ADI IMPLANTING
TECHNOLOGY AT THE HEART OF THE DENTAL SECTOR
The ADI Team Congress 2017 ‘ Dental Implantology : A Global Perspective – Inspiration From Around The World ’ is taking place at the ExCel Centre in London from 2nd to the 4th March . The event begins at 8.00am on Thursday 2nd with a series of Corporate Forums from BEGO Implant Systems , Nobel Biocare , Straumann , Dentsply Sirona , Geistlich Biomaterials , Osstem Implant and Southern Implants , before moving to the Plenary Programme at 1.00pm .
Thousands of dental implants are placed in the UK every year and , with the increasing popularity of treatment , even more can be expected in the coming years .
As such , there is a huge potential market in which dentists and their teams can thrive . Not only do modern materials and techniques ensure reliable , predictable and generally outstanding clinical results , but they also enable the dental team to have a profound impact on patients ’ quality of life . Restoring someone ’ s ability to smile , eat and speak properly can do wonders for their self-confidence and in turn provide a very rewarding experience for professionals delivering their care .
Whether you already offer implant treatment or are looking to do so in the future , the ADI Team Congress 2017 is the perfect event for you . Bringing inspiration from around the world , an eclectic line-up of internationally renowned speakers will discuss a wide range of topics , with programmes tailored for different members of the team and experience levels .
The opening session will be moderated by the ADI President , Craig Parker . This first afternoon session will contain presentations by speakers from the USA , South Africa , Spain and France and will begin with the amazing story of the World ’ s first face transplant – which was foreshadowed in the January issue of Dental Practice by Daniel S Alam , the surgeon who was in charge of this life-changing operation .
The second day ’ s programme is much more detailed , with parallel sessions for
CLOCKWISE RROM TOP LEFT : Anthogyr ’ s Axiom ® TL ( Tissue Level ) implant and a new innovative inLink ® connection by locks integrated in a full CAD-CAM prosthesis ; BEGO Semados ® implants can now also be fabricated using Premilled Blanks ( PMB ); Cavendish Imaging Session on “ CBCT for paranasal sinuses ”; Cendres + Métaux has secured exclusive rights to Pekkton ® ( PEKK ), the top product of the thermoplastic polyaryletherketones ; DPS are the sole distributors of The Wand STA Dental anaesthetic machine .
Dentists , Dental Technicians , Dental Hygienists and Therapists , Dental Nurses and Practice Managers and Students . There is also a GDP Update programme on Friday afternoon aimed at dentists with no previous experience with dental implants . The Student session has the morning dedicated to formal presentations changing to practical workshops in the afternoon .
Dennis Tarnow and Stephen Chu are not to be missed , exploring immediate implant protocols , treatment time , survival rates and the effective management of extraction sockets . Further sessions will cover everything from implant supported facial reconstruction with Dales Howes to pre-surgical planning with Bjarni Pjetursson and the current status of CBCT with Jimmy Makdissi . Lisa Heitz- Mayfield will also discuss peri-implantitis , while William Martin will share his extensive expertise to help delegates reduce prosthetic
implant complications .
Considering the non-clinical factors involved in dental implantology , Franck Renouard will emphasise the importance of a clinician ’ s attitude for treatment success . “ During my lecture , I will discuss the protocols we can follow to reduce stress and cut down the errors that can waste time and money . I will draw clear comparisons between dentistry and aviation , encouraging delegates to examine non-technical factors in order to enhance their provision of implant treatment .”
For dentists who have not yet entered the dental implant arena , the Gateway to Dental Implantology Programme will be ideal . Thought-leaders in the field will offer a wealth of information and advice to help you and your team expand your services effectively . Mats Christiansen will highlight the importance of understanding your clinical limitations and knowing when u
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