Upcoming Meetings and Events

Canine Substitution or Space Appropriation: The Keys to Clinical and Esthetic Success with the Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisor with Dennis B. Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD COURSE DETAILS:Canine Substitution or Space Appropriation – The Keys to Clinical and Esthetic Success with the Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisor Small spaces but big challenges; what is the best treatment option for the congenitally missing lateral incisor? What is the appropriate age to place a dental implant in a young adult? Is the missing lateral incisor really just a single tooth issue? In this program, participants will learn the key factors in determining which patient cases are best suited for space creation, and those that are appropriate for canine substitution in congenitally missing lateral incisor situations. The collaboration necessary between orthodontist, periodontist and restorative dentist for clinical success will be reviewed in detail to help the clinician understand the steps in treatment critical for esthetic and functional success. Information regarding irregularities in tooth size, shape and positions with other teeth in the maxillary arch that are commonly seen in congenitally missing lateral incisor cases will be shared. Clinical cases showing naturally esthetic restorative outcomes will be shown with step-by-step techniques demonstrated.

Beyond the Jaw: Integrating TMJ Disorder Diagnosis, Pain Relief, and Sleep Disorder Management with Hitesh Patel, DDS COURSE DETAILS: Dr. Patel will discuss the correlations between TMJ disorder and sleep apnea. He will review several case studies and provide various treatment options. Possible causes of these conditions will be uncovered and he will explain why it is that teeth and crowns crack.