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DAWSON CE OCTOBER 2010
Orthodontic Goals in Interdisciplinary Dentistry
Carl P. Roy, DDS, MS
CREDITS: 2
COST: $24.00
SOURCE: VISTAS Complete and Predictable Dentistry
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Arrow READ ABSTRACT Orthodontics is one of several treatment options and an important component of interdisciplinary care when considering how to conservatively repair a significant breakdown of the masticatory system. Yet, the completed orthodontic treatment may inhibit the dentist’s ability to perform subsequent restorative procedures. Part of the problem may stem from the fact that some orthodontic training programs do not teach objective treatment goals related to ideal function. Interdisciplinary treatment aims should include dental and facial esthetics, periodontal health, stable condyle–fossa relationship, optimum functional occlusion, a stable result, and satisfaction of the patient’s chief complaint. Because restorative procedures are generally the last to be performed, the restorative dentist will want to ensure that the orthodontist understands and can accomplish the desired results. The orthodontist should understand the needs of the restorative dentist and confirm that the desired result can be accomplished. With measurable shared goals and regular communication before and during treatment, all team members know each other’s expectations, thus improving predictability of the case.
Arrow READ LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this article, the reader should be able to:

  • discuss the goals of interdisciplinary orthodontic treatment.
  • understand why some orthodontists do not share the same goals as comprehensive restorative dentists.
  • explain why handheld models are inadequate to evaluate the classification of the occlusion.
  • discuss the components of a functional occlusion.
DAWSON CE JULY/AUGUST 2010
Altering the Incisal Edge Position for Optimal Function and Esthetics
Leonard A. Hess, DDS
CREDITS: 2
COST: $24.00
SOURCE: VISTAS Complete and Predictable Dentistry
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Arrow READ ABSTRACT Regardless of the economic conditions, many people will choose what is best for their long-term health and make decisions that will enhance their esthetics. Their concerns regarding the look of worn, chipped, or cracked teeth can often mask complex problems rooted in functionally derived issues. The dentist who overlooks this—thusly treating only esthetics—may fail. This issue can often be compounded by the patient;s limited focus on the visible anterior teeth with little concern for the posterior teeth.
Arrow READ LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After reading this article, the reader should be able to:

  • identify a consistent methodology in diagnosis and planning.
  • discuss the factors affecting the position of the incisal edges.
  • describe how to determine the vertical and horizontal incisal edge positions.
  • list six factors to consider when making a selection of the restorative material for indirect restorations.
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Relating Occlusal Treatment to the Dawson Classification

John C. Cranham, DDS; and Peter E. Dawson, DDS

SOURCE: VISTAS Complete and Predictable Dentistry | April 2010
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: AEGIS Publications, LLC
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Teeth as Sensory Organs

Jay Harris Levy, DDS

SOURCE: VISTAS Complete and Predictable Dentistry | October 2009
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Making Implants Part of Your Everyday Practice: A Necessary Alternative to Traditional Tooth Replacement

Robert F. Faulkner, DDS

SOURCE: VISTAS Complete and Predictable Dentistry | July/August 2009
CREDITS: 2
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PROVIDER: AEGIS Publications, LLC
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