Strategies in Restoring the Esthetic Zone

Abstract
The evolution of restorative materials and dental implants enables the restorative/surgical team to achieve pleasing esthetic results that can be accomplished using simplified approaches in most clinical situations. However, some demanding situations still require the use of a combination of restorative materials or modified prosthesis design.

This presentation reviewed common and unique clinical challenges, including the provision of a predictable function in esthetically demanding situations, the comfortable management of prosthesis delivery, the achievement of optimal optical properties, and the provision of a durable marginal seal.

Avishai Sadan, DMD, New Orleans, Louisiana

Dr. Sadan received his specialty certificate in prosthodontics from the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry. In addition, he completed a fellowship in prosthodontics with emphasis on esthetic and implant dentistry at LSU. Dr. Sadan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the LSU School of Dentistry. He is the current editor-in-chief of Quintessence of Dental Technology (QDT), an associate editor of Quintessence International, a member on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Prosthodontics, Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, and has lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally, on esthetic and implant dentistry.

Dr. Sadan is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, OKU Dental Honor Society.

In addition to his full time teaching responsibilities, Dr. Sadan maintains an intramural practice limited to fixed and implant prosthodontics.