CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry Conference

Mastering Ceramic Veneers: Longevity and Success

Prof. Paul A. Tipton, UK

Join Professor Tipton, a renowned expert with over 30 years of experience in Aesthetic Dentistry, as he shares the keys to achieving long-lasting success with Ceramic Veneers. This session will address the critical reasons for veneer failures and provide practical strategies to enhance treatment outcomes.

Professor Tipton will delve into advanced techniques for tooth preparation, including conventional, slice, and quarter methods, as well as incisal edge design. He will also discuss the role of occlusion in veneer success, highlighting concepts such as cross-over positions and progressive guidance. Additionally, the session will explore the use of splints, including Tanner Appliances, Michigan Splints, and Dual Arch B Splints, to ensure durability and stress management.

Through real-life case studies, attendees will gain valuable insights into achieving 25+ years of success with ceramic veneers, making this presentation an essential resource for dental professionals striving for excellence in Aesthetic Dentistry.

Revolutionizing Digital Solutions For Enhanced Outcomes Of Eramic Veneers

Prof. Tarek Salah Morsi, Egypt

Cosmetic dentistry is currently grasping a huge portion of our practice. Implementing the concepts of minimum dentistry & maximum tooth conservation, the laminate veneers are one of the most beautiful & rewarding restorations in the field!

Laminate veneers offer the best conservative solution for many cosmetic problems, including discoloration, malformations, malalignments, or fractures. It is mandatory to understand the principles controlling the selection and designing of laminates, and to learn the most important factors that will lead to a successful restoration. In this lecture we will understand the biggest challenges to be faced when placing veneers, and learn how to overcome those obstacles with the state of the art digital solutions.

Digital Dentistry Platforms

Dr. Mohamed Hassanien , Egypt

Modern digital dentistry platforms offer clinicians numerous advantages, particularly for chairside treatments that demand the utmost accuracy and precision. The latest softwares, renowned for its versatility, addresses a wide array of indications and digital workflows. It also incorporates an extensive range of material options tailored to diverse clinical scenarios, ensuring optimal satisfaction for both clinicians and patients.

This forthcoming lecture is designed to spotlight these advancements, showcasing comprehensive digital workflows in both posterior, anterior and implant prosthetics.  Attendees will gain experience with the latest  softwares, which has been augmented with recent material updates to effectively address a diverse range of cases. This dynamic combination of cutting-edge technology and updated materials empowers clinicians to approach various cases with heightened proficiency.

The lecture will provide participants with practical insights into digital workflows utilized in posterior, anterior and implant restorations. By streamlining treatment procedures, these workflows enhance procedural accuracy and efficiency. The lecture focal point will be the software’s capacity to accommodate different clinical scenarios, ranging from straightforward cases to intricate situations. The emphasis on material selection ensures that the most suitable materials are chosen for each case.

Daily Restorative Dentistry with a Digital Touch

Dr. Ahmed Tarek Farouk , Egypt

Dental esthetics and minimal invasive dentistry have become increasingly important during the last decade when considering diagnosis and treatment planning. Practicing additive dentistry rather than subtractive one in conjunction with applying the modern concepts of adhesive dentistry allows for a greater preservation of healthy tissue. The integration of digital technologies in restorative  dentistry  has  significantly transformed clinical workflows, enhancing precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. The aim of this session is to present the power of digital dentistry in achieving guided predictable results in the daily restorative dentistry.

Impact of Digital Technology in Implantology and Oral Surgery

  Univ.-Prof. Dr. Markus Hof , Austria

Continuous progress in digital technology has revolutionized dental treatments due to improvements in precision, planning and efficiency.

The presentation will focus on options to optimize treatment outcome in implant dentistry regarding soft and hard tissue outcome.

Furthermore, the integration of modern digital technology may be used in different oral surgery treatments to enhance accuracy and predictability.

Dental Implant Prosthetic Digitization From An Esthetic Perspective

Prof. Mohamed Moataz Khamis , Egypt

Innovative techniques in bone and soft tissue grafting and management have added a new dimension to dental implant esthetics. However, the beauty of a smile is still directly related to the esthetic qualities and design of the final restoration.    

Dental implants are among the branches that significantly benefitted from the current advancements in digital technology. Recently, new materials and techniques have been introduced that significantly improved esthetic and functional qualities of restorations. Technology has also revolutionized dental treatment. The advent of CAD/CAM technology has added speed and accuracy to implant prosthetics. Computerized surgical guides ensure accuracy and predictability of implant placement based on prosthetic needs. New materials were introduced in conjunction with the advanced technologies.

Management of peri-implant hard and soft tissues requires close coordination between the surgical and prosthetic phases of implant treatment. Prosthetic procedures and innovative digital techniques can significantly contribute to peri-implant soft tissue profile and ultimately the esthetic outcome. The current presentation deals with the prosthetic contribution to peri-implant soft tissue management regarding patient selection, digital esthetic treatment planning and implant positioning, and restoration emergence profile together with advanced digital techniques of achieving a properly contoured restoration.

The Digital Mindset: Revolutionizing Esthetic Rehabilitations

Dr. Mohamed Elashry, Egypt

The digital era has ushered in transformative tools and methodologies, profoundly reshaping esthetic dental rehabilitations. Digital tools enable clinicians to redefine esthetic outcomes while meeting the demands of precision, functionality, and patient satisfaction.

Digital approach redefines how we conceptualize, plan, and execute esthetic and functional rehabilitations, aligning artistry with evidence-based practices.

Pediatric Dentistry From The Digital Perspective

  Prof. Dr. Hany Saber, Egypt

Pediatric dentistry, dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years, requires a delicate balance between advanced care and a child friendly approach. The advent of digital technology has brought about significant changes in how dental care is provided to this sensitive demographic.

Pediatric dentistry is considered one of the widest scopes of all branches of clinical dental practice, passing from restorative dentistry to surgical procedures to orthodontic intervention to endodontic challenging cases. In recent years, digitization has revolutionized various sectors, with pediatric dentistry being no exception.

This lecture comprehensively summarizes the impacts and advancements of digitization in pediatric dentistry. The utilization of digital technologies has notably enhanced diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, patient engagement, and educational tools for both dental practitioners and their young patients.

 Through the integration of digital radiography, intraoral scanning, three-dimensional printing, and teledentistry, the field has seen improvements in patient comfort, reduced procedure durations, and the personalization of dental care. The review aims to highlight the latest developments, potential challenges, and future directions in the digital realm of pediatric dentistry.

Endodontic Dilemmas In The Era Of Minimally Invasive Dentistry

   Prof. Ahmed Ghobashy, Egypt

Management of root canal complexities and the minimal invasive approaches have two different sides that need comprehensive management and a guide to follow.

Recently new approaches, materials and techniques have risen regarding the management inflamed pulpal tissue and hard tissue in order successfully manage different endodontic scenarios in a conservative manner.

These approaches have supporters and opponents, these opinions eventually will have a great impact on the outcomes and long-term survival of the teeth in function.

Immediate Implant In The Aesthetic Zone: Combining Digital And Analog For A Better Outcome

 Dr. Maurizio Martini, Italy

Immediate Implant in the aesthetic zone: combining digital and analog for a better outcome Aesthetic is a leading aspect of all our dental and implant treatments. Providing a long-term stability of the soft and hard tissue around the implants is a key factor to guarantee an aesthetic successful outcome over the time. We are going to analyze the main factors that, according with the literature, could be crucial for achieving this purpose, and how digital and analog can contribute to this goal. Implant planning, surgical execution and prosthetic finalization will be discuss to define the right choice in order to maximize the aesthetic outcome of our rehabilitation.

Single Immediate Implant Placement In The Esthetic Zone Can Be A Predictable And Stable Technique?

Assoc. Prof. Elie AZAR MAALOUF, Lebanon

Esthetic has become an important issue in modern society that defines a person’s character. Having a tooth missing in this zone has a strong negative impact on a person’s quality of life and satisfaction especially when it comes to speech, smiling and appearance.

In the last decade, dental implants offer a viable alternative solution for single tooth replacements with excellent implant survival rates. Therefore, implant placement in the esthetic zone requires thorough esthetic considerations in order to reestablish a healthy soft tissue and a natural, esthetic restorations.

Immediate implant placement and provisionalization aim to maintain peri-implant hard and soft tissues to achieve long-term osseointegration in combination with the reestablishment of a natural, and thus, esthetic peri-implant mucosa.

In terms of survival rates, it provides good primary stability with a high survival rate that is well-documented and reported in many studies.

When Anatomy Meets Technology In Maxillary Anterior Implants

Dr. Ahmed Abou El Fettouh, Egypt

“Maxillary anterior implants has been a real challenge for every clinicians in the world of oral implantology. Due to the great anatomical variations in the anterior maxilla, it is difficult to have one technique fitting all cases perfectly. The role of technology in this field is to simplify the process of oral implantation. This presentation allows the clinician to recognize how technologies can help to achieve a better diagnosis, anticipation, and correct techniques to reach the optimal esthetic results.”

Have Human Potentials Been Surpassed?

Prof. Fouad Aly El Sharaby, Egypt

Many psychologists, philosophers, and cognitive scientists regard imagination as a core human trait, often considering it a key aspect of what defines us as human beings.

 In orthodontics, creativity plays a central role in problem-solving, helping professionals devise new solutions to complex challenges. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI)  and digital technologies in orthodontics is advancing quickly, offering more efficient and effective solutions. However, a pressing question remains: how far will humans continue to lead, particularly in handling complex cases?

Proven Concepts And New Digital Tools In The Orthodontic Management Of Ectopic Teeth

Univ.-Prof. Dr.med.dent. Michael H. Bertl, Austria

The lecture will cover the etiology, diagnosis and orthodontic treatment of ectopic teeth, with a particular focus on canines. For many years, 3D imaging technologies have provided valuable insights in the diagnosis and treatment planning of ectopic canines and molars. More recently, both CBCT and intraoral scans have also been incorporated in the orthodontic appliance design, resulting in more modern and efficient iterations of proven treatment-concepts, like transversal and sagittal expansion for space management and alignment of ectopic teeth. Routine intraoral scanning and superimpositioning also provide new perspectives for understanding the biomechanics involved. Finally, the use of CAD/CAM in the design and manufacturing of individualized retention protocols at the end of orthodontic treatment will be discussed.

Do’s and Don’ts of Clear Aligner Therapy

Assoc.Prof. Youssef Sedky, Egypt

There’s a great demand on Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) from patients seeking orthodontic treatment, however this demand must be met by competent clinicians having enough knowledge about it. The real challenge for ideal treatment outcome lies in proper case selection and understanding the biomechanical possibilities and limitations of CAT. In this presentation we will demonstrate virtual treatment setup and stagging for clinical cases and evidence-based studies focusing on indications for CAT , predictability of different tooth movements, and possible treatment plans for different presented malocclusions with emphasis on attachments designs for optimal finishing.