As the AACD 2025 Scientific Session approaches, we're excited to spotlight one of the most anticipated sessions, led by the esteemed Greggory A. Kinzer, DDS, MSD. Join us on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 AM to noon, for an enlightening presentation titled, Treating the Worn Dentition: Incorporating 'Airway' Concepts.
About Dr. Greggory A. Kinzer, DDS, MSD
Dr. Kinzer is renowned for his expertise in restorative and esthetic dentistry, with a focus on complex cases involving the worn dentition. His commitment to advancing dental education and his innovative approach to integrating airway concepts into dental treatment planning make him a leader in the field.
Session Synopsis
In his presentation, Dr. Kinzer will delve into the critical need to address airway issues as part of the comprehensive treatment planning process. Traditionally, disease, function patterns, and muscle/joint health have been the focus areas. However, understanding the impact of airway compromise on tooth position and occlusion is now paramount.
Participants will learn to identify varying degrees of airway compromise in their patients based on dental signs and symptoms. Dr. Kinzer will also explore how sleep-disordered breathing issues affect the stomatognathic system, enhancing your ability to discuss treatment benefits with patients and increasing the predictability of restorative outcomes by reducing fractures and failures.
Learning Objectives
Attendees of this session will gain practical insights and interdisciplinary strategies to seamlessly incorporate airway resolution into treatment plans, achieving exceptional dental results. Key learning objectives include:
- Impact of Airway Issues: Discuss the impact that airway issues have on the stomatognathic system.
- Identification: Learn how to quickly and easily identify patients in your practice that have an airway issue as part of their etiology.
- Treatment Planning: Learn how to treatment plan airway resolution as an integral part of a facially generated dental treatment plan.
- Occlusal Requirements: Learn the occlusal requirements for patients with edge-to-edge, crossover, and pathway wear.
- Trial Therapy: Learn how to test esthetics and occlusion with trial therapy.
Why You Should Attend
This session promises to provide invaluable information that will enhance your ability to develop comprehensive and effective treatment plans. By attending, you'll be equipped to better serve your patients, addressing both their dental and airway health for improved overall outcomes.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in restorative dentistry. Join us at AACD 2025 and take your practice to the next level with insights from Dr. Greggory A. Kinzer.
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