Aesthetic dentistry online congress: original programs of Klaus Müterthies, Edris Rasta and Maurizio De Stefano

– Tensile strength of restorative materials
– Static and dynamic occlusion
– How and where to start: diagnosis and prognosis
– Guidance and biomechanics of the lower jaw:

- Range of motion
- Anterior and canine envelope
- Analysis of envelope of posterior teeth.

– Vertical chewing pattern, masticatory function, and horizontal chewing pattern
– Facially driven treatment planning and generated growth analysis
– Dento-alveolar compensation according to skeletal discrepancy
– Protocols for deprogramming of the masticatory muscle
– TMJ analysis in functional rehabilitation.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

– Occlusion according to anatomy:

- Defining centric relation
- Analysis of masticatory muscles
- TMJ anatomy and condition.

– Occlusal concepts in functional and aesthetic rehabilitation
– Symptoms of unhealthy occlusion
– Parafunction or dysfunction
– Retruded contact position (RCP) and centric occlusion (ICP) pathways of occlusion
– Incisal, canine, and posterior guidance in clinical practice
– Piper classification for TMJ motion evaluation
– Clinical analysis of functional digital ceramic veneers:

- Evaluation of occlusion and TMJ
- Working with a digital articulator
- Try-in of the multilayer temporary restoration PMMA.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

– The composition and components of a single tooth restoration
– The importance of trust between dentist and patient
– Meeting with the patient in the dental laboratory
– Control of hygiene ability and mimicking the natural tooth structure
– Emotional dentistry and its impact on the success of indirect restoration
– Perfectly fitting restoration with functional and aesthetic properties in the dental laboratory
– Selecting the appropriate materials for single tooth restoration
– Techniques for achieving optimal occlusion in restorations
– Patient communication and education on the restoration process
– Managing patient expectations and satisfaction with the final restoration
– Protocols for non-invasive indirect restorations with the concept of creating an aesthetic smile. 

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

– Patients with high aesthetic demands
– Modern ceramic laminate veneers
– Classification of indications for porcelain veneers
– Understanding frictional wear and recognizing pathological conditions
– Differential diagnosis of wear caused by erosion or friction
– Identifying factors that trigger frictional wear
– The Aesthetic Pre-evaluative Temporaries (APT) concept
– Smile makeover with smile design for predictable treatment outcomes
– Clinical case studies of veneers and partial restorations in patients with functional issues and wear
– Occlusal assessment for full arch rehabilitation
– Tooth wear evaluation system
– Intermaxillary relationships and centric relation
– Concept of stable occlusion in full arch rehabilitation.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Dental technicians, General dentists.

4 lessons (3h 36min)