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Full-Arch Rehabilitations: How to Create Complete Dentures—From Basics to Current Standards
Boston, MA •Thursday, October 29, 2015 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This course will review the knowledge and procedures necessary to create proper complete dentures, from the first visit to delivery. Particular attention will be paid to the literature, the clinical and technical passages, and to the functional and esthetic rehabilitating possibilities of these prostheses.
Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
October 29, 2015 | 9 am – 4 pm
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
October 29, 2015 | 9 am – 4 pm
Program Agenda
First Visit: Importance of the extra-oral and intra-oral examination; radiographic exams; study and evaluation of macroscopic and microscopic oral structures important in C.D.; preliminary impressions.
Phase Two: Custom trays, final impressions, and border molding: how and why; master casts; creation and use of the ideal bases and wax rims: concepts of support, stability, and retention.
Phase Three: Bases and wax rims clinical use; evaluation of the proper vertical dimension of occlusion and of the maxillo/mandibular relationship; how and why to mount the bases and related master casts on the articulator; how to choose and correctly position the proper anterior teeth.
Phase Four: Clinical esthetic and phonetic evaluations; how to choose and correctly position the posterior teeth; how to set the condylar guidance on the articulator; different types of occlusion, edentulism vs. aging changes and limitations; how to mimic nature carving the bases flanges; evaluations of the possibilities to improve and correct the oral and facial aesthetics; C.D. processing, flasking and deflasking; in-lab remounting on the articulator for the first occlusal check; polishing and characterizing; second clinical occlusal check.
C.D. Delivery: Clinical adaptation and integration evaluations.
Phase Two: Custom trays, final impressions, and border molding: how and why; master casts; creation and use of the ideal bases and wax rims: concepts of support, stability, and retention.
Phase Three: Bases and wax rims clinical use; evaluation of the proper vertical dimension of occlusion and of the maxillo/mandibular relationship; how and why to mount the bases and related master casts on the articulator; how to choose and correctly position the proper anterior teeth.
Phase Four: Clinical esthetic and phonetic evaluations; how to choose and correctly position the posterior teeth; how to set the condylar guidance on the articulator; different types of occlusion, edentulism vs. aging changes and limitations; how to mimic nature carving the bases flanges; evaluations of the possibilities to improve and correct the oral and facial aesthetics; C.D. processing, flasking and deflasking; in-lab remounting on the articulator for the first occlusal check; polishing and characterizing; second clinical occlusal check.
C.D. Delivery: Clinical adaptation and integration evaluations.
Course Information
This course will also cover:
- Immediate dentures: importance and limitations
- Over-dentures possibilities: natural teeth vs. implants
- Complete denture importance in rehabilitating patients with full-arch implant–supported fixed restorations
- Future computer-based possibilities to create complete denture prostheses
Lodging Information
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and offer a Tufts rate to program participants. Because rates vary depending on availability, please book your room early.
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
Hyatt Hotel
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA
Phone: 617.912.1234
Fax: 617.451.0054
www.regencyboston.hyatt.com
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
Hyatt Hotel
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA
Phone: 617.912.1234
Fax: 617.451.0054
www.regencyboston.hyatt.com
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Speaker Information
Lino Calvani, MD, DDS, MSc, CDT, FACP, FICD
Diplomate American Board of Prosthodontics; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Division of Graduate and Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Diplomate American Board of Prosthodontics; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Division of Graduate and Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 6 continuing education credits.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Cancellation Policy
The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to end registration when enrollment limit is reached and to cancel, modify, or alter content or faculty for any course if circumstances indicate the need for such a change. If the school finds it necessary to cancel a course, a full refund will be granted. All attempts to contact registrants will be made as soon as possible in the event of a course cancellation. The school will not be held responsible for any losses due to travel arrangements made by the registrant.
In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for:
In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for:
- Cancellations with less than 48-hours notice
- Participant no-shows