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​​Join us as we discuss strategies for staging and phasing full mouth rehabilitation, with a focus on cases involving the opening of the vertical dimension. Phasing treatment is often necessary due to factors like patient financial considerations, appointment duration, and the need to maintain control over the treatment process. Special guest Nelson Rego will share valuable insights from the lab perspective, emphasizing the key communications the dental team must have with the lab to achieve successful outcomes.
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Previous Case Sessions:
Implant Esthetics: Managing the Single Tooth Challenge
Discover how to design abutments that mirror natural tooth contours to ensure optimal tissue positioning and prevent migration. Gain valuable insights from Nelson Rego, CDT, AAACD, on capturing tissue form, tooth shape, and position for perfect final outcomes. Learn the critical steps for proper provisionalization to guide tissue behavior and achieve the best results. Explore both analog and digital methods for final impressions and get practical tips for overcoming the challenges of single tooth restorations. Understand the importance of selecting the right materials to avoid issues with translucency and thickness in ceramics.
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Achieving Longer Teeth Through Comprehensive Dental Restoration
This case is centered on a patient's desire for longer teeth, a common esthetic concern among individuals with otherwise healthy dentition. However, addressing this request involved a nuanced approach considering various factors, including occlusion, facial structure, and lip support. Despite the initial simplicity of the request, a thorough examination uncovered underlying issues such as wear patterns indicative of bite problems. A comprehensive treatment plan was devised, incorporating orthodontic intervention to correct tooth alignment before proceeding with restorative work.
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Prioritizing Pre-Restorative Orthodontics for Functional Excellence
The primary challenge in this case stemmed from the patient's complaints of pain, discomfort, and underlying airway issues. Addressing these concerns required identifying a comfortable orthopedic position and determining how restorative procedures could restore function while aligning with this position. Key questions regarding the feasibility of using Invisalign to achieve the desired outcomes and the extent of restorations needed were carefully considered throughout the treatment planning process.​
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Minimally Invasive Veneer Case
The patient's chief complaint was not showing any teeth when smiling, leading to esthetic concerns. The dental and medical history revealed no functional issues, with the patient reporting no eating difficulties, joint pain, or jaw discomfort.
It was decided to deprogram the patient to address the esthetic issue and initiate a treatment plan involving opening the vertical and performing veneers and crown-lays from teeth #3-14. Despite the absence of reported functional problems, the decision to deprogram was due to the need to alter the vertical dimension, utilizing a proper orthotic position, specifically centric relation. While vertical dimension can be achieved by orthodontics and/or restorative, this patient's esthetic goal resulted in the restorative approach for this specific case.
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Comprehensive Consultation for Maxillary Restorations and Smile Transformation
The patient sought a restorative consult due to previous maxillary restorations. Referred by a periodontist, she expressed dissatisfaction, citing marginal redness and bleeding. Her dental history included orthodontics, difficulty eating certain foods, occasional teeth clenching, and dissatisfaction with the previous dental work. Seeking esthetic improvement, she desired whiter teeth and had concerns about redoing recent crowns. In repose, her canines appeared balanced, and her smile displayed well. The patient's primary concern was aesthetic, emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluation and potential restorative procedures.
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Managing Spacing Across the Entire Upper Arch: Minimally Invasive and Cost-Effective
The case analysis involved evaluating the patient's dental-facial esthetics and identifying discrepancies in tooth size and spacing. With ongoing orthodontic treatment, there was an opportunity to guide the final outcome strategically. Various methods of planning and communicating the treatment plan were discussed, including digital smile design software, and injection molding as transitional restorations. The emphasis was on achieving a balanced, esthetically pleasing result while minimizing invasiveness and cost. Ultimately, the consensus leaned towards utilizing injection molding as an efficient and economical approach to address the patient's concerns.
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Where do we put the teeth within the face?
In this complex case, the patient presents with implants, veneers, and crowns, with a primary concern of prominent gray discoloration and a slight lip imbalance from previous surgeries. Using Dental Facial Analysis (DFA), the smile and lip dynamics were assessed, revealing excessive tooth exposure. To address this, it's proposed to shorten the anterior teeth and potentially use Invisalign to intrude the canines, enhancing the smile curve. The discussion included selecting the most suitable material for this combination case and the suggestion of splinting the implants to house pink porcelain for a natural papilla effect. A similar case showed that adjusting tooth proportions significantly improved aesthetics. Effective communication with the laboratory is emphasized for optimal material selection and seamless blending to optimize outcomes.
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Harmony in Esthetics: Choosing the Right Materials
During this session, we’ll explore the intricacies of finding the balance between esthetic goal and minimizing the risks associated with tooth structure integrity, which play a crucial role in material selection for achieving a beautiful outcome. Special guest Nelson Rego, CDT, AAACD will elaborate on the considerations and decision-making process involved in selecting the most appropriate material for this particular patient case. ​
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Minimally invasive dentistry requires an understanding of natural selection, case preparation, and finishing techniques. This discussion explores lab communication and the challenges of matching and restoring implants adjacent to minimally prepped veneers.
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