cosmetic dentistry_ beauty & science International

I 37 meetings _ ESCD Annual Meeting I cosmeticdentistry 3_2011 The extended uses of porcelain were explored furtherbyDrDavorSeifertfromCroatia,whoex- plained how in selected cases porcelain can re- place composite in minimally invasive dentistry, providing a better cosmetic and more durable result, in his view. His lecture was illustrated with examples of addition veneers and Class VI restorations skilfully crafted from thin sections of the material with impressive results. Dr Bob Khanna from the UK looked at the place of facial aesthetic treatments using botu- linum toxin and dermal fillers as part of compre- hensive cosmetic care. He described therapeutic treatments like treatment of the gummy smile and masseteric hyperplasia. He stressed the im- portance of a thorough knowledge of anatomy when carrying out these treatments and left del- egates with an appreciation of how everybody’s wish to look their best can be satisfied by com- bined treatments. Dr James Goolnik from the UK discussed Internet marketing. While we may all be familiar with Facebook and LinkedIn, dentists need to recognise the opportunities for promoting their practices using these new technologies. Smart- phones and YouTube also allow us to promote our message in ways not even available a few years ago and Goolnik explained how to get the most out of these possibilities. Friday’s session ended with Prof Gerwin Arnetzl from Austria speaking on CAD/CAM and illus- trating his lecture with a live demonstration. Saturday’s programme was equally varied and opened with a live video link showing the placement of four implants in the edentulous jaw with immediate loading. Presented by Prof Pavel Kobler and Dubravko Jurisic from Croatia, the demonstration fascinated both those clini- cians already placing implants and those who plan to do so. Periodontist Dr Alain Romanos from Lebanon spoke on the prevention and treatment of reces- sion in the aesthetic zone. Comparing the use of the AlloDerm implant (BioHorizons) to the more traditional connective tissue graft, he explained case selection, advantages, limitations, tech- niques and the range of uses of this microsurgi- cal technique. Dr Marco Martignoni from Italy looked at the restoration of the endodontically treated tooth. Stressing the importance of excellent endo- donticsasastartingpointhewentontoconsider the use of fibre posts and various types of ce- ment. Dr James Russell and dental technician Luke Barnett carried on the theme of minimal inter- vention using ceramics, and Profs Martin Jörgens and Marcel Wainwright from Düsseldorf looked at the latest in modern cosmetic dentistry from the use of lasers to ultrasonic surgery. DrsTifQureshiandLennartJabobsenfromthe UK gave a two-part presentation on the concept of ABB—alignment, bleaching, bonding. With the use of the innovative Inman Aligner, the lec- turers explained how simple, rapid tooth move- ment can be achieved in the aesthetic zone, allowing further treatment to be truly minimally invasive. Bleaching the teeth towards the end of alignment improves patient motivation. Any re- mainingedgedefectsorenamelproblemscanbe corrected by bonding with the use of composite resin. Fig. 4_Dr Bob Khanna. Fig. 5_Dr Tif Qureshi. Fig. 6_Prof Nasser Barghi (centre) is honoured by ESCD President Dr Wolfgang Richter (right) and Vice-President Dr Luca Dalloca (left). Fig. 6 Fig. 4 Fig. 5