Fixing the smile (How to create the perfect smile) Topics What is the perfect smile? — Dr Andrew Dillon Every smile is unique - but what smile design elements transform the ordinary smile into the extraordinary and how do we convey this information to the patient? Soft tissue management for the perfect smile — Dr Stephen Chen An integral part of achieving ideal dentofacial aesthetics is the soft tissues that frame the necks of the teeth. Healthy and symmetrical gingivae are a critical requirement, particularly in patients with a medium to high lip line. In this lecture, the relationship between tooth morphology and soft tissue phenotype (biotype) will be described. Subsequently, the steps required to achieve ideal soft tissue aesthetics will be discussed in relation to the natural teeth and prosthetic replacement of teeth. Achieving a harmonious smile through direct restoractive — Dr Phil Zoldan Not every patient is able to access the range of options indirect aesthetic therapy offers. Nor should every patient be subjected to irreversible procedures when there are many instances when conservative treatment is possible. This lecture will feature instances where direct resin restoratives work well, and the advantages such treatment provides. You will learn how to plan treatment, choose materials for clinical situations as well as select colours. This lecture is proudly supported by
Achieving the perfect smile through indirect restorative techniques; diasgnostic provisionals and temporisation — Dr Praveen Nathaniel Indirect restorations are often regarded as the pinnacle of aesthetic dentistry and the easier way of achieving the perfect smile. But how do you translate the work-up, whether by digital design or traditional wax -ups, to something the patient can view or technician can use. This presentation will go through a technique to simplify the procedure and achieve that great result for your patient. Achieving the perfect smile through orthodontics — Dr Elaine Lim Orthodontic considerations will be discussed relating to the diagnosis and treatment planning for improving smile aesthetics with orthodontic techniques. The impact of growth, development and ageing on the smile will also be addressed. Issues such as occlusion will also discussed as a functional factor that
DATE Friday 22 May TIME 9:00 am - 5:00 pm VENUE Pullman Albert Park 65 Queens Road Melbourne PRESENTERS Dr Andrew Dillon Dr Stephen Chen Dr Phil Zoldan Dr Praveen Nathaniel Dr Elaine Lim Dr Simon Wylie CPD 6 scientific hours
can impact smile aesthetics. Achieving the perfect smile: a multi-disciplinary approach — Dr Simon Wylie The restorative dentist needs to understand the limitations of modifying the smile with restoration of the teeth alone. The harmony of the smile is influenced by the teeth, periodontal tissues, lips and facial tissues. It is therefore important for the restorative dentist to understand what can and can't be achieved through modification of the teeth alone and how other disciplines can support the restorative outcome. This lecture will highlight the support that can be offered by various dental disciplines in restoring
FORMAT Lecture
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