Challenges of Implants in the aesthetic zone
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Speaker
Prof Hani Tohme
Hani Tohme DDS, MSc, PhD
⁃ Doctor of Dental Surgery from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon | 1995
⁃ Completed his MSc in Prosthodontics and Esthetic Dentistry from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon with honors | 1999
⁃ Earned his PhD in Biomaterials | 2022
⁃ Former Head of the Removable Prosthodontics Department at
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
⁃ Founder and Present Head of Digital Dentistry, Al, and Evolving Technologies Department at Saint Joseph University of Beirut
⁃ Maintains the state-of-art facilities with the latest dental technologies in his Private Practice in Mtayleb, Lebanon.
⁃ Chairman of the scientific committee at the Lebanese Society of Prosthodontics
⁃ ITI fellow
⁃ Zahle ITI Study Club Director
⁃ Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for 3shape and Straumann.
⁃ Member of the Digital Dentistry Society - Lebanon
⁃ Lectures at international courses and conferences on topics related to prosthodontics, implantology and digital dentistry
Organizer
Learning Objectives:
- • Identify the Unique Challenges in the Aesthetic Zone
• Understand anatomical, biological, and esthetic factors affecting implant placement in the aesthetic zone.
• Analyze Case-Specific Treatment Planning and Digital Solutions - • Learn how digital planning and diagnostic tools can address challenges unique to the aesthetic zone.
• Apply Soft Tissue Management Techniques
• Explore techniques to enhance soft tissue esthetics and support long-term stability of implants. - • Implement Strategies for Predictable Aesthetic Outcomes
• Gain strategies for achieving optimal results, especially in cases with complex aesthetic demands.
Abstract:
The aesthetic zone presents unique challenges in implantology, requiring a balance between functional stability and the intricate demands of visual harmony. This lecture will explore the multifaceted obstacles encountered when placing implants in the aesthetic zone, including anatomical variations, soft tissue management, and the integration of digital tools to enhance precision and predictability. Participants will gain insights into advanced treatment planning, the role of prosthetic considerations, and strategies for achieving optimal aesthetics, even in complex cases. Through case studies and evidence-based practices, this session aims to enhance the clinician’s approach to predictable, long-lasting aesthetic outcomes.