“New perspectives through innovation”: Straumann Symposium at the EAO Glasgow 2010
Having pioneered many influential technologies and techniques in its field, Straumann lives its tradition of doing more to advance dental regeneration, restoration and replacement, as well as patient care. Straumann invests considerable resources in the development of innovative products and solutions for the benefit of patients and customers. In this Satellite Symposium, renowned speakers present and discuss latest innovations which cover the complete dental treatment process, starting from the planning to the final restoration.
PROGRAM
| 11:00 | Welcome Prof. Dr. David Cochran, United States of America |
| 11:05 | Presentation: Digital Solutions in an Analogue World Joint presentation by Dr. Stephen Barter, United Kingdom Dr. Michael Heffernan, United Kingdom |
| 11:50 | More Confidence Through Innovations in Implant Technologies Prof. Dr. David Cochran, United States of America |
| 12:20 | GBR Procedures Using Next-Generation Materials Joint presentation by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ronald Jung, Switzerland Dr. Beat Wallkamm, Switzerland |
| 12:55 | Closing Remarks Prof. Dr. David Cochran, United States of America |
Digital Solutions in an Analogue Word
Pre-operative planning and guided surgery systems are important tools to increase the precision of implant surgery. More accurate and predictable placement, derived at the outset from the proposed prosthesis, will allow the prosthodontist to provide the best outcome for the patient. Other benefits of pre-operative planning include more accurate provisional restorations and the automatic documentation of the case provided by the software. When combined with the latest evolution in CADCAM technology, the broad range of materials and applications provides new perspectives and allows for versatile treatment choices without compromising the esthetic outcome. For instance, the digital design as well as the material selection of CADCAM abutments can be shaped to reflect the natural tooth root. This provides an excellent foundation for the final restoration. With the latest ceramic material solutions, the esthetic outcome becomes virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Pre-operative planning using CBCT data is now within the reach of many more dentists. And the high predictability of the new CADCAM solutions strengthens it further as technology of choice for prosthetic restorations. These new technologies further enhance the complete treatment workflow.
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Stephen Barter, BDS MSurgDent RCS. Specialist in Oral Surgery. Director of the Perlan Specialist Dental Centre, a private multidisciplinary polyclinic in Eastbourne/United Kingdom. Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute in London/United Kingdom. Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and Chairman of the ITI Section UK. Member of the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO). |
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Michael Heffernan, BDS MS. Specialist in Prosthodontics. Masters Degree Program at the University of Iowa (USA) in Fixed, Removable and Implant-Retained Prosthodontics. Winner of the John J. Sharry Prosthodontics Research Prize from the American College of Prosthodontists (2001). Implant Fellowship provided by the International Team of Oral Implantology (ITI). Fellow of the ITI. Member of the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO). |
More Confidence Through Innovations in Implant Technologies
Technologies, such as implant surface characteristics and material composition, are improving confidence when placing dental implants. Changes in these technologies help support clinicians in their daily work by offering improvements which can be used in their patient care. In order to have evidence that these tech-nological changes are indeed improvements, studies must be performed that scientifically document the changes. The latest scientific data for the native hydrophilic SLActive surface and for the new implant com-position Roxolid® will be provided. The data suggest that the combination of improved surface characteristics and material composition offer advantages for patient treatment and more confidence for the clinician in expanded indications.
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David L. Cochran, D.D.S. Ph.D. Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontics at The University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School. Currently Past-President of the American Academy of Periodontology. Fellow of the ITI. Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Fellow of the American College of Dentistry and the International College of Dentistry. |
GBR Procedures Using Next-Generation Materials
The clinical outcome of bone augmentation procedures very much depends on thorough planning and the choice of the appropriate procedure and material for each individual clinical case. Evidence-based evaluation of material is intended to help in choosing the most suitable products comprising an optimal combination of material features. A novel hydrogel technology opens new perspectives in oral bone regeneration. Results from various studies have indicated the potential of a hydrogel membrane to improve surgical procedures. Further development of this technology aims at ameliorating bone healing by providing a suitable scaffold for biologically active substances.
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Ronald E. Jung, Asst. Prof Dr med. dent. Vice Chairman at the Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University of Zurich. Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Periodontics, Health Science Center, University of Texas, San Antonio/USA. |
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Beat Wallkamm, Dr. med. dent., Periodontist in private practice in Langenthal, Switzerland, ITI Fellow. |
