Pre-Congress 2007

The courses have been designed to provide in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of specialty areas in dentistry. This will be a great opportunity to hone skills in a wide range of subjects under the auspices of leading authorities in their respective fields. The schedule for the pre-congress allows all specialty practitioners to find meaningful courses on different days to allow maximum benefit to attendees.

Pre-congress 1
Date: 22nd February 2007 Code: 2201
Speaker: Dr. Gerard Chiche
Time:09:00am - 4:00pm

Recipes for predictable anterior esthetics.
This course will discuss the key areas for efficient esthetic diagnosis and smile design. These key points will be formulated into a simple and systematic step-by-step approach to resolve esthetic problems and achieve predictable esthetic results and improved laboratory support.

Topics to be covered include:

* Key factors for treatment planning and establishing prognosis for esthetic success.
* Shade taking in three simple steps and identifying shading effects for the young tooth and plan special effects or imperfections to achieve life-like restorations
* Discuss preparation design, variations and indications for porcelain veneers.
* Demonstrate a predictable porcelain veneer bonding technique.
* Discuss the rationale for cement selection for porcelain veneers.
* Outline of prosthetic and adhesive techniques in terms of armamentarium and products.

Pre-congress 2
Date: 22nd February 2007 Code: 2202
Speaker: Dr. Nitzan Bichachao
Time:09:00am - 4:00pm

Aesthodontics: Towards the esthetic dream through a holistic concept.
This course will incorporate innovative techniques and new restorative concepts that are critical for arriving at long lasting, natural looking natural dentition and implant restorations. The first part will deal with natural dentition contemporary treatment modalities, whereas the second part will concentrate on dental implants therapy. Analysis of new treatment modalities and treatment plans and clinical procedures - from the diagnostic previews through provisionals, soft tissue development concepts and techniques - towards the optimal definitive tooth or implant-supported restoration. Discussion on the importance of the team approach between patient, lab technician and the clinicians from different specialities that is essential for the esthetic success of predictable, long lasting restorations.

Pre-congress 3
Date: 22nd February 2007 Code: 2203
Speaker: Dr. Michael Sonick
Time:09:00am - 4:00pm

Periodontal Surgical Designs and Techniques.
A variety of surgical techniques and their rationale will be demonstrated for pocket elimination as well as regenerative procedures including bone grafting and guided tissue regeneration. Suturing styles, techniques and indications will be discussed in detail including simple interrupted, continuous sling, horizontal mattress, internal vertical mattress and external vertical mattress. An appreciation for the predictable regeneration of soft tissue for health and esthetics with knowledge essential for the successful incorporation of these techniques into practice will be gained.

Topics to be covered include:

* When is periodontal surgery indicated ?
* When to use the various surgical techniques ? - An attempt will be made to make sense out of the multiplicity of flap procedures and designs, including indications for sulcular vs. inverse bevel incisions, full thickness vs. split thickness flaps, and apically positioned vs. repositioned flaps.
* Different periodontal surgical procedure and suturing techniques and when to apply them
* A papillary retention flap technique for anterior maxilla will be demonstrated. This flap enables one to provide anterior pocket elimination without disfiguration. Indications for muco-gingival surgery will be discussed. The free gingival graft and the sub-epithelial connective tissue graft will be demonstrated in detail.
* Altering the dental gingival junction and ridge augmentation and root coverage Procedures for ideal esthetic rehabilitation

Pre-congress 4
Date: 22nd February 2007 Code: 2204
Speaker: Dr. Giuseppe Cantatore
Time:09:00am - 4:00pm

Endodontics.
The use of the New Rotary Nickel-Titanium Instruments. During the last few years a revolution has occurred in root canal preparation, thanks to the introduction of the new rotary nickel-titanium instruments. It is now possible to treat difficult cases with long and curved canals with great results, dramatically reducing working time. Nevertheless Ni-Ti instruments show several drawbacks and require proper handling and operating sequence to avoid complications.

The topics covered will be:

* Features and clinical use - blade design, tip design, alloy, the new endodontic motor with autoreverse and torque control
* Advised Instrumentation sequence (with video demonstration)
* Hybrid technique: combined use of different kinds of rotary instruments: when and why.
* Basic principles to avoid the breakage of the Ni-Ti instruments.

Pre-congress 5 Technician's Workshop
Date: 22nd February 2007 Code: 2205
Speaker: Dr. Dario Adolfi
Time:09:00am - 4:00pm

Procera Technology and Nobel RondoTM

Pre-congress 6
Date: 23rd February 2007 Code: 2301
Speaker: Dr. Dennis Tarnow
Time:08.30am - 3.00pm

Controversies and Innovations in Implant Dentistry.
Implant dentistry is continuously evolving into a more predictable form of therapy. This full day program will answer the FAQs regarding many controversial issues as they relate to early loading, predictability, membrane placement, membrane type, grafting, primary closure, immediate placement, immediate temporization, to mention a few. The program will address and interweave the innovations in implant dentistry and how they can enhance your clinical outcomes for greater patient satisfaction.

Pre-congress 7
Date: 23rd February 2007 Code: 2302
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Edelhoff
Time:08:00am - 3:00pm

Esthetics with All Ceramic Restorations.
This course will introduce the participants to selection of cases for All ceramic restorations, indications and contraindications, Tooth preparation design and their rationale. All ceramic restorations need acute shade selection, effective lab Communication and a thorough understanding of color concepts for optimum results. Selection of right type of luting cement is another key area that will be discussed in depth. Cementation procedures and finishing and maintenance of the restoration will also be dealt with methodically.

Pre-congress 8
Date: 23rd February 2007 Code: 2303
Speaker: Dr. Mark Pitel
Time:08:30am - 3:00pm

Creating Dazzling Smiles with Direct Composite Resins
Restorative dentistry is not just about form and function. It is also about integrating dental materials with the laws of nature to create something of extraordinary beauty. The art and science of adhesion dentistry and composite resins have turned the placement of esthetic resin restorations into an art form that allows patients an excellent alternative to ceramics without significant compromise. 3-dimensional multi-layered direct composite restorations can now closely rival the functionality and beauty of natural tooth structure. They offer the benefits of full artistic control for the dentist without a lab bill, reduced tooth preparation for the patient and the convenience of a single appointment. In this course, state of the art techniques for the placement of anterior and posterior direct composite restorations will be covered in detail. The program will also provide an update on the latest concepts in adhesive technology through the "all in one" 7th generation, self etching adhesive materials. Harness your creative skills and learn how to use simple techniques to dazzle your patients utilizing the powers engineered into today's restorative materials.

The topics covered will be:

* A comparative discussion of the benefits, features and limitations of microhybrids, microfills and the newer nanofilled composites
* A common sense protocol for restoring small, medium and large size posterior cavities rapidly and esthetically with direct resin restorations
* Strategies for shade selection
* Clinical cases; durable and easy incisal edge repairs, "diamond orthodontics", the large class IV, diastema closure, tunnel preps, class III repairs
* Complete step by step protocol for posterior composite placement
* Working with diagnostic waxups and clinical templates
* Layered composite concepts, techniques and strategies
* An update on adhesion dentistry with an emphasis on predictable, durable and trouble free bonding with detailed information about the newest 7th generation, "all-in-one" self etching adhesives
* What are the limitations and compatibility issues with self etch adhesives? Much, much, more