CE1182 and CE1183L

CE1182:  Lecture:  Soft Tissue Management - Systematic Restorative Approach for Clinical Success
CE1183L:  Hands-on:  Fabrication of Provisionals Using the Shell Combination Technique

Ariel J. Raigrodski, DMD, MS, FACP

Friday Course Description

Due to patient demands, there is an increased tend to restore patients' dentition with esthetic restorations.  However, the esthetic outcome is not only dependent on the quality of the restoration provided by the dental technician, but is directly related to the health of the soft tissue, the emergence profile generated, and the integration and blending of the restoration with the soft-tissue.  Therefore, it is pertinent for restorative dentists to acquire the knowledge, understanding, and skills for adequately managing the soft tissue throughout all the stages of the restorative treatment in a manner that will facilitate success in terms of longevity and esthetics.

The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and understanding of managing and enhancing the soft tissue restorative interface in the esthetic zone.  The course will address the management of the soft tissue as related to diagnosis, preparation, design, concepts of provisionalization, impression procedures, communication with the surgeon, emergence profile management for implant supported crowns and ovate pontics, and delivery procedures for implant-supported restorations.  Each of these will be discussed in an interactive environment to support the clinical knowledge comfort level of the participants and to ensure optimal success in practice.

Lecture Course Objectives

As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to:

• Reinforce the understanding and knowledge of fundamental periodontal concepts and their affect on restorative outcomes with natural dentition and implants.
• Refine preparation-design techniques and discuss provisionalization and impression techniques which optimize a successful outcome in terms of gingival health.
• Address restorative techniques as related to surgical procedures (such as esthetic crown lengthening, ridge augmentation, and implants), including protocols for modifying the emergence profile of ovate pontics and implant-supported crowns.
• Refine insertion procedures for implant-supported restorations as related to soft tissue management.
• Have the knowledge and ability to treatment plan patients in terms of esthetics for crowns, bridges, and implant-supported restorations in the esthetic zone.

Saturday Hands-on Course

For those interested in applying the concepts learned in Friday's lecture, a hands-on program will be administered on Saturday.  Participants will fabricate provisional restorations using the combination shell technique. Participation is limited to 15 participants in order for participants to receive maximize attention from the instructor. Please register for this program early as it is expected to sell out.

Instructor

ARIEL RAIGRODSKI is a Professor and Director of Graduate Prosthodontics in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the UW School of Dentistry.  He is a member of the editorial review boards of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, the Journal of Prosthodontics, and the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.  Dr. Raigrodski is a graduate of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel.  He received his certificate in Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry where he also completed a fellowship in implants and esthetics, and an MS degree.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, a fellow of the International College of Dentists, a member of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, the Academy of Osseointegration and other professional organizations.  A co-editor of the English version of the book All-Ceramic At A Glance as well as an author of a chapter in Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning, published in 2009.  Dr. Raigrodski's research focuses in all-ceramics, implants and CAD/CAM technology.  He lectures both nationally and internationally, and holds a private practice in Kenmore, Washington.

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ACDE
The University of Washington is a member of the Association for Continuing Dental Education.

University of Washington designates this activity for 11 continuing education credits - 7 credits for lecture, 4 credits for hands-on workshop.