Parkell CONTINUING EDUCATION

PARKELL CE FEBRUARY 2012

Occlusal Disease Management System: The Diagnosis Process

Jose-Luis Ruiz, DDS; Thomas A. Coleman, DDS

CREDITS: 2

COST: $0.00

SOURCE: Parkell Online Learning Center

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READ ABSTRACT The goal of every dentist is to preserve the health of his or her patients’ masticatory system, as well as to anticipate the long-term results when restorative treatment is provided. These goals cannot be accomplished in the presence of occlusal disease. During the routine oral examination, the signs and/or symptoms of occlusal disease must be noted and the patient educated about the need for further diagnosis and treatment. Better care can be provided to patients if occlusal disease and/or temporomandibular disorders are detected early and properly treated. Treating occlusal disease can lead to a long, healthy life of the dentition as well as to restorative success.

READ LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• recognize the signs and symptoms of occlusal disease.
• understand the importance of assessing occlusal and temporomandibular joint health and of freeing patients from active occlusal disease before initiating a restorative treatment.
• implement a methodical occlusal disease management system on every patient to determine which occlusal/temporomandibular pathologies warrant treatment

PARKELL CE JANUARY 2012

Sinus Bone Augmentation: A Review of the Common Techniques

Fred. F. Farhat, DDS, MSD; Bassam Kinaia, DDS, MSD; Howard B. Gross, DDS, MSD

CREDITS: 2

COST: $0.00

SOURCE: Parkell Online Learning Center

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READ ABSTRACT This article describes the biology and techniques of the sinus augmentation procedure. Most of the commonly used augmentation procedures aimed at restoring the atrophic posterior maxilla are presented through a serried of clinical cases. This article also discusses the drawbacks and complications associated with sinus bone grafts along with pertinent literature supporting their validity and long-term success.

READ LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• describe the anatomy and physiology of the sinus.
• choose the proper sinus lift technique(s), depending on the amount of residual bone.
• list the indications and contraindications of performing sinus lift procedures.
• explain complications that may arise during or after sinus lift procedures.

Samuel E. Lynch, DMD, DMSc; Leslie Wisner-Lynch, DMD, DMSc; Myron Nevins, DDS; Marc L. Nevins, DMD, MMSc

Hiroyasu Endo, DDS, PhD; Terry D. Rees, DDS, MSD

Samuel DeAngelo, DDS, MS; James Murphy, DDS, MS; Lewis Claman, DDS, MS; John Kalmar, DMD, PhD; Binnaz Leblebicioglu, DDS, MS, PhD