Stephen J. Chu, Christian Coachman & Adam J. Mieleszko
About
Adam J. Mieleszko, CDT graduated in 1997 from New York City Technical College with a degree in Dental Laboratory Technology. In 2000, he received certification in dental ceramics. Since 2005 he's been a technical instructor for "Mastering Aesthetics and Ceramics for Advanced Dental Technician: hand-on continuum" at New York University College of Dentistry. Adam coauthored “Fundamentals of Color, Shade Matching and Communication in Esthetic Dentistry” (Quintessence, 2004, 2011).
Learning Objectives
Objective
After this presentation, the attendee should be able to:rn1. Diagnose the problem associated with the lack of visible delay of the interdental papillae during smilingrn2. What treatment planning options are available for correctionrn3. Understand the material selection criteria for pink porcelain, composite or a combination [hybrid restoration]
Presentation Details
Lecture Description
The loss of the interdental tissues due to iatrogenic dentistry or a disease processes can not only debilitate a patient’s smile but also self-esteem. The treatment planning decisions associated with when to use interdisciplinary treatment inclusive of orthodontics and surgery or when you chose a prosthetic solution alone will be delineated. In addition, materials selection criteria for pink porcelain, composite, and/or a hybrid [combination of the two materials] will be presented.