OVERVIEW
This course will be presented in three modules. The first will address
the biomechanical considerations of the precision retained partial
denture. It will cover the proper use of intra and extracoronal attachments
and include an informative slide series and demonstration documenting
several of the more popular attachment systems. Next, the segmenting
of fixed bridgework will be
presented, including those attachments used with non parallel abutments,
and those used in future conversion to removable prostheses. Special
attention will be given to those attachments used with implants.Thirdly,
the overdenture will be considered. This rapidly growing area of dentistry
will be discussed from the biomechanical as well as clinical aspect,
including slides and demonstration of both stud and bar systems. Once
again, those attachments that have
become popular for implant prosthetics will be considered in detail.
OBJECTIVES
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Why attachments?
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Case Design – How to choose the correct attachment for any partial
denture or overdenture.
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What causes failures and how to avoid them
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Why is it necessary to segment long bridges?
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Why choose an overdenture?
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Clinical fabrication procedures
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Laboratory fabrication procedures
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Troubleshooting
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Maintenance
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How to market and price
PRESENTER
JAMES T. ELLISON, C.D.T., received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
and an Associate’s Degree in Chemical Technology. He earned the
title of Certified Dental Technician during 20 years of at-the-bench
experience in all phases of dental technology. Mr. Ellison is the Director
of Technical and Educational Services for Sterngold.
In addition to a year as Director of Technical Services for Belle de
St. Claire, he has spent the past twenty-one years with Sterngold as
the head of the technical and educational departments and is also in
charge of product development. He has designed several attachments
and holds a patent on the ERA Implant. In addition, Mr. Ellison has
taught the popular attachment, implant, and milling courses at Sterngold
as well as advanced waxing courses.
Mr. Ellison has authored several articles on attachments, implants,
milling, and the proper use of dental alloys. He is the author of the
Sterngold Procedure Manual and is a contributing author to Dr. Hamid
Shafie’s Manual of Implant Overdentures. He has presented to
both dental laboratory and dental groups throughout the United States,
Europe, Asia, and Central and South America.
TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School
TUITION
Dentist: $199.50
Certified Dental Technician: $159.50
CREDIT (Course Code: 124528A)
AGD Code: 250 Hours: 7
The Dental School thanks Sterngold for its educational grant in support
of this continuing education program. |
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