Integrating Digital and Analog Techniques in Smile Design and Treatment Planning

Duration: 2 hours

Summary:

This lecture will cover the use of both digital and analog techniques for smile design and treatment planning. Digital technology, including 3D models and digital photographs, can be used to design and plan a patient’s smile makeover. Analog methods, such as physical mock-ups and wax-ups, are also valuable tools that can be used throughout the treatment planning process. Both digital and analog techniques have their own advantages and can be used together to create comprehensive treatment plans that consider both aesthetic and functional concerns. These methods can be applied in a variety of settings, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics, to provide patients with beautiful, functional smiles.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify the benefits and limitations of digital and analog techniques for smile design.
Use digital tools to design and plan smile makeovers.
Incorporate analog techniques, such as physical mock-ups and wax-ups, into the treatment process.

Speakers

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Dr. Matt Nejad

Dr. Matt Nejad is a skilled and experienced biomimetic restorative dentist based in Beverly Hills, California. He received his DDS degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California in 2010, where he received advanced training in biomimetic and esthetic dentistry. In addition to practicing dentistry, Dr. Nejad is also a Fellow and Scientific Advisor of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry and provides education, training, and mentorship through the Nejad Institute. He is highly respected in the dental industry as a top opinion leader and is a member of the American Dental Association’s Standards Committee on Dental Products. His areas of expertise include adhesion, polymerization stress, residual stress, biomechanics, occlusion, and esthetics.