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Programme

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28

Feb 2025
Friday
07:00 – 07:55

Registration


07:55 – 08:00

Welcome & Opening


08:00 – 09:50
  • Howard Gluckman

    The Symbiotic relationship between bone and soft tissue for implant dentistry
  • Summary

    Bone and soft tissue loss are a reality in implantology. Most cases require some form of tissue graft or another and there are very few that have the requisite structure in place for ideal treatment outcomes. Long term aesthetic stability and health of an implant is dependent on both bone and soft tissue. The symbiotic relationship between the two is crucial for long term success. This lecture series will go through the different protocols and share insight into achieving predictable results with both bone and soft tissue grafting. We will share hints and tips accumulated over years if practice including failures and successes with different treatment options.


09:50 – 10:35

Refreshments and Exhibition


10:35 – 11:05
  • Elna van der Ham

    For better or for worse – until death do us part! Metagenomic approach to oral health and implant maintenance
  • Summary

    Microbially, health and risk of disease should be considered in a context of the full human lifespan, with comprehensive oral care (COC) maintaining a continuum from birth to death.

    As we begin to understand more about disease risk through-out the life span starting with the NICU/paediatric ICU, progressing through the adult ICU, the step-down unit, rehabilitation, assisted living, long-term outpatient care, nursing home, hospice then death, it becomes more apparent that if we fail to partner with the microbes that cohabitate with the individual, we will lose the war.

    We cannot eliminate bugs – we have to work with them.

    Individually Trained Oral Prophylaxis – iTOP is a systematic, comprehensive, hands-on program for daily biofilm management

    It is a solution for the question how to keep a good pre- and post-treatment care, motivate your patients and ensure dental treatment success; overall how to maintain oral health and     successful treatments with correct tools and techniques.

    Dental care is shifting more towards long term care of the patients and iTOP supports that vision.


11:05 – 12:30
  • Peet van der Vyver

    Guidelines for the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Anterior Teeth and Guidelines for Post Placement
  • Summary

    Guidelines for the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Anterior Teeth and Guidelines for Post Placement

    This presentation will address the “Root 2 Crown” concept, empowering clinicians to deliver a high level of care to their patients following endodontic treatment. It is well-established that endodontic success can decrease from 90% to 18% if the coronal restoration is inadequate or delayed. Concepts to be discussed include pre-endodontic restorations, modern endodontic principles regarding root canal preparation, distinctions between vital and non-vital teeth, and guidelines for restoring Class I, Class II, and more severely compromised teeth post-endodontic treatment. Additionally, guidelines for post placement will be reviewed. The restorative concepts and materials discussed will enable clinicians to achieve more predictable long-term results in clinical practice.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

    By the conclusion, participants should be able to:

    • Understand the importance of coronal seal after endodontic treatment
    • Learn how to predictably restore Class I and Class II access cavities
    • Recognize the advantages of using fiber posts
    • Understand the appropriate indications for post placement
    • Determine when to use direct or indirect restorations

12:30 – 13:45

Lunch and Exhibition


13:45 – 14:45
  • Howard Gluckman

    Partial Extraction therapies for optimal results in implant dentistry
  • Summary

    This lecture will explore the transformative journey of the Partial Extraction Therapy (PET) and more specifically the socket shield technique within dental implantology, charting its evolution from freehand methods to the precision of guided surgery. Initially developed to preserve alveolar ridge and soft tissue contours, the socket shield technique has traditionally been considered highly technique-sensitive and variable in its outcomes. Our lecture will focus on how advancements in surgical guidance have enhanced the reproducibility and predictability of this technique.

14:45 – 15:00

Question and Answers Session


15:00 – 16:00
  • Peet van der Vyver

    Guidelines for Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Premolar and Molar Teeth, including Endo Crowns
  • Summary

    Guidelines for the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Premolar and Molar Teeth, including Endo Crowns

    This presentation will address the “Root 2 Crown” concept, empowering clinicians to deliver a high level of care to their patients following endodontic treatment. It is well-established that endodontic success can decrease from 90% to 18% if the coronal restoration is inadequate or delayed. Concepts to be discussed include pre-endodontic restorations, modern endodontic principles regarding root canal preparation, distinctions between vital and non-vital teeth, and guidelines for restoring Class I, Class II, and more severely compromised teeth post-endodontic treatment. Additionally, guidelines for post placement will be reviewed. The restorative concepts and materials discussed will enable clinicians to achieve more predictable long-term results in clinical practice.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

    By the conclusion, participants should be able to:

    • Understand the importance of coronal seal after endodontic treatment
    • Learn how to predictably restore Class I and Class II access cavities
    • Recognize the advantages of using fiber posts
    • Understand the appropriate indications for post placement
    • Determine when to use direct or indirect restorations

16:00 – 16:30

Refreshments and Exhibition


16:30 – 17:30
  • Ridhwaan Haffajee

    Resin Cement selection – what, when and why?
  • Summary

    TBA