Abstracts
FDI-HKDA Joint Scientific Session 1

THE RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS CONNECTION - Dr. Daniel CHOW (USA)

Description: The main roadblock in achieving an ultimate result of any oral rehabilitation is accepting patient dental arch dimensions, vertical dimensions and mandibular position. Pre- restorative Orthodontic with Controlled Arch system can predictably set the stage for a stable, esthetic and functional outcome. Avoiding any unnecessary invasive procedures and restorative failure.

Outcome: following the conclusion of this lecture the attendees will:

  1. Identify the etiology of malocclusion formation & severe worn dentition
  2. When to use Orthodontics treatment before any reconstructive dental procedure
  3. How to obtain a stable cranial-mandibular Centric Relation
  4. How to avoid invasive dental procedures in obtaining a functional full mouth rehabilitation