Introduction

Mastering the many procedures, techniques, and materials required for treating complex fixed prosthodontic reconstruction cases requires far more that just multiplying a single unit by many times. Special but easily learned skills are required that far exceed what is needed to treat simple fixed cases.

This residency program is designed for dentists that do not feel qualified or capable when treating complex reconstruction cases. The purpose of the residency is to show how to master the procedures necessary and than organize them into the easy to understand steps that are required to treat complex cases. Treating complex cases does not require a "super dentist" but requires a dentist to be "super organized". Every complex case is treated with a logical series of simple steps. Organizing and understanding these steps will be a primary focus of this residency.

Enrollment in the program is strictly limited in order to assure a high level of interaction between participants and the faculty. The first applications received that qualify for entrance will be accepted into the program. Early application is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Format

A complex reconstruction case should be selected by each participant and treated as a parallel part of the residency program.

The Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics Residency program will consist of 8 hour sessions held on Fridays & Saturdays approximately every 4 weeks for a total of 18 days (140 hours). Each session allows for in-depth coverage of topics. Sessions will be divided into components that will:

1. Present didactic information (Lectures)
2. Includes symposium style discussions
3. Provide laboratory exposure and experience with materials and techniques
4. Require patient treatment experiences based upon individual interests and course requirements.*

*Please Note: Patients treated during clinical sessions will be required to pay a clinical fee for services performed. In general they are 1/3-1/2 private practice fees, to encourage participation. Residents may charge patients higher fees to offset tuition.

Topics

Demystifying and applying occlusal and philosophies

1. Overview of different occlusal reconstruction philosophies
2. Restorative VS natural occlusal approaches
3. Anterior Deprogrammers
4. Diagnostic interocclusal registrations
5. Simplifying articulators, facebows and how to use them
6. Fundamentals of occlusion necessary to do full mouth reconstructions
7. Staying out of trouble

Jaw recording techniques that anyone can master

1. Electronic pantographic tracing in 15 minutes
2. Programming articulators in 5 minutes or less
3. Selecting the "right" articulator

Diagnosis and planning: the "Key" to practice success

1. Patient examination
2. What diagnostic materials do you need before you start?
3. Evaluating patient cooperation and relationship building
4. Treatment planning ceramometal vs all ceramic vs bonded vs combinations

Pre-treatment therapy using bonded and removable appliances

1. "Super Splints"
2. Pre-restorative occlusal therapy
3. Pre-restorative esthetic analysis
4. Pre-restorative patient cooperation evaluation

Choreographing the Treatment Sequence

1. Treatment planning VS "plan of treatment"
2. Keeping errors small and correctable
3. Learning the "baby steps" so anyone can do it
4. Learn different approaches for different material and restoration types

Soft Tissue Management and Tissue Preparation

1. Mastering tissue control and simplifying impression making
2. Fundamentals of radiosurgery and lasers

Provisional Restorations

1. Provisionals, the foundation for success
2. Selection an optimal material for reconstructions
3. Provisionals that are esthetic and functional
4. Creating a "prototype" for the final restoration
5. Ensuring tooth and tissue stability
6. Finalizing treatment decisions

Tooth Preparation

1. Maintaining points of reference
2. Variations for different restoration choices
3. Esthetic vs metallic prefabricated posts
4. Custom esthetic posts

Laboratory Steps for Optimal Success with No Remakes

1. Minimizing post delivery adjustments
2. Sequencing to minimize chair time and errors
3. Laboratory communications for optimal results

Optimizing Esthetic Results

1. Optimal materials selection
2. Chairside ceramic color modification

Contemporary Adhesive VS Traditional Cemented Restorations

Using Attachments to Create Contingencies and Segmenting Options

Laboratory Hands-On Practice

1. Hands-on practice precede clinical treatment

Clinically Treat a Complex Reconstruction as Part of the Residency1

Note that a significant part of this residency program is dedicated to clinically treating a complex reconstruction case. Residents can work individually or share a patient. Please contact EP for questions regarding patient selection. It is also ok to observe patient treatment but not advised if an optimal experience is to be achieved.

1All participants will need to provide Esthetic Professionals with a copy of dental license, dental degree, CPR certificate and proof of malpractice Insurance prior to the start of the clinical sessions. Clinical fees are separate from the tuition.

Faculty

The Residency program faculty will include guest lectures by world-renowned clinicians, and also manufacturers representatives.

1. Bruce J. Crispin DDS, MS: Course Director, is a Fixed Prosthodontist and Diplomat, American Board of Prosthodontics, Accredited Member of the AACD, Professor Emeritus UCLA, and has practiced and taught since 1972.
2. Kristi Crispin DMD, John Marsh DDS, and Bernie Villadiego DDS: Program Instructors and organizers, are all successful esthetic and restorative dentists with many years of clinical teaching experience with Dr. Crispin.

Materials and Equipment

A notebook, syllabus, copies of review articles, most expendable materials, models, and some equipment will be supplied. Certain equipment and materials are required and must be supplied or purchased by participant. Special discounts will be offered on these essential restorative dentistry materials and equipment.

Tuition

$7,295 - Tuition does not include patient clinic fees. Financing options will be available to accommodate individual doctors needs.

3 Payment Option
Deposit 2nd Installment 3rd Installment	$2,433 $2,431 $2,431	Due with application Due November 1st Due January 1st

In the event the payment is not received on the due date, a late charge processing fee per month shall be imposed.

10 Payment Option

$751.39 per month 1st payment due with registration

In the event the payment is not received on the due date, a late charge processing fee per month shall be imposed.

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Refund and Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be accepted to hold a residency position until June 1st of each year. After June 1st, one third (1/3) of total tuition must be received to finalize acceptance into a Residency Program. If a written cancellation is received 45 days or more prior to first day of a Residency Program, a refund or credit will be issued on the first Residency tuition installment, less a 25% processing fee. For withdrawals made less than 45 days prior to the first day of Residency, no refunds will be issued on the first tuition installment. After December 1st of each year, full Residency tuition will be due and no refunds will be issued.

Dates

(Fridays and Saturdays) 140 CE and AGD Credits

The program meets approximately every four weeks, unless otherwise indicated. Any optional dates, or changes in dates, will be arranged with the course participants after the program begins.

Case Presentations & Graduation Banquet June 27th    (C) Clinic Day

"An individual course which displays the AACD Recommended Private Education Course logo has a curriculum recommended by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. It may prove helpful in gaining knowledge necessary for the Academy's Accreditation credential. Successful completion of this course does not guarantee Accreditation. Additional information about the Accreditation credentialing process is available by contacting the AACD at 800-543-9220 or www.aacd.com."