Description

Fundamental Principles Of Fixed Tooth Supported Restorations

Presented by Dr. M. K. (Bobby) Baig, Prosthodontist; Dr. Mario Rotella, Prosthodontist

SADA is proud to offer an expertly crafted course on the foundational principles of fixed tooth-supported restorations. This session delves into the essential techniques for creating durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing restorations. With guidance from leading prosthodontists, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to refine your expertise and elevate the quality of your dental practice.

This course is scheduled for the same date as Geriatrics and Prosthodontics: The Symbiotic Connection. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore these complementary sessions for a comprehensive learning experience.

Description:

Fixed tooth-supported restorations, such as post and cores, crowns and bridges, are designed to replace or restore damaged or missing teeth with predictable prosthesis. The fundamental principles guiding these restorations ensure their effectiveness, longevity, and comfort. The following principles will be discussed in detail.

Expectations and Goals:

Biological Principles
- Preservation of Tooth Structure: maintain tooth structure for strength and vitality.
- Periodontal Health: Precision of fit and long-term maintenance. Optimal Periodontal Health.
- Occlusal Considerations: Restorations in harmony with natural occlusion.
- Margin Adaptation and Material Selection: Seamless marginal adaptation.
Mechanical Principles
- Retention and Resistance form (RR form): Restoration designs to meet the RR form.
Esthetic Principles
- Aesthetic Integration: Seamless integration with surrounding natural teeth in terms of color, shape, and contour.
- Proportions and Alignment: Attention to detail for restorations harmony and alignment with white and pink.
Functional and Technical (Lab) Principles
- Occlusal Harmony & Efficiency: Effective functional guidance for predictable mutually protected occlusion.
- Accuracy in Preparation and Ceramic selection: Attention to detail in tooth preparation, impression for post and cores, crowns and bridges, clinical protocols for posts and crowns.
- Proper Fabrication: New trends in digital planning and effective lab communication.
Patient-Centered / Treatment Planning Principles
- Informed Consent/Communication: Effective patient communication. Post Treatment Care.

Course Objectives:

For successful and predictable fixed tooth-supported restorations for durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing results.
In depth review of biological, mechanical, occlusal and esthetic principles.
Critical Analysis of Do’s and Don’ts for post and core, crowns and bridges.

About Course Presenters:

Dr. Mario Rotella a is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (F.R.C.D.(C)), certified specialist in Prosthodontics. Dr. Rotella focuses his practice concentrating on the treatment of complex cases of aesthetic and functional rehabilitation on natural dentition and implants, with emphasis on veneers, crowns, bridges and dentures.

Dr. Baig is the Clinical Director of Prosthodontics in the Dept of AEGD, and Associate Professor in the Department of General Dentistry, at University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Rochester New York, USA. He also works as a Clinical Instructor in Prosthodontics in Mt Sinai Hospital, and Associate In Dentistry at University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Toronto, Canada, and private practice at Dental Specialists Group, Woodbridge and Mississauga, Toronto in Ontario.He is a board-certified Prosthodontist in Canada and serves as a national examiner for NDSE National Dental Specialty Examination board of Canada; and national examiner for Prosthodontics Fellowship F.R.C.D.(C) administered by Royal College of Dentist of Canada. Dr. Baig was awarded the Part time faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching by the University of Rochester, NY, USA for the year 2019, Dr. Baig received Fellowship Award at the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics (FIADFE), Nov 2021. Manhattan New York City. Dr Baig also received an Award for Excellence in Clinical Education from the Department of AEGD, University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health in June 2023.