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Predictably esthetic restorations begin with detailed assessment and planning. This course will focus on the parameters to consider when approaching more advanced restorations, and the inter-disciplinary perspectives needed in prosthetically driven implant placement. Techniques used to support and guide soft contouring will be explored. Course Objectives: • Consider factors involved in truly prosthetically driven treatment planning • Outline paramaters of Esthetic Risk Analysis (ERA) • Understand clinical impact of materials science, surface technology, and bio-mechanical design • Establishing effective communication of desired placement through stent design and fabrication • Recognize necessity of provisionals to achieve desired soft tissue contouring • Explore possibilities of CADCAM and all-ceramic restorations • Discuss indications and rationale for bone level and tissue level implants Hands-on: • Familiarization with bone level componentry • Preparation of surgical stent • Fabrication of screw retained and cemented provisionals Dates: October 23-24, 2009 Speaker: Dr. Donald A. Somerville, BSc., DMD, MS Tuition: $595 CDN plus applicable taxes Type: Lecture and hands-on Registration Policy Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Registrations are not considered final until payment is received. Your registration will be confirmed by mail within two weeks of receipt of registration. Full payment must be received at the time of registration. Cancellation Policy* Cancellations made 30 days prior to the course starting – Full Refund. Cancellations made 15-29 days prior to the course starting – 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. Cancellations made 0-14 days prior to the course starting – refund issued in the form of a credit towards future courses. *Please note that a $50 administration fee will apply towards all refunds. Straumann reserves the right to cancel courses that do not meet the minimum enrolment. The registration fee will be refunded, in full, within two weeks of cancelling the course. Straumann reserves the right to change and or substitute its speakers and topics. This course qualifies for 9 hours of continuing education credits. Straumann Canada is an ADA CERP recognized provider. The Academy of General Dentistry recognizes the ADA CERP approval and therefore FAGD/MAGD credit will be awarded. *This course will discuss products marketed by Straumann Canada Ltd.