thought leaders and educators.

6 CE credits will be provided per event.
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Key Conferences 2021
The Keystone Dental Group presents a one-day conference to discuss the latest innovations in Immediate Solutions, Full-Arch Rehabilitation, Aesthetic Restorations and more, presented by world-renowned thought leaders and educators.

6 CE credits will be provided per event.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
OCTOBER 15, 2021
PROGRAM CHAIR
Dr. Peter Wöhrle

Dr. Tara Aghaloo
Dr. Saj Jivraj
Dr. Michael Klein
Dr. Mariano Polack
Dr. Chandur Wadhwani
Dr. Hooman Zarrinkelk
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ROME, ITALY
OCTOBER 29, 2021
PROGRAM CHAIR
Dr. Giano Ricci

Dr. Oded Bahat
Dr. Riccardo Benzi
Dr. Michael Klein
Dr. Giorgio Tabanella
Dr. Dennis Tarnow
Dr. Gabor Tepper
Dr. Peter Wöhrle

All presentations will be in English. Simultaneous translation to Italian will be available.

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6 CE credits will be provided per event.

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For more information please email Education@KeystoneDental.com or call 844-413-2100.

Keystone Dental Group reserves the right to change speakers, times and content without notice.
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12/1/2020 to 11/30/2023

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KEY CONFERENCE
PROGRAM CHAIRS
BOSTON, MA
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Peter S. Wöhrle
DMD, MMedSc
Dr. Peter S. Wöhrle received his DMD degree (cum laude) and a Master of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology from Harvard University. In addition, Dr. Wöhrle completed the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics and the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and a four-year certified dental technician program in Switzerland.

While at Harvard, he worked with his mentor, Dr. Paul Schnitman, on the groundbreaking concept of immediate loading of Branemark implants. Once in private practice in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Wöhrle applied these principles to the concept of immediate tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone. His private clinic in Newport Beach, California, is limited to implant and prosthetic dentistry.
ROME, ITALY
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Giano Ricci
MD, DDS, MScD
Dr. Giano Ricci graduated in medicine and surgery and went on to specialize in dentistry at the University of Florence. In 1972, he started his professional career in periodontology at Boston University, where after 2 years of study he obtained a Master of Science degree in periodontology. He moved back to Italy from the United States in 1974 and since then has specialized exclusively in periodontology in his practice in Florence. In 1986, he also began to work in the field of implantology. During his stay in the United States, he was actively involved in studies and research in the field of histology and published a book entitled Periodontal Disease: A Didactic and Pictorial Review together with Henry Goldman and Morris Ruben (Boston University Press, 1975). He is co-founder, past president, and active member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and Past President of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED).
WORLD-RENOWNED
FACULTY
Tara Aghaloo
DDS, MD, PhD
Immediate molar implants: are they ready for prime time?
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Oded Bahat
BDS, MSD, FACD
Orofacial Changes Associated with Surgical Implant Reconstruction: Observations, Limitations and Solutions
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Riccardo Benzi
MD, DDS
Full-arch rehabilitation with tilted implants
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David A. Gelb
DDS
The Intricacies of Immediate Implant Surgery: Details that Result in Long-Term Excellence
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Graziano Giglio
DDS
Achieving Optimal Implant Aesthetics Using a Team Approach
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Saj Jivraj
DDS, MS.Ed.
Material Selection for Full-arch Implant Frameworks
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Michael Klein
DDS
The Real Digital Revolution: When, What and How to Create a Useful Digital Workflow
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Jay Neugarten
DDS, MD, FACS
Full-Arch & Complex Rehabilitations: Why Guided Surgical Placement?
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Mariano Polack
DDS, MS
Hack it! Alternative digital solutions in implant dentistry
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Anthony Sallustio
DDS
3D Implant Planning: What Technology do you Need in Your Office and Why?
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Giorgio Tabanella
DDS
Novel Approaches and Strategies for Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Augmentation: Why, When and How
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Dennis Tarnow
DDS
Interdisciplinary Management of Problem AEsthetic Cases
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Prof. Gabor Tepper
MD, DMD, PhD
Adaptation of immediate protocols: a key to patient satisfaction and increased patient flow
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Gregory Toback
DMD, MS
Fully Guided Surgery: From Single Units to Full-arch
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Chandur Wadhwani
DDS, MSD
Tightening up your implant successes – Why screw loosening is the most frequent implant restorative complication
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Peter Wöhrle
DMD, MMedSc
Combining Digital workflow with surgical execution and prosthetic management to maximize esthetic outcome
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Hooman Zarrinkelk
DDS
Graft-Avoiding full-arch rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla
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BOSTON, MA
KEY CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
KEY CONFERENCE
Venue
 
THE WESTIN
SOUTH COAST PLAZA
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

Room Blocks Available
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Thursday, 14
October 2021
INNOVATION PRESENTATION
with Cocktail Reception
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Friday, 15
October 2021
REGISTRATION
with Cocktail Reception
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
SCIENTIFIC SESSION
8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
 

6 CE Credits Provided
PROGRAM CHAIR
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Peter Wöhrle
DMD, MMedSc
Dr. Peter S. Wöhrle received his DMD degree (cum laude) and a Master of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology from Harvard University. In addition, Dr. Wöhrle completed the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics and the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and a four-year certified dental technician program in Switzerland.

While at Harvard, he worked with his mentor, Dr. Paul Schnitman, on the groundbreaking concept of immediate loading of Branemark implants. Once in private practice in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Wöhrle applied these principles to the concept of immediate tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone. His private clinic in Newport Beach, California, is limited to implant and prosthetic dentistry.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
FACULTY
Saj Jivraj
DDS, MS.Ed.
Material Selection for Full-arch Implant Frameworks
Full-arch implant therapy in implant dentistry has grown exponentially in recent years. There is now an inexhaustible supply of frameworks, designs, and materials. Currently there are no real guidelines as to the appropriate selection and design of frameworks. This presentation will provide a decision tree for material selection. Guidelines will be provided that may be useful in deciding which type of framework is suitable for most situations. In addition, recommendations for suitable matching of framework to restorative material will be discussed. The ultimate aim being esthetics, form, function, and longevity to approach that of traditional metal ceramic implant supported prosthesis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • The participant will learn how to select materials for specific indications.

  • The participant will learn about specific design features for different materials.

  • The participant will understand the laboratory process.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Saj Jivraj completed his dental degree at the University of Manchester in England and his Advanced Prosthodontic training at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He is the Former Chairman Section of Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at University of Southern California School of Dentistry. Dr Jivraj currently holds a Faculty Position as an Associate Clinical Professor at the USC School of Dentistry, and Clinical teacher at the Eastmann Dental institute in London. He is Co-Founder of the Digital Dentistry Institute (www.ddidental.com) which is a global training institute which provided dental professionals advanced training in Aesthetic and Implant procedures. Dr Jivraj maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry in Oxnard CA.
Hooman Zarrinkelk
DDS
Graft-Avoiding full-arch rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla
Edentulous patients as well as individuals with failing dentition who demand fixed prosthetic rehabilitation face time-consuming, uncomfortable, and costly bone grafting procedures. For patients and dental clinicians treating them, the perceived complexity of rehabilitation is perhaps one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome on the road to treatment acceptance. Graft-avoiding concepts represent a streamlined approach to treatment with elimination of grafting and utilizing minimal armamentarium available in most surgical offices. To be successful, clinicians must recognize the absolute requirements that must be satisfied in all cases. During this lecture the speaker will highlight the absolute surgical and prosthetic factors to be considered for successful treatment of atrophic maxilla. The speakers will also outline surgical technique modifications in situations where traditional approach would be difficult. Surgical considerations and techniques will be discussed utilizing actual cases.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this webinar session attendees should be able to:

 

  • Properly select cases for full-arch rehabilitation.

  • Understand the diagnostic principals in treatment of atrophic maxilla. Be familiar with surgical techniques for placement of dental implants.

  • Be familiar with prosthetic principals of rehabilitation.
BIOGRAPHY
Doctor Zarrinkelk received his dental degree from Loma Linda University. Following dental school, he was appointed as “Research Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Hospital. He returned to California to complete his Oral & maxillofacial surgical residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a fellow of both, American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Zarrinkelk maintains a private practice in Southern California with emphasis on complex dental implant rehabilitation and is the director of ZAGA center Los Angeles.
Mariano Polack
DDS, MS
Hack it! Alternative digital solutions in implant dentistry
The digital dental revolution has been around for some time, but it has only recently become a major player in implant dentistry. The conjunction of high-quality scanners, low-cost 3D printers, open software, and indication specific implants places the dental team in a unique position to control all aspects of implant therapy. While digital users are well versed in the traditional workflows of these devices, the applications are truly only limited by the clinician’s/lab tech’s imagination. Digital implant dentistry allows the implant team to “hack” traditional workflows and improve communication while making treatment more effective and efficient. This exciting and cutting-edge presentation will help dentists incorporate “outside the box” digital techniques using intraoral scanning, 3D printing, guided surgery, and CAD/CAM design to increase productivity, lower costs, improve esthetics, and provide more effective and predictable implant dentistry.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this presentation participants should be able to:

  • Understand how the combination of digital technology and indication specific implants can simplify preoperative planning, guided surgery and enhance the predictability of the restorative plan

  • Identify digital “hacks” that will reduce cost and accelerate the completion of clinical cases.

  • Learn creative ways to utilize intraoral scanning, free CAD software and 3D printing to optimize the emergence profile in the esthetic zone.
Biography
Dr. Polack earned his dental degree in 1995 and his specialty training in Prosthodontics and Master of Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 2000. Since then, Dr. Polack has been involved full-time in private practice in Northern Virginia. Between 2002 and 2004, he was also a Guest Scientist at the Ceramics Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology where he was involved in several dental ceramic research projects. Dr. Polack has published more than 40 abstracts and papers on prosthodontics and dental materials in various scientific journals and lectures both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Prosthodontics, American Dental Association, and a founding member of the multi-specialty Gainesville Study Club in Northern Virginia.
Chandur Wadhwani
DDS, MSD
Tightening up your implant successes – Why screw loosening is the most frequent implant restorative complication
Knowledge: Most dentists have little understanding of screw mechanics (preload, torque, torsion, yield, plastic/elastic deformation) leaving us vulnerable to techniques we are unfamiliar with that could negatively impact our patients as well as ourselves.

Calibration: Clinical torque wrenches have been reported to over torque by 400% — with every dentists calibrating their torque tools (as required ISO 6789-2017) — which should be done after every time, especially after autoclaving.

Instructions: The dental literature cites incorrect and fabricated screw tightening techniques that are ineffective and uneconomical. Manufacturers: Fail to provide tightening procedures according to their particular screw material and coatings.

Dentists: Mis-read their torque devices due to parallax errors, sometimes as much as 40% below target torque.

This lecture is designed to provide you the latest research from several USA university institutions implant screw joints to help improve long-term success, and simply help you not to screw up!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Latest research on screw design and surfaces- how to tighten Gold, DLC, Titanium, screws

  • Torque wrench issues- all have problems and may fail to deliver the desired torque- find out how to improve your own torque limiting device

  • Which tightening protocols to follow- which ones are incorrect

  • Knowledge behind how a screw joint can be optimized or destroyed by what you do.
Biography
Originally from London, England, Dr. Wadhwani received his undergraduate degree from the University College London School of Dentistry and was awarded honors and distinction in Dental Surgery. He taught at the dental school in London as a clinical lecturer in the restorative department for many years. He received his specialty certificate in Prosthodontics as well as a Master’s Degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2004. Dr. Wadhwani is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at UW, and also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University and Clinical Assistant Professor at Oregon Health & Science University.
Tara Aghaloo
DDS, MD, PhD
Immediate molar implants: are they ready for prime time?
Dental implants are a known and predictable treatment option for missing teeth, where most patients today desire this therapy. Although implant survival is extremely high, these favorable outcomes depend greatly on proper case selection, minimizing medical risk factors, careful surgical and prosthetic execution, and prevention and management of complications. In clinical practice, patient demands are becoming more difficult to meet, where they often seek immediate implants with immediate function. This leaves the practicing clinician with a dilemma of meeting patient expectations, but often without scientific evidence for our treatment protocols. Are immediate implants as successful as delayed implant placement? Should immediate implants be limited to anterior teeth only? Are immediate molar implants stable long term? Is patient satisfaction improved when providing shorter treatment times? This presentation will discuss immediate implant placement, from single tooth to full-arch, including diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical and prosthetic execution, maintenance, and complications to help the practicing clinician meet the challenges of meeting patient demands without compromising long-term results.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • This lecture will discuss evidence for immediate implant placement, from single tooth to full arch reconstruction.

  • This lecture will discuss strategies to identify and prevent unfavorable outcomes in the immediate implant patient.

  • This lecture will discuss the use of immediate molar implants, and evidence to support their use.
Full-arch rehabilitation with tilted implants
Dr. Tara Aghaloo is Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She completed her dental training at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency and M.D. at UCLA. Subsequently, she completed a Ph.D. in oral biology at UCLA. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Her clinical practice focuses on bone and soft tissue regeneration and dental implants. She is also active in professional organizations where she is the 35th President of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO), Board Member of SORG North America, member of the Osteo Science Foundation Scientific Review Committee, member of AAOMS committees, fellow of the ITI, and section editor of IJOMI.
Michael Klein
DDS
The Real Digital Revolution: When, What and How to Create a Useful Digital Workflow
The goal of digital technology in the clinical environment is not to eliminate the impression material or place an implant without a flap. The benefit of digital technology is to improve the way we practice dentistry by offering advantages through the use of technologically enabled innovative workflows.

Improve your clinical process in everyday procedures including comprehensive patient evaluation, immediate solutions, revolutionizing the try-in, managing the broken provisional, simplifying your surgical and restorative procedures, reducing the number of patient visits, and shortening treatment time during patient visits.

Additional topics that will be discussed include what technology you should have in a clinical setting, what material considerations are there, the benefits of using a virtual lab technician, milling vs printing, reline vs printing, digital impression taking at surgery, and using low-dose CT as an impression technique.

This presentation will introduce solutions that can be implemented today using currently available clinical dental technology and will challenge the audience to change the way they provide their patient’s with treatment solutions.
LEARNING
  • Know what technology you need in a clinical setting and the material considerations.

  • Improve the process for everyday procedures.

  • Learn how to use innovate workflows in daily practice.
BIOGRAPHY
Michael Klein, D.D.S. graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School. He went on to complete a General Practice Residency program at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Klein received his training in Oral Implantology by completing a two year, full-time Fellowship in Oral Implantology and Biomaterials at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then completed Specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Dr. Klein was a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the Department of Periodontology and Implantology for 17 years. Dr. Klein is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI). He is a Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration and a Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics. He has pioneered the technology used in computer guidance for dental implant surgery and holds multiple patents for this technology. He has co-authored a book, The Atlas of Oral Implantology, as well as numerous book chapters and articles on Implant Dentistry. Dr. Klein speaks nationally as well as internationally on a variety of topics in Oral Implantology. Dr. Klein is the CTO of the Keystone Dental Group.
ROME, ITALY
KEY CONFERENCE
Venue
 
A. ROMA
LIFESTYLE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
Via Giorgio Zoega, 59
00164 Roma RM, Italy
+39 06 8780 0168

Room Blocks Available
Thursday, 28
October 2021
INNOVATION PRESENTATION
with Cocktail Reception
6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Friday, 29
October 2021
REGISTRATION
with Cocktail Reception
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
SCIENTIFIC SESSION
8:00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
All presentations will be in English. Simultaneous translation to Italian will be available.
PROGRAM CHAIR
ROME, ITALY
Giano Ricci
MD, DDS, MScD
Dr. Giano Ricci graduated in medicine and surgery and went on to specialize in dentistry at the University of Florence. In 1972, he started his professional career in periodontology at Boston University, where after 2 years of study he obtained a Master of Science degree in periodontology. He moved back to Italy from the United States in 1974 and since then has specialized exclusively in periodontology in his practice in Florence. In 1986, he also began to work in the field of implantology. During his stay in the United States, he was actively involved in studies and research in the field of histology and published a book entitled Periodontal Disease: A Didactic and Pictorial Review together with Henry Goldman and Morris Ruben (Boston University Press, 1975). He is co-founder, past president, and active member of the Italian Society of Periodontology and Past President of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED).
ROME, ITALY
FACULTY
Riccardo Benzi
MD, DDS
Full-arch rehabilitation with tilted implants
In the late 1990s, knowledge of bone physiology and the biomechanics of implants provided insights to clinician to practice immediate loading procedures. In an article published in 2007, “Single mandibular first molar implants with flapless guided surgery and immediate function: Preliminary clinical and radiographic results of a prospective study, stated that safe replacement of single mandibular first molars with an immediate prosthesis is possible with flapless surgery and premanufactured individualized abutments and crowns. Further defining the practical approach to obtaining high survival rates in immediate loading with guided surgery. In 2000, articles demonstrating the biomechanics of utilizing tilted implants was a starting pointing for many research groups on advancing in full-arch rehabilitation, this led to a technique and protocol by Professor Malo in 2003.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Gain an understanding of the evolution of immediate loading

  • Gain an understanding of the tilted implants in full arch rehabilitation
BIOGRAPHY
He degreed, in 1984, in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pavia, voting 110/110 and honours. In 1987 he certified in Odontostomatology, with full marks. In 1988-1989 he attended a Post-graduate Course in Periodontology, directed by Dr. A. Zemella Dal 1998 ad ora ha collaborato a molti progetti di ricerca Clinica della Nobelbiocare ed in particolare relativamente ai protocolli sul carico immediato, sulla Guided Surgery ed al protocollo “All on 4”; dal 2010 collabora direttamente con Paulo Malo e la sua Clinica, attualmente anche con un rapporto di Partnership Clinica diretta. He collaborated with Degussa Friadent, from 1998 to 2005, in the research and development of Ankylos implant system, in particular concerning the aesthetic and the implant components, regarding the matters related to prosthetic in immediate loading, as well as the quick prostethization methods on complex polygons and simplified flapless surgical protocols, other than CAD/CAM prosthetic application. He collaborated with with Micerium, from 2006 to 2009, he has been Responsable for the “Research & Development” of the Implant Department and as Coordinator of the basic and clinical scientific research. Also he has been codeveloper, with its creator Dr. Massimo Frascaria, of the
Dennis Tarnow
DDS
Interdisciplinary Management of Problem AEsthetic Cases
The treatment planning of complex cases requires the highest level of knowledge and skill of the treating team. It is an orchestration of procedures including proper sequencing and timing that makes the difference. An envisionment of the final case before starting is required to know where the goal of treatment will be directed. This, in conjunction with the patients’ needs and clinical situation, comprises the decision-making process for what is the best treatment for the patient. Problems facing the team such as: Which teeth to save or extract? Should implants be placed immediately or in a delayed protocol? Should multiple implants be placed in the aesthetic zone? When and how to include orthodontics if needed for sight development? Should pink ceramic be used or should ridge augmentation be performed? Should the case be splinted or broken up into separate bridges or individual teeth? How to provisionalize the case throughout treatment? When to immediate load cases versus do a serial extraction case? These concerns will be addressed in this interdisciplinary approach to our most challenging cases.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Describe the aesthetic risk factors for treatment of anterior teeth

  • Indicate different uses of ceramics as final prosthesis

  • Discuss tissue modifications around teeth and implants

  • Provisionalization of cases throughout the treatment
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Tarnow, a graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry, is a specialist in both periodontics and prosthodontics, and former chairman of the college’s Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Presently, Director of Implant Education at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Dr. Tarnow has written over 100 scientific papers and has co-authored or contributed chapters to several textbooks, including “Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry”. Additionally, he is section editor of two dental journals and on the advisory boards of five others. One of the most sought-after speakers at international dental implant symposiums, Dr. Tarnow is the recipient of numerous awards for his many significant contributions to dentistry.
Prof. Gabor Tepper
MD, DMD, PhD
Adaptation of immediate protocols: a key to patient satisfaction and increased patient flow
This presentation will focus on immediate protocols and how they can benefit your practice, both from a clinical as well as from a patient acceptance point of view.

Today we have solid evidence and consensus that immediate protocols offer equal and sometimes higher predictability than conventional therapy. In today’s environment it’s a necessity to make these protocols part of how we treatment plan our patients. This presentation will show the concepts and clinical options of making immediate protocols simple and predictable to implement in any dental practice— starting Monday morning.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Understanding immediacy

  • Choosing an implant which can deliver immediate treatment

  • Case selection - what to avoid

  • Immediacy as a business model
BIOGRAPHY
Prof. Tepper graduated from medical school sub auspiciis presidentis & from dental school with distinction. He simultaneously taught head- and neck anatomy for 16 years at the Vienna Medical University. After postgraduate studies at UCLA he joined the department for oral surgery at the MUW - the medical university of Vienna, Austria where he was in charge of postgraduate education and specialised in implantology & oral surgery. Today his private practice focuses on immediate implantology & prosthetics with over 40k implants placed. Prof. Teppers constant goal is to develop concepts in implantology which fight overtherapy, reduce surgical risks and trauma thus providing for a better patient experience. He gave more than 350 presentations about his main topic all over the world Dr. Tepper received 12 national and international awards and published scientific publications in journals and textbooks.
Giorgio Tabanella
DDS
NOVEL APPROACHES AND STRATEGIES FOR PERI-IMPLANT SOFT TISSUE AUGMENTATION: WHY, WHEN AND HOW
Endosseous dental implants have been used successfully for decades to replace missing teeth or teeth with poor prognosis. As long as the implants are inserted following a 3D prosthetic driven direction and surrounded by a minimum volume of bone matrix the implant treatment can be safely considered long-lasting. However the fact that an implant is properly functioning is not necessarily associated to success. In fact, many dental implants can present esthetics or functional alterations in the soft tissues morphology and texture that jeopardize the success rate of the therapy. Soft tissue defects around dental implants, such as papilla or volume loss, peri-implant recession and alterations of the ridge color and/or texture, lead to esthetic and functional critical issues. Treatments of these defects around implants are more demanding than in teeth because peri-implant tissue exhibits different anatomical and histological characteristics. Recent studies have shown that the peri-implant mucosa can play a major role in the sealing of the implant platform thus preventing bacterial ingrowth. A good quality, quantity and thickness of the peri-implant soft tissue is also critical to achieve biomimetics and pink esthetics. It has been reported that about one-third of the inserted implants may then require a connective tissue graft. However, this approach could be considered too invasive when multiple implants need to be treated with mucogingival plastic procedures. The “Buccal Pedicle Flap” and its modifications will be presented as a novel technique to boost the peri-implant mucosa without the need of invasive procedures thus allowing to obtain the desirable mucosa volume and quality. This approach would lead to a more stable tissues, no peri-implant bone loss or peri-implantitis and ultimately higher success rate in modern implant dentistry.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the importance of the peri-implant mucosa

  • Being able to detect the critical numbers for mucosa health

  • Evaluate the surgical alternatives to boost the peri-implant mucosa

  • Understand in details the critical steps to perform the “Buccal Pedicle Flap”

  • Obtain a full understanding of the concept of mucosa integration and soft tissue sealing

  • Understand how to prevent or treat complications and failures in dental medicine
Biography
Dr. Tabanella is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Active Member of the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and author of the book “Retreatment of failures in dental medicine”. He graduated from the University of Southern California-Los Angeles-USA where he obtained the Certificate in Periodontics as well as the Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology. He was awarded “Outstanding Periodontal Researcher In Surgery And Implantology” by the California Society of Periodontists for his study on bone remodeling. He is the Scientific Coordinator of the International Implant Conference, Director of O.R.E.C.-Oral Reconstruction and Education Center (WWW.TABANELLAOREC.COM), and reviewer and author of original articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Tabanella lectures in Europe, Asia, Middle East, South Africa as well as in the US on implant and periodontal surgery, aesthetic management in dental implant and periodontal therapy, peri-implant bone remodeling, soft and hard tissue reconstruction around natural teeth and implants as well as the re-treatment of failures. His research focuses on tissue regeneration and augmentation with different bone and soft graft materials, peri-implant and dental bone loss, novel protocols for the repair of ailing dental implants. He maintains a private practice in Rome, Italy where he also holds advanced courses and live surgeries on tissue regeneration and re-treatment of implant failures for a limited numbers of participants.
Peter Wöhrle
DMD, MMedSc
Combining Digital workflow with surgical execution and prosthetic management to maximize esthetic outcome
Implant treatment options to satisfy patient’s needs and desires have evolved continuously with increasing attention to quality of survival, and delivery of these services in a timely, predictable and cost-effective fashion.

As more advanced treatment concepts such as CT-assisted diagnosis, minimally invasive guided surgery and immediate restorations progress, the outcome of treatment has become more predictable. This allows for a significantly reduced complexity, facilitates the process, delivers the solution in an expedient and cost-effective manner, enhances the patient experience, and provides the necessary information for proper evaluation and critical decisions.

This program highlights diagnostic and treatment planning issues, basic digital data acquisition, and their transformation into surgical tools. Case selection criteria are decisive, and thus will be highlighted. Finally, the altered flow of treatment will be discussed comprehensively. Prosthetic restorations, from single tooth to full-arch cases, will be detailed in relationship to emergence profile, type of restorative materials, and case design. Provisionalization as it relates to patient management during the active treatment will be scrutinized, as will immediate loading protocols.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the advantages of CT assisted treatment planning.

  • Appreciate the workflow from patient acquisition to delivery of final restoration.

  • Understand the different areas throughout treatment where CT or CAD/CAM based tools can enhance outcome.

  • Understand the various prosthetic techniques and materials used to restore patients with implant-supported restorations.
Biography
Dr. Peter S. Wöhrle received his DMD degree «cum laude» and a Master of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology from Harvard University. In addition, Dr. Wöhrle completed the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics and the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and a four-year certified dental technician program in Switzerland.

While at Harvard, he worked with his mentor, Dr. Paul Schnitman, on the groundbreaking concept of immediate loading of Branemark implants. Once in private practice in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Wöhrle applied these principles to the concept of immediate tooth replacement in the aesthetic zone. More recently, Dr. Wöhrle focuses on the development of enhanced implant designs and on improving the digital workflow as it relates to Implant Dentistry.

He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the American College of Prosthodontists. Dr. Wöhrle is one of few dentists worldwide with formal training in the interrelating areas of implant surgery, implant prosthodontics and implant laboratory technology.

His private clinic in Newport Beach, California, is limited to implant and prosthetic dentistry.
Oded Bahat
BDS, MSD, FACD
Orofacial Changes Associated with Surgical Implant Reconstruction: Observations, Limitations and Solutions
The goal of digital technology in the clinical environment is not to eliminate the impression material or place an implant without a flap. The benefit of digital technology is to improve the way we practice dentistry by offering advantages through the use of technologically enabled innovative workflows.

Improve your clinical process in everyday procedures including comprehensive patient evaluation, immediate solutions, revolutionizing the try-in, managing the broken provisional, simplifying your surgical and restorative procedures, reducing the number of patient visits, and shortening treatment time during patient visits.

Additional topics that will be discussed include what technology you should have in a clinical setting, what material considerations are there, the benefits of using a virtual lab technician, milling vs printing, reline vs printing, digital impression taking at surgery, and using low-dose CT as an impression technique.

This presentation will introduce solutions that can be implemented today using currently available clinical dental technology and will challenge the audience to change the way they provide their patient’s with treatment solutions.
Learning Objectives
  • Identify the potential vectors in both men and women should clinically significant adult onset craniofacial changes occur

  • Explore the surgical planning possibilities to minimize or slow down the impact of such changes

  • For patients already treated, review surgical procedures to correct undesirable esthetic results as well as maintain, evaluate and potentially correct actions if they become necessary
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Bahat graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand School of Medicine and Dentistry in South Africa in 1977. He received his specialty degree in Periodontology and his M.S.D from the University of Washington in 1981. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology since 1986. He was the chairman and director of the Post Doctorate Periodontics at the University of Southern California School Of Dentistry in Los Angeles, California from1983-87. He lectured extensively nationally and internationally on many surgical topics primarily related to surgical reconstruction of bone, soft tissue and implant reconstruction. He has published over 50 scientific articles and has edited multiple chapters in various textbooks. He is on the review board of the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants as well as The Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. He is currently in a private practice limited to surgical reconstruction implant surgery and periodontics in Beverly Hills, California. In 2018 Dr. Bahat was the recipient of the Master Clinician Award from the American Academy of Periodontology. In June of 2019 Dr. Bahat was the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Periodontics, California Society of Periodontics.
Michael Klein
DDS
The Real Digital Revolution: When, What and How to Create a Useful Digital Workflow
The goal of digital technology in the clinical environment is not to eliminate the impression material or place an implant without a flap. The benefit of digital technology is to improve the way we practice dentistry by offering advantages through the use of technologically enabled innovative workflows.

Improve your clinical process in everyday procedures including comprehensive patient evaluation, immediate solutions, revolutionizing the try-in, managing the broken provisional, simplifying your surgical and restorative procedures, reducing the number of patient visits, and shortening treatment time during patient visits.

Additional topics that will be discussed include what technology you should have in a clinical setting, what material considerations are there, the benefits of using a virtual lab technician, milling vs printing, reline vs printing, digital impression taking at surgery, and using low-dose CT as an impression technique.

This presentation will introduce solutions that can be implemented today using currently available clinical dental technology and will challenge the audience to change the way they provide their patient’s with treatment solutions.
Full-arch rehabilitation with tilted implants
  • Know what technology you need in a clinical setting and the material considerations.

  • Improve the process for everyday procedures.

  • Learn how to use innovate workflows in daily practice.
BIOGRAPHY
Michael Klein, D.D.S. graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School. He went on to complete a General Practice Residency program at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Klein received his training in Oral Implantology by completing a two year, full-time Fellowship in Oral Implantology and Biomaterials at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then completed Specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Klein was a Clinical Associate Professor at New York University College of Dentistry in the Department of Periodontology and Implantology for 17 years. Dr. Klein is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is a diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI). He is a Fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration and a Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics. He has pioneered the technology used in computer guidance for dental implant surgery and holds multiple patents for this technology. He has co-authored a book, The Atlas of Oral Implantology, as well as numerous book chapters and articles on Implant Dentistry. Dr. Klein speaks nationally as well as internationally on a variety of topics in Oral Implantology. Dr. Klein is the CTO of the Keystone Dental Group.
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