This program aims to demonstrate a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach to the dilemma we all face in clinical practice of congenitally missing lateral incisors and peg shaped lateral incisors. The specialist presenters will bring a wealth of expertise in key aspects of this field.

Major Topics

• Orthodontics: Treatment planning and case selection: to open or close space?
• Prosthodontics: Using a range of restorative options for the treatment of peg lateral incisors. Comprehensive planning involving implants in the lateral incisor region. Using Maryland adhesive bridges to restore missing lateral incisors.
• Endodontics: Diagnosis and strategies in management of dens invaginatus and considerations in management of incomplete root formation of the lateral incisor.
• Periodontics: Practical implication on integrating socket preservation into everyday clinical practice.
• Maxillofacial surgery: Advances in 3D printing of bone grafting.

Learning Objectives    

At the conclusion of the program participants should be able to:

• Understand the timing of various treatment choices according to patient needs
• Identify which cases are best suited to orthodontic space opening or closure
• Understand the different space requirements for the various treatment options
• Understand the prescription and limitation of small diameter implants
• Understand the material and preparation requirements for adhesive bridges
• Understand the biological basis for socket preservation and identify case scenarios suitable for preservation procedures
• Understand endodontic considerations in management of teeth with incomplete root formation.
• Understand the optimum timing of implant placement for the missing lateral incisor.
• Understand which cases are best suited for implant placement and which are not suitable.
• Understand the space requirements for implant placement in the lateral incisor region.
• Understand the limitations of today’s digital planning for implant replacement of the lateral incisor.

Program Delivery – Online Blended Learning and Hands-on Pre-clinical session

• Online web lectures via Learning Management System, Canvas.
• A short MCQ (multiple choice questions)to cement your knowledge on the lecture topics. An additional one hour of Scientific CPD is awarded.
• Online Live Q&A Session for follow up questions and interaction with the presenters.

For enquiries, contact: mds-cpd@unimelb.edu.au

Course Presenters

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Dr Michael Zhao

Dr Yana Itskovich

Dr Sam Verco

Dr Nigel Souter

Dr Praveen Nathaniel

Dr Matthew Chan