B.O.P.T. сoncept encyclopedia. For prosthodontists and dental technicians

The traditional approach of fixed prosthetic restorations: clinical stages

Finish line geometry: biological and mechanical aspects 

The causes of soft-tissue recessions in the field of prosthetics

Simplified Prosthetics Protocol (SPP): key aspects

Advantages of vertical preparation

Crown contour: methods of formation

Protocol of teeth preparation: instruments and methods

Temporary prosthetics: clinical recommendations.

Obtaining the final impression: the time of taking the impression and the impression materials

Methods for obtaining working prints

Materials for prosthetics: key aspects of working with lithium disilicate

Laboratory stages when working in the technique of vertical preparation

Aesthetical and mechanical behavior of all-ceramic restoration materials in vertical geometry 

Mistakes in vertical preparation of teeth

Artificial сervical contour: prevention methods

Clinical cases of application of the SPP.

Philosophy of the concept of BOPT on natural teeth

Types of preparation: the effectiveness of horizontal and vertical preparation

The reaction of soft tissues to different types of preparation

The biological advantages of the technique BOPT

Remodeling of the eruption contour due to a prosthetic restoration

Working with a thin periodontal phenotype

Cementation of prosthetic restorations: materials

Principles of preparation in the concept of BOPT

Protocol of prosthetic restoration in the concept of BOPT on natural teeth and implants

Histological substantiation of the concept of BOPT

Digital protocol BOPT

Manufacture of veneers in the concept of BOPT

Philosophy BOPT in posterior teeth and implants

Indications for the use of BOPT.

The principles of the concept BOPT and its advantages

Preparation with a finish line: indications

Overcontour: pros and cons

Modern-day applications of the biological width

Contouring temporary restorations for BOPT concept

Diagnosis and preparation of a treatment plan: a clinical example

Vertical preparation: stages, tools and recommendations

Creating a smile design in the BOPT concept

Gingitage: the concept and biological aspects 

Criteria for determining the depth of preparation

The role of temporary prosthetic restoration

Laboratory stage: features of the dental technician's work in the BOPT concept

Soft tissue stability: a clinical example.

Basic principles of BOPT concept

Fundamental differences between a natural tooth and an implant

Application of the concept of BOPT in implantology

Bone level and Tissue level implants: the main differences and trends

Changes in bone tissue after tooth extraction: aesthetic aspects of implantation planning 

Preservation of the gingival papilla: the key to success

The concept of BOPT for implantation in posterior teeth.

Preparation of teeth: anatomical aspects

Finish line design

Philosophy of BOPT: clinical stages and requirements

Managing the position of the gingival edge in the concept of BOPT

The concept of a negative and positive housing

Modification of the gingival edge position without mucogingival surgery: protocol

Displacement of the gingival edge in the apical direction: the choice of a technique

Changing the shape of the gingival margin: a clinical example.

Design of the finish line for horizontal and vertical preparation

The concept of BOPT: basic principles and indications

Criteria for the quality of the prepared surface in the concept of BOPT

Supracrestal tissue attachment: diagnostics 

The significance of the periodontal phenotype

Biological and mechanical factors of prosthetic restoration stability

Scientific evidence on the concept of BOPT

Key aspects regarding the concept of BOPT: cementing

Laboratory stage of working in the concept of BOPT: stages and criteria

Materials and methods for obtaining high-quality impressions

Digital solutions in vertical preparation.

Question and answer about biological issues

The biologic foundation of BOPT

The rationale of use of BOPT

Why to shift from teeth to implants

Shoulder or shoulderless abutments

Customized or standard abutment.

One shot abutment technique

The abutments duplication technique

Immediate loading or not? Biologic and esthetic issues

The management of the soft tissues

The PRAMA IMPLANT concept

Clinical cases.

Evaluation of the horizontal supracrestal space (HSS) and clinical attachment level (CAL) of the gingiva
Perio-restorative approach to aesthetic rehabilitation
Digital smile design in perio-restorative cases
Subgingival tooth preparation: indications in aesthetic rehabilitation
Crown lengthening and horizontal space creation
Dentist-dental technician workflow in perio-restorative cases
Analysis of clinical cases of anterior aesthetic restoration:

Tooth preparation and sulcus depth
Impression taking protocols
Laboratory protocols in perio-restorative rehabilitation
Zirconia restoration bonding protocols.

Horizontal vs. vertical preparation technique
Clinical and anatomical crown of the prepared tooth
Tooth preparation geometry and soft tissue management
Analysis of edged preparation techniques:

Beveled shoulder
Shoulder
Bevel
Chamfer
Knife edge.

Biologically oriented preparation technique (BOPT) in aesthetic rehabilitation
Vertical edgeless preparation:

Indication and advantages of edgeless preparation
Step-by-step protocols of the technique
Common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Analysis of clinical cases prepared with the vertical edgeless technique.

Position of the finishing part in relation to the gingival contour of the abutment
The emergence profile in the vertical freedom concept
Creating horizontal space for biotype conversion
Relining and finishing temporary crowns: What should be the margin thickness and how deep into the sulcus should it extend?
Timing for temporary crowns: How and when to modify the margin?
Biotype conversion and protocols for biodynamic soft tissue shaping
Analog impression and exposing the finish line
Common mistakes to avoid and protocols for replicating the gingival architecture.