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FUNCTIONAL DENTISTRY

December 17

PETER SVENSSON

Increase the vertical dimension – or not?

– Definition and measurement of the occlusal vertical dimension;

– Muscle physiology and impact on various jaw functions;

– Adaptability of the stomatognathic system;

– Occlusal rehabilitation versus oral rehabilitation.

Neuroplasticity as a new concept in rehabilitation of oral function and pain

– Introduction to our plastic brain and concept of neuroplasticity;

– How dentures can change the brain;

– Use it or lose it – training oral function systematically;

– Adverse effects of pain;

– Keeping fitness in oral health.

JEFFREY OKESON

The facts and fantasies of Temporomandibular Disorders

– Teleconference –

– Disorders that will/will not respond to therapy

– Relationship between bruxism and muscle pain

– Conservative approach to managing muscle pain disorders

– Conservative approach to managing intracapsular pain disorders

– Why and how occlusal appliances may assist in the management of TMD.

JACEK GLEBOCKI

Using of Kois Deprogrammer and Kois Dento-Facial Analyzer TMD dysfunctions treatment (Kois concept)

Program will coming soon.

December 18

ALADIN SABBAGH

Diagnosis of TMJ disorders. Prevention of iatrogenic dysfunctions

– The 6 keys of the TMD etiology;

– Initial diagnostic of TMD using manual functional diagnosis;

– Differential diagnosis of TMD;

– Avoiding TMD in children’s and adolescent’s;

– Avoiding and management of clicking;

– Splint therapy: indications and management;

– Osteopathic / manual / physiotherapy as accompanying therapy;

– What comes after the splint? which occlusal rehabilitation is indicated?

– The interdisciplinary prosthetic and orthodontic treatment of TMD;

– Avoiding iatrogenic TMD during dental / orthodontic treatment;

– When are imagine techniques (MRT / CT / DVT etc.) indicated?

– Contraindication, failure, relapse;

– Current forensic and economics aspects.

MANOL ATANASOV IVCHEV

Using the CPV. Treatment in the concept of Professor Slavicek

– What is GAMMA CPV – CONDYLAR POSITION VARIATOR. Micro understanding of it

– Why we need CPV

– How to use CPV

– When to use CPV

– Using the variator according to the Vienna concept

– Transfering the information to Reference Gamma artuculator.

ANDREA DEREGIBUS

An evidence based approach to bruxism treatment

– Diagnosis of awake and sleep bruxism;

– Clinical examination;

– Differential diagnostics of the myogenic and arthrogenic disease;

– The signs of parafunction;

– Bruxism treatment.

ELIZABETH MENZEL

Facial asymmetries in TMD patients. Diagnosis, treatment planning and case presentatians

– Forms of facial asymmetry

– Etiological factors in the development of facial asymmetry

– Influence of facial asymmetry on the airways, chewing function and the development of TMD

– Influence of torque, angulation and rotation of teeth on the occurrence of facial asymmetry

– Influence of the position of the maxilla and mandible on the development of asymmetry

– Diagnosis of facial asymmetry

– Treatment planning of facial asymmetry

– Treatment. Stable result.

AESTHETIC DENTISTRY

MATTHIAS KERN

How to bond zirconia successfully?

– Teleconference –

– Adhesive protocols for silica-based ceramics

– Bonding of oxide and zirconium ceramics

– Cleaning and chemical activation

– Abrasive surface treatment by pure alumina, silica-coated alumina particles

– Scientific research on non-retention zirconia restorations. Is it possible to achieve perfect adhesion to tooth tissues?

– Long-term clinical results of minimally invasive resin-bonded zirconium restorations.

LEONARDO BACHERINI

Combining aesthetics and function with MIPPs (Minimally Invasive Prosthetic Procedures): the digital approach

– Teleconference –

– How to perform an ideal esthetic and functional treatment plan

– How to minimize the invasiveness of the prosthetic treatment and still obtain an ideal esthetic result.

– How to reduce the risks of failure in the prosthetic rehabilitation

– How to select the appropriate instrument and technique for modern tooth preparation.

– How to select the appropriate ceramic material in order to achieve the best esthetic result

– How to restore extremely compromised dentition.

VINCENZO MUSELLA

Minimally invasive approaching restorations with laminate veneers

– Aesthetic Preview Technique

– Laminate veneers, starting from wax-up, passing through the provisional restorations with flow composite and transparent silicone mask

– Checking occlusion and function

– Fixation of laminate veneers.

FEDERICO FERRARIS

Posterior Indirect Restorations in the Adhesive Era: the secrets and protocols to achieve the excellence

Program will come soon.

FABIO SCUTELLA

Tooth preparation geometry and soft tissue management in modern prosthetic rehabilitation: A paradigm shift

– Principles of the "Simplified Prosthetic Protocol" (SPP)

– Preservation of stability of soft tissues around the tooth after prosthetics

– Short and Long Term Perspective of Periodontal Tissue Preservation

– The vertical geometry of the finishing line

– Soft tissue management

– Selection of restorative materials: lithium disilicate and zirconium dioxide.

MANOL ATANASOV IVCHEV

The Vertical Dimension in prosthetic treatment (Slavicek concept)

Program will come soon.

SASCHA HEIN

A new scientific approach to unlock the secrets of shade matching without shade guides

– Teleconference –

– The pros and cons of visual shade assessment?

– Understanding light propagation through dental hard tissues (Biophotonics)

– Replacing shade guides with one color appearance model

– Acquiring target shades with a DSLR camera or with a smartphone

– The eLAB digital workflow

– Various clinical examples.

Lettori 13

Professor and Head of Section for Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function at the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Denmark (full professor since 2001). Clinical Professor at Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore (since 2020). Specialist in orofacial pain with research practice focusing on pain mechanisms, neuroplasticity, and temporomandibular disorders.

Over 35 years of combined clinical, teaching, and research experience in orofacial pain and jaw function. Pioneer in the field of neuro-odontology from a physiological perspective. Research focuses on peripheral and central orofacial pain mechanisms, neuroplasticity, trigeminal motor physiology, brain imaging applications in TMD, adaptive capacity of the stomatognathic system, and psychophysical assessment of jaw muscle and temporomandibular joint pain. Expert in sensory-motor integration, effects of occlusal changes on brain structure and function, and systematic rehabilitation of oral function.

One of the world's most prolific researchers in orofacial pain with 453 papers published in peer-reviewed international journals, 58 book chapters and published proceedings, 15 papers in national journals, and 18 editorials. Co-founder and Steering Committee Member of Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON, 2014), a collaborative research center between Aarhus University, Karolinska Institutet, and Malmö University. Past President of Special Interest Group on Orofacial Pain, International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP, 2008-2010). Past President of International Consortium of Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD), International Association for Dental Research (IADR, 2010-2012). Member of IASP Classification Task Force (2014-2018) and Scientific Program Committee (2017-2018). Co-author of recent publications on jaw muscle and joint psychophysics in clinical orofacial pain practice (2025). International keynote speaker presenting worldwide on topics including neuroplasticity in oral rehabilitation, vertical dimension management, bruxism-pain relationships, and evidence-based approaches to TMD management.

DDS from Aarhus University, Denmark. PhD in Orofacial Pain and Function from Aarhus University (2000). Full Professor appointment at Aarhus University (2001).

He has been a full time faculty member at the University of Kentucky for 45 years. He is recognized worldwide as an authority in the field of TMD and orofacial pain, lecturing in every state in the USA and 59 different foreign countries. His textbooks have been translated into eleven different foreign languages and have become a standard for teaching throughout the world. His peers have called him the “World Ambassador for Orofacial pain”. He is a highly sought after speaker and has given more than 1300 invited lectures throughout the world. He has received numerous awards, honors and recognitions for his outstanding teaching and educational abilities. Some of these awards include the campus wide University of Kentucky “Great Teacher Award”, the Provost’s Distinguished Service Professorship, the American Academy of Orofacial Pain’s Service Award and the first ever “Distinguished Alumni Award” from the College of Dentistry. In addition, he received the State of Kentucky Acorn Award for the best professor in the state and was inducted into the University of Kentucky Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Dr. Okeson has also received “The International Dentist of the Year Award” from the Academy of Dentistry International. This is the highest award recognized by this Academy and was given to him in recognition of his worldwide efforts in providing education in the area of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. In addition to his two textbooks, he has more then 240 publications in scientific journals. He is founder of the Orofacial Pain Program at the University of Kentucky. He has developed several full-time teaching programs associated with the Center. The Master of Science Degree program he established was the first in the United States to be accredited by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. The Orofacial Pain Residency Program was one of the very first to be accreditated by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. This program has graduated 65 full time residents from 26 different countries. He is active in many national and international organizations and is past president of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. He is also a founding diplomate and twice past president of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Okeson is presently serving as Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Dr. Okeson is a captivating lecturer with a teaching style that is engaging, logical and based on the available science. He is one of the few individuals in the world capable of bringing all these subjects together into one lecture series.

Certified Master Dental Technician (MDT) specializing in dental color science, shade matching, and aesthetic ceramics. Independent researcher and consultant in computational color science for dental applications. Inventor of the eLAB shade matching system, the first software in dentistry to deliver patient-specific mixing recipes for ceramic materials.

Over 25 years of experience as German-trained dental technician working across Europe, United Arab Emirates, and Australia. Expert in all aspects of tooth color appearance from both practical and scientific perspectives. Known for bridging advanced color science with practical dental laboratory applications to improve predictability in aesthetic restorations.

Member of the Oral Design Group (inducted 2007 by founder Willi Geller) and Bio-Emulation group (inducted 2012). Editorial Board Member of German Quintessence of Dental Technology (since 2011). International lecturer since 2009, having delivered hundreds of courses and lectures globally on dental aesthetics, color science, and ceramic materials. Developer of visual_eyes liquid and fluor_eyes flash system for fluorescent dental photography. Author of numerous publications including contributions to QDT Yearbook (2009, 2011) and peer-reviewed articles in dental technology journals.

Trained as Dental Technician in Germany (graduated 1997). Master School in Freiburg, Germany, graduating top of class and winning silver in the annual Kanter Award Competition (2004/05), which recognizes Germany's top three Master School students. Advanced training in dental ceramics with Masahiro Kuwata in Tokyo, Japan (2001). PhD in Color Science from University of Leeds, School of Design, under Professor Stephen Westland, focusing on computational color science applications in dentistry. Recent publications include work on bridging instrumental and visual perception in dental shade matching published in peer-reviewed journals (2024).

Founder and Chief Doctor of COLDY DENT Functional Atelier, Sofia, Bulgaria. Leading Bulgarian specialist in functional dental medicine and neuromuscular dentistry. Expert in comprehensive treatment of complex dental conditions affecting aesthetics, speech, chewing, breathing, and jaw position. Third generation doctor and the first in his family to specialize in dental medicine.

Over 18 years of clinical experience in functional dentistry and orthodontics. Expert in functional orthodontics, Prof. Rudolf Slaviček philosophy and protocols, lingual orthodontics (certified specialist by Orthodontics Department at Daegu University, South Korea), myofunctional appliances, orthodontics with micro-implants, and treatment of difficult and unusual malocclusions. Specialist in comprehensive functional diagnostics and treatment following Slaviček protocols including TMJ analysis, muscle function evaluation, and occlusal relationships. Known for holistic approaches to severe dental cases with both aesthetic and functional problems.

Youngest instructor in Bulgaria certified in Prof. Rudolf Slaviček philosophy after specialized training at the Slaviček Institute in Vienna (VieSID). International lecturer presenting at conferences throughout Europe and Middle East on functional orthodontics and comprehensive dental treatment. Educator conducting training courses for dentists in Bulgaria. Specialized training completed in South Korea (Daegu University Orthodontics Department for lingual orthodontics and micro-implants), Austria (Slaviček Institute Vienna for functional diagnostics), Colombia (Bogota Dental Medicine University for functional orthodontics), and Luxembourg (training in difficult malocclusion treatment with Wick Alexander Discipline). Lecturer at international dental conferences in Dubai and other venues.

DDS from Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria. Specialized training in Lingual Orthodontics from Daegu University, South Korea. Certification in Myofunctional Orthodontics.

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Functional & Aesthetic Dentistry Congress

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Peter Svensson

Jeffrey P. Okeson

Sascha Hein

Manol Ivchev

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