OVERVIEW
Dr. Melton will provide a comprehensive course in treating the edentulous
patient, presenting the classic, branching and accelerated approaches
to traditional denture restoration. He will
also cover the implant restoration of the edentulous patient expanding
on the topic of implant assisted and supported removable and fixed
restoration.
OBJECTIVES
The problem with edentulism in predicting esthetics and function, presentation
and clinical review of the three clinical approaches to complete denture
construction:
Conventional or “classic” method.
• The Branching technique popularized by Pound & Turbyfil.
• An Accelerated approach - a sophisticated three appointment method of
creating beautiful and functional dentures.
• A two-appointment method for creating a single denture.
• Immediate denture fabrication.
• Surgical solutions for prosthodontic problems.
• Implant assisted and supported restorations for the edentulous patient.
• Freestanding implant assisted and supported restorations.
• Bar retained overdentures - the many variations.
• Matrix assisted secondary casting.
• Metal ceramic full arch restoration.
Financial issues
Fee determination, insurance, and patient acceptance of treatment.
PRESENTER
Arthur B. MELTON, D.D.S., practices as a specialist in Prosthodontics and implant
dentistry in Albuquerque and Sante Fe, New Mexico. He is a member of the American
College of Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the
Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Melton is a Diplomate of the
International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a diplomate of the American Board
of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, and a fellow of the Academy of Dentistry
International.
TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School
TUITION
Dentist: $249.50
KDR Award Dentist: $224.55
Allied Dental Personnel: $189.50
KDR Award Allied Dental Personnel: $170.55
CREDIT (Course Code: 124531A)
AGD Code: 670/690 Hours: 11
The Dental School thanks Neoss Inc, for it’s educational
grants in support of this continuing education series. |
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