OVERVIEW
Orthodontists, periodontists, surgeons, and restorative dentists
often have pre-determined goals regarding the esthetic relationship
of teeth. But these goals may differ from the esthetic goals
of the patient. A recent study, completed at the University of
Washington, shows that lay persons may not notice certain problems
that dentists and orthodontists strongly believe should be resolved.
Therefore, problems such as midline discrepancy, unequal crown length,
incisal plane asymmetry, “gummy” smile, altered incisal
inclination, “black” triangles, and crown width discrepancies
may not need correction. Is there a threshold level, where these
discrepancies are noticed by both lay persons and dentists? Are there
discrepancies that are not noticed by either dentists or nondentists
and should remain untreated? If these problems are to be treated,
what are the roles of the orthodontist, periodontist, and restorative
dentist? How, where, and when should tooth position be altered to
accommodate for future restorative dentistry?
This presentation will use many clinical examples to: (1) identify
the six major problems in anterior tooth position that produce esthetic
discrepancies; (2) provide threshold levels that determine which
problems should or should not be treated; (3) illustrate the method
of treating each of these esthetic dilemmas (orthodontic, periodontal,
surgical, or restorative); and (4) describe the interaction that
is necessary among clinicians to establish the ideal result for even
the most difficult esthetic discrepancies.
OBJECTIVES
After attending this course, participants will learn how to treat:
Midline discrepancies
•threshold level for correction of midline deviation
•keys to solving midline problems
•relationship of axial inclination and midline discrepancies
•method for assessing midline deviation
•restoration of mediolateral inclination problems
Incisal plane asymmetries
•threshold level for correction of incisal plane asymmetries
•3 possible solutions (orthodontics, jaw surgery, restoration)
•4 criteria to differentiate the appropriate solution
Crown width discrepancies
•threshold level for correction of crown width problems
•learn where to position peg-shaped laterals for ideal restoration
Unequal crown length
•threshold level for correction of crown length problems
•3 possible solutions - gingivectomy, orthodontic intrusion and restoration,
or
orthodontic extrusion and equilibration
•learn the 4 criteria to determine the correct treatment choice
“ Gummy Smile”
•method for evaluating gingiva to lip relationship
•threshold level for correction of gingiva to lip relationship problems
•3 treatment options (jaw surgery, periodontal surgery, intrusion)
•5 criteria to determine when each solution is appropriate
“ Black spaces”
•threshold level for correction of open gingival embrasures
•3 causes - tooth shape, tooth position, periodontal defects
•learn how “black spaces” can be corrected
PRESENTER
Vincent G. Kokich, D.D.S., M.S.D., obtained his dental degree from the University
of Washington’s School of Dentistry in 1971, followed by his MS and Certificate
in Orthodontics in 1974. He is a Professor in the Department of Orthodontics
at the University of Washington in Seattle. He also maintains a private orthodontic
practice in Tacoma, Washington. He has published 20 book chapters, 80 scientific
articles, and 48 review articles. He has given over 800 presentations throughout
North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. He was awarded
the Sicher Research Award by the American Association of Orthodontists, and has
also received the Strang Award (1994), the Schluger Award (2000), the ICO Award
(2001) the Dewel Award (2002), the AAED President’s Award for Teaching
Excellence (2004), the 2005 Association Trends Bronze Award for Education Programs,
and the 2005 Distinguished
Alumnus Award from the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Dr. Kokich has also presented several distinguished lectures including The J.A.
Salzmann, The J.V. Mershon, and The E.H. Angle Lectures
for the American Association of Orthodontists, The Arthur Thornton Taylor Lecture
for the Australian Association of Orthodontists, The McIntyre Lecture for the
Canadian Association of Orthodontists, The IOS Oration for the Indian Orthodontic
Society, The President’s Lecture
for the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the World Champion Lecture
for the World Federation of Orthodontists.
TIME
Check-in and Beverage Service: 7:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Opens at 7:30 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION
Norris Conference Centers Balcones Heights
Crossroads Mall (next to Target)
4522 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, Texas 78201
ph: 210.738.0040
fax: 210.738.0042
www.norriscenters.com
TUITION
Individual: $180.00
Individual: $180.00 - 20% = $144.00
Individual: $180.00 - 15% = $153.00
Don’t forget to order your copy of “
A Man of Works: The Life of James Porter Hollers” = $35.00
CREDIT (Course Code: 126402A) AGD Code: 780 Hours: 7
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