Simplify Complex Restorative Situations
Thursday, January 28, 2027
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Course Code:
438TL
Cost:
$39
Credits:
1
CE Hour
NO CHARGE FOR ADA MEMBERS – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
$39 Non-Member Fee
In this course, we will cover the philosophy of how failing dentition can be predictably managed by returning to foundational smile‑design and denture principles that establish proper esthetics, function, and vertical dimension. By first determining ideal tooth position, occlusal scheme, and lip support, the clinician creates a blueprint that guides whether to preserve, extract, or transition the patient into a prosthetic solution. This prosthetically driven approach ensures implants, preparations, and restorative choices align with the established design rather than reacting to deteriorating conditions. Using denture principles—such as phonetics, midline, occlusal plane, and arch form—provides a stable framework for both interim and final restorations. Ultimately, controlling failing dentition becomes a structured, predictable process when the case is led by design rather than disease.
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Learning Objectives:
- Identify the clinical and esthetic indicators of a failing dentition
- Determine when a design‑led approach should guide treatment planning
- Apply core smile‑design and denture principles—including tooth position, occlusal plane, lip support, and phonetics—to establish a predictable restorative blueprint
- Differentiate between salvageable and non‑salvageable teeth using a prosthetically driven evaluation rather than a disease‑reactive mindset
- Integrate implant planning, restorative sequencing, and occlusal design to ensure all clinical decisions align with the established smile/denture design
- Communicate treatment options effectively with patients by using visual design principles to explain the rationale behind extractions, prosthetics, or implant‑supported solutions.
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