Revitalizing Smiles: Managing Failing Anterior Teeth.

Synopsis

Failing anterior teeth can significantly impact a patient's oral function, aesthetics, and overall quality of life. We are often faced with an anterior tooth that has a failing root canal treatment, gross caries, complicated crown/root fractures or periodontally affected anterior teeth. Providing dental implant treatment for these clinical scenarios presents unique challenges due to aesthetic demands and functional requirements. 

The presentation has the following objectives:

Evaluate and select appropriate cases for anterior implant teeth replacement. 

Develop a comprehensive treatment plan. 

Understand surgical demands for a successful outcome. 

Recognise the restorative importance of the cases. 

Key Topics:

1.⁠ ⁠Diagnosis and Definitive Decisions: Understanding the causes of failing anterior teeth and diagnostic approaches for accurate assessment.

2.⁠ ⁠Treatment Planning and Sequencing: Exploring the range of treatment modalities, including restorative, surgical, and orthodontic interventions.

3.⁠ ⁠Material Selection: Discussing the properties and applications of various materials, such as ceramics, composites, and metals.

4.⁠ ⁠Aesthetic Considerations: Addressing the importance of aesthetics in anterior tooth restoration, including color, shape, and texture.

5.⁠ ⁠Case Studies and Clinical Pearls: Presenting real-world examples and expert tips for managing complex cases and avoiding common pitfalls.

Speaker:

Dr. Jerry Lim Eng Yong

BDS (Singapore), FRACDS (Australia)

Currently a Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 2002. Earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from National University of Singapore in 1995. Diplomate of International Congress of Oral Implantologists, 2011. Fellow of International College of Dentists 2010 and Member of College of General Dental Practitioners Singapore and of Singapore Dental Association. He is also a Member of Prosthodontic Society of Singapore and of Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore.

His pursuit of dental implant and surgical knowledge took him to Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan as well as Italy. This is followed by educational stints in advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry skills as well as Gneuromuscular knowledge at the leading overseas centres of excellence like the Occlusion Connections (OC), Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dentistry (LVI Global) and In- terdisciplinary Dental Education Academy (IDEA).

Dr Jerry Lim combines his depth of expertise with advanced technologies and materials in Digital Dentistry, 3D Jaw Analysis and Lasers to support his advanced aesthetic reconstructive dental treatment.

He believes the the best investment a dentist can make is in their own education both clinical and in the management of their patients, team and clinic.

Dr Jerry Lim firmly believes in a holistic aesthetic approach to dentistry, not only for the enhancement of smile and face, but also restoring function and health for the patient