Cosmetic-Reconstructive treatments can alter the occlusion, the occlusal plane and/or the patient's maxillomandibular relation. Because this may be desirable, clinicians sometimes use cosmetic and reconstructive techniques as finishing treatments for patients with craniofacial pain. However, just as mandibular repositioning can be helpful, it can potentially result in a less favorable position.
Many clinicians screen their patients with Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA) and EMG to ensure that they do not treat a compromised temporomandibular joint or musculature.
The BioPAK system helps the clinician accurately and objectively evaluate the patient's TM joint, muscles and mandibular function, before, during and after treatment. Therefore, the clinician can make sure that the patient's mandible is in a physiologically sound position before finalizing treatment.
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Jim Beck Having successfully treated over 130 full mouth reconstruction patients, he is an expert in diagnosis and treatment modalities to achieve optimal cosmetic and functional results. He is highly praised for his system based, results oriented program. READ IT! : Raise the Bar in Your Practice Through Comprehensive Exam and Diagnosis |
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Chris Stevens Dr. Chris Stevens – Everyday Occlusion. Dr. Stevens has created three hands-on courses that bring harmony between aesthetics and occlusion. Learn to treat comprehensively, safely and without “hope” by adopting Dr. Stevens’ predictable techniques and procedures. Occlusion I will teach the fundamental principles of neuromuscular occlusion. In Occlusion II, learn restorative techniques for a non-symptomatic patient. Finally, in Occlusion III, learn to ready the symptomatic patient for full mouth restoration. For more information, visit arrowheaddental.com Read More |
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Dr. John Cranham Dr. John C. Cranham has an aesthetic oriented restorative practice in Chesapeake, Virginia where he resides with his wife and three children. An honors graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1988, Dr. Cranham maintains a strong relationship with his alma mata, as an Associate Clinical Professor, teaching in the Graduate Prosthodontics and AEGD programs. Additionally he was appointed to serve for two years on the Schools board of advisors. Read More |
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David Hornbrook Having passion for one’s profession and the requirements of that profession overcomes mediocrity, disenchantment, frustration, and compromise. In dentistry, passion can make the difference between providing high quality care and that which is merely adequate. Passion is also responsible for providing the impetus for clinicians to seek higher learning and continue in their education. As the pace quickens in the development of knowledge and technology, patients around the world deserve to have opportunities for their dentist to access the best that the profession has to offer. There is a new and advanced pathway to filling in the voids and putting it all together. This pathway is designed to educate, excite, and motivate clinicians through increased knowledge, understanding, clinician experience, and infusion of “Passion”. The Hornbrook Group is dedicated, because of our own passion, to be a guiding influence throughout this journey of excellence. Read More |
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Dr. Mark Peck Cosmetics Simplified Practice Development Full Arch Cosmetics Easy Implants Total Team Training Neuromuscular Occlusion Read More |
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Ronald G. Ritsco, DMD, MS In 2001, Dr. Ritsco became a founding member and Program Director of the internationally recognized educational programs, “The Hornbrook Group”. Currently, Dr. Ritsco is in private practice in Houston Texas. Dr. Ritsco is the author and co-author of several scientific publications and has been awarded multiple scientific and clinical achievement awards. He has lectured nationally, internationally and is currently a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American College of Prosthodontics, International College of Prosthodontics, American Academy of Implantology, and the American Academy of Dental Materials. Read More |
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Dr. James C Downs, D.M.D. received his degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1986. Since then, he has established technical excellence as a top priority in his practice by working with leading cosmetic clinicians in the country. To that end, Dr. Downs has become an expert in comprehensive restorative treatment by completing numerous full-mouth reconstruction cases. He currently lectures for the Dr. Dick Barnes Group and maintains an aesthetic family oriented practice in Denver, Colorado. |