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WORLD CONFERENCE 2003 IN RETROSPECT

Restoring the Implant with ProceraŽ Technology

Abstract
Three parameters have to be taken into consideration when optimizing aesthetics: prosthetic material, soft tissue and hard tissue. Implants are prosthetic devices and with abutments in place the similarity between natural tooth roots and implants is obvious

This lecture focused on optimizing function and aesthetics with the ProceraŽ technology for both natural teeth and implants. Both immediate and delayed loading of an implant restoration in the aesthetic zone was highlighted, and different ways for temporary and/or definitive abutment/prostheses at immediate loading were discussed.

Eric Van Dooren, DDS, Antwerp, Belgium

Dr. Eric Van Dooren attended the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, where he received his degree in dentistry in 1982. After graduating he opened a private practice in Antwerp, Belgium, which is limited to periodontics, fixed prosthodontics, and implants.

Currently Dr. Van Dooren is a member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. In addition, he is a member of the editorial staff of Teamwork (Germany).

Dr. Van Dooren lectures extensively in Belgium and internationally, mainly on esthetics.