12 Nov Course 15 and 16 April 2022 – 3D Printing: Implant Planning with Surgical Guides (Hands-on Course) (Onsite)
Dr Thanos Kristallis Maxillofacial Prosthodontist
Dr Katya Archambault Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist
Meisha Fogg CAD CAM Specialist
3D Printing: Complete Treatment Planning for Digital Dentistry Workflows April 15th and 16th, 2022
2 Day Course Onsite
3D Printing: Introduction to Digital Dentistry Workflows
Date
15th and 16th April, 2022
Time
8:30 to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Registration
Registration fees: $2,400
Early Bird registration: $2,175
(Early Bird ends February 20th, 2022)
Credits
14 CE Credits
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Weekdays 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Advanced Education
San Diego Dental Health Center
9350 Campus Point Drive Suite 1D
La Jolla, CA 92037
2 Day Course Onsite
3D printing is the new disruptive industry in manufacturing and will revolutionize the way we will practice digital dentistry in the near future. This course is an introduction to understanding all aspects of the 3D printing process in the dental clinic and dental laboratory and also a prerequisite course to the different digital dentistry modules for Digital dentures, Surgical guides for implant guided surgery, Smile design for temporary and permanent veneers, crowns and bridges, implant-supported prosthetics, Diagnostic models and Occlusal Splints. The areas of Data Capturing through all different IOS available systems and CBCT systems will be addressed and well as the pros and cons, considerations for the scanning process, preferences of scanners and scanning software. Printing directly from converted to STL files from DICOM CBCT files will be introduced and also the understanding of different file types and techniques for exporting, packaging, storing files, etc. The treatment planning phase and digital file design as well as an overview of available design software will be thoroughly covered. Techniques for 3D printing, the use the different printers, overview of available materials for 3D printing, post-processing the 3D prints (wash and cure) and the review of clinical cases on how the 3D printed guides are actually used for the guided implant surgery, digital dentures, diagnostic models, smile design, temporary and permanent veneers, crowns and bridges and implant-supported prosthetics will all be discussed.
Friday April 15th, and Saturday April 16th, 2022
8:30 to 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Breakfast and lunch are included.
April 15th:
Data Capturing through all different IOS available systems and CBCT systems.
Morning:
Cone Beam CT and its capabilities for more detailed imaging information and communication have changed the landscape of dentistry.
- An introduction to understanding all aspects of the DICOMS acquisition.
- Learn how to reduce scattering artifacts
- A review of CBCT applications in 3D printing process.
- An overview of the DICOMS manipulation and interpretation to avoid misdiagnosis.
- File types and techniques for exporting, packaging, and archiving.
Afternoon:
Applications of Intra-Oral scanning
- Discussion on IOS scanners on the market their pros and cons
- Learn how to use the IOS
- Learn all the possibilities of IOS: case setup, scanning strategy, scanning of models
- learn how to do data clean up and analysis
ExoPlan design – A Hands-on Approach (first part)
- Discuss what ExoPlan is and how it will allow us to incorporate both surgical guide design and also abutment/crown design
- Talk about Abutment Design
- Talk about Crown Design
- ExoPlan – Importing both CBCT and Surface Scan data
- ExoPlan – Clean up and align the scan data
- ExoPlan – Define Panoramic Curve
- ExoPlan – Define Mandibular Nerve Canals
- ExoPlan – Backward Planning (place model teeth) / Virtual Teeth Placement
- ExoPlan – Define Density Threshold (reduce bone / flesh shown)
April 16th : Manufacturing
Morning:
ExoPlan design – A Hands-on Approach (con’t)
- ExoPlan – Place and position implants
- ExoPlan – Saving scenes midway through planning
- ExoPlan – Expert mode vs Wizard mode
- ExoPlan – Approval of Planning
- ExoPlan – Surgical guide design
- ExoPlan – Surgical protocol
Afternoon:
DentalCAD Design: Let’s apply what we have learned!
- Discuss order form that was created with ExoPlan and discuss how this will set you up for DentalCAD
- ExoCAD DentalCAD – Abutment Design
- ExoCAD DentalCAD – Crown Design
- Use of different printers and overview of available materials for 3D printing.
- Printing the Surgical Guide / Crowns and post processing
- Mill out abutment from possible pre-milled abutment blank in-house
- Send out abutment to be milled by LAB / Milling Center
- Conclusion
Dr. Thanos Kristallis
UCLA and UCSD Faculty Board-Certified Prosthodontist and Cosmetic Dentist.
Dr. Thanos Kristallis has been one of the top Prosthodontists world-wide dedicated to cosmetic and implant dentistry treating celebrities and dignitaries around the globe for more than 30 years. His undetermined desire for perusing further knowledge and the goal of achieving the highest level of human creativity has taken him around the world in order to create, treat, educate and offer his patients the best cosmetic treatment results possible.
An experienced cosmetic reconstructive dentist, currently practicing in his private offices in San Diego, while he teaches at the Department of Advanced Prosthodontics at UCLA, School of Dentistry and the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Plastic Surgery at UCSD. With his background and advanced postgraduate training in 5 different clinical disciplines covering all areas of Cosmetic and Implant dentistry, Dr Thanos Kristallis is a dedicated professional who aspires to treat every patient with a personal customized treatment concept in order to achieve a specialized oral rehabilitation result, restoring oral and overall patient health, wellness and achieving superb cosmetic results and function. Patients from across the globe fly in to see Dr. Kristallis for their dental needs. Dr. Kristallis looks forward to helping you rediscover your smile and restore your oral function with exceptional results. If you have questions, or if you would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.
Education and Memberships
Dr. Kristallis has earned his degrees and postgraduate specialty certifications from the world-renowned Dental Schools including Georgetown University, NYU School of Dentistry, UAB School of Dentistry and the University of Texas Schools. He is a Fellow and board certified in Prosthodontics with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the California State Dental Association, The American Academy of Osseointegration and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private research university in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789 as Georgetown College.
NYU school of Dentistry
The New York University College of Dentistry educates nearly ten percent of our nation’s dentists. It offers graduate programs and clinical training in dentistry.
UAB School of Dentistry
The University of Alabama School of Dentistry, founded in 1948, is the public dental school located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
University of California UCLA
UCLA is a public research university in Los Angeles. It became the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, the second-oldest undergraduate campus of the 10-campus University of California system.
American College of Prosthodontists
The American College of Prosthodontists is a not-for-profit organization representing prosthodontists within organized dentistry and to the public, with more than 3,700 members worldwide.
American Dental Association
The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 161,000 members.
California State Dental Association
The California Dental Association (CDA) was founded nearly 150 years ago and is a community of dentists committed to enhancing the professional lives of our members—27,000.
American Academy of Osseointegration
The mission of the Academy of Osseointegration is to enhance oral health globally by advancing the science, practice and ethics of implant dentistry and tissue engineering. Membership now exceeds 5,600 professionals from more than 70 countries.
American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry was formed in 1975 and has members from throughout the United States and 11 other countries. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois the group is governed by an Executive Council.
Media Appearances
Dr. Kristallis has been featured in a number of TV appearances including the Doctors Show and NBC News.
