Seminar Speakers:
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Dr. Joe Mayes, DDS, MSD
Orthodontist |
This presentation will review the basics of 3-D imaging, both volumes and surfaces. The discussion will include image capture, image reconstruction, image viewing and image analysis. Software allowing both hard tissue and soft tissue 3-D analysis will be demonstrated utilizing image fusion. The analysis of hard/soft tissue is particularly useful for orthognathic and orthodontic evaluations.
Dr. Joe H. Mayes is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the graduate orthodontic program at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He also serves as a consultant to the Craniofacial Virtual Reality Lab at The University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Mayes received his D.D.S. (1974) and his M.S.D. as well as certificate in orthodontics (1977) from Baylor College of Dentistry. He is in the private practice of orthodontics in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Mayes is actively involved in new product development and cutting edge technology for clinical efficiency and quality care. He has developed and brought to market many new and innovative products (CBJ, SBJ, MMBJ, penguin pendulum, bite turbo's, and numerous bracket designs). Dr. Mayes current focus is in the development of accurate 3-D imaging and diagnosis. Dr. Mayes has developed a Farkas based 3-D soft tissue analysis (the only analysis based on undistorted images) and is currently working on the 3-D growth and aging modules. He is a frequent lecturer on new and innovative orthodontic treatments both nationally and internationally. Dr. Mayes has published a book and numerous articles.
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Dr. Paul S. Metz, DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon |
After graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science, Dr. Metz attended the number one dental school in the country -The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio - where he received his D.D.S. degree in 1997. Dr. Metz continued his specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UTHSC, during which time he was ranked in the top of his class. While in San Antonio, Dr. Metz also obtained his Medical Doctorate from UTHSC in 2001 and is a licensed medical physician. He then went on to complete the remainder of his 6 year post-doctorate residency in San Antonio.
Dr. Metz is originally from the Houston area and after completing his specialty training, he returned to Houston with his family to enter into private practice with Dr. R. Kent Stobaugh in the Memorial area. Dr. Metz's experience is in full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with an emphasis on dental implants, orthognathic surgery, and grafting procedures.
Past speakers:
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Scott D. Ganz, DMD
Prosthodontics, Maxillofacial Prosthetics
& Implant Dentistry |
Course overview:
Use of CT and Cone Beam CT Technology to Achieve Successful Treatment Outcomes
Successful implant reconstruction is dependent upon several factors acting in concert. These include proper pre-surgical diagnosis and treatment planning, appreciation of correct vertical dimension and occlusal control, pre-surgical prosthetic fabrication of the restorative components, surgical guidance to insure suitable fixation and immobility of the implant. The diagnostic phase is the foundation for successful implementation. The advent of new Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scan technology, and especially the i-CAT machine, has been a major factor in removing many of the barriers associated with the use of CT scan imaging, making it a simple for clinicians to almost instantly gain the most relevant information for the patient's treatment and benefit.
This presentation will cover concepts regarding the diagnostic power of the technology, for appreciating unanticipated pathology, impacted teeth, bone grafting applications, and implant evaluation and placement. Dr. Ganz's "Triangle of Bone"TM concept will be illustrated as an important decision-making tool, correctly defining available anatomy as an aid in locating implant and/or bone graft receptor sites. Additionally, state-of-the art tools will be presented for improved diagnosis, and treatment planning to achieve true restoratively driven implant dentistry. Clinicians attending this program will gain an indepth understanding of this exciting technology, and how it will impact the future of dentistry for years to come.
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Dr. Paul H. Rigali
Orthodontics
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Synopsis for Imaging Sciences Philadelphia Seminar
CBCT Imaging has exploded the diagnostic and treatment planning possibilities in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. For over 75 years the standard of care of Imaging in Orthodontics has been 2 dimensional-based radiographs which are inherently distorted and inaccurate. As a result of these limitations of 2D imaging, much of our orthodontic research has resulted in a misunderstanding of the relationships of many anatomical structures that are critical to Orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
Some of these relationships that will be discussed will be the value of an accurate interpretation of the dento-alveolar transverse dimension and its impact on the occlusion and facial development. With accurate 3D views of the TMJ’s one will be able to understand how the “health” and “stability” of the TMJ’s may influence the growth of the mandible and face. The relationship of the teeth to alveolar bone and our understanding of A and B points and previously undiagnosed pathology can influence our diagnosis and treatment planning. The use of CBCT imaging enhances our ability to accurately locate impacted teeth and improves our efficiency of treatment mechanics. Accurate visualization of naso-pharyngeal structures improves our ability to assist in the diagnosis of compromised air way problems and gives us added insight into managing resultant early facial growth and development problems as well as orthognathic surgical treatment planning.
CBCT is here to stay in orthodontics and dentistry! Finally, we can accurately see true anatomical structures and understand their relationships in a way that will enhance our ability to provide better patient care. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
Biography:
Dr. Paul H. Rigali grew up in Longmeadow, MA as the eldest of three children. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio with Honors in Biology. While in college he received 7 varsity letters for playing soccer, wrestling and lacrosse. He was elected captain of his lacrosse team his senior year. Following college he received his dental degree in 1972 from Loyola University, College of Dental Surgery and continued his training with an internship in Oral Medicine, Surgery and Prosthetics. He completed his orthodontic training at Tufts University in 1975 and opened his private practice limited to Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 1976. In 1985 he was awarded diplomat status of the American Board of Orthodontics and he was recertified in 2003.
In 1993 Dr. Rigali was honored to be voted the “Best Orthodontist in New Haven County” in a poll of his dental colleagues conducted by Channel 3 in their “Best Doctors Poll”. While orthodontics has been his main focus he also enjoys helping children with cleft lips and palates from the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and with other special needs children. He also cares for patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. In 1995 he was one of the first orthodontic practitioners to use tomographic radiology to help diagnose and treat patients with TMD. In July 2004 he became the first practitioner in the Northeast to use the newest 3-D radiographic imaging technology of “Cone Beam Computerized Tomography” (CBCT) to more accurately diagnose many orthodontic, TMD and Implant problems. CBCT is the most accurate and cost-effective 3D imaging technique available with the least amount of radiation to the patient.
Dr. Rigali is an active member of many professional societies. Some of his favorites are his Diplomat status of the American Board of Orthodontics, former council member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and Chairman of the Examining Committee of the Edward H. Angle Orthodontic Society. He is most proud to have served as president of the Roth/Williams International Society of Orthodontists which he feels is the most highly trained orthodontic group in the world.
Dr. Rigali believes in giving back to his profession and has supported higher education and research for over 30 years. He has served on the faculty in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut, the Department of Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac University and the Roth/Williams Center for Functional Occlusion in Burlingame, CA. Dr. Rigali is presently on the faculty at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in the Department of Oral and Developmental Biology where he teaches orthodontics and advanced concepts in occlusion. He also continues to be engaged in research focused on Osteoarthrosis of the TMJ’s and its impact on Orthodontics and facial growth. He is in the process of developing new protocols for the use of CBCT imaging at Harvard for patient diagnostics and research. Dr. Rigali is a frequent speaker to many orthodontic and dental groups on the subjects of Orthodontics, TMD and advanced diagnostic imaging using CBCT technology.
Outside of his professional career Dr. Rigali maintains an interest in many sporting activities such as bicycling, kayaking, weight training, backpacking, skiing, and motorcycling. The highlight of his running career was the completion of the Newport, RI Marathon which he completed with many of his running friends. His most memorable bicycling tour to date has been an eight day tour through Tuscany during which he rode one of the mountain stages of the ”Italian Giro”.
Dr. Rigali moved to Wallingford in 1976 and continues to reside in town with his wife, Sharon and their four children. He and his family have been active in school and recreational activities for many years. He has served on the board of directors of the Wallingford Library and the YMCA and has supported many youth soccer and basketball teams and town running events. As a member of Holy Trinity Church, Dr. Rigali and the office team have supported Church Bazaars at Holy Trinity, Church of the Resurrection and Our Lady of Fatima. He has also been involved with the Cub and Boy Scouts as his sons matriculated through these programs. As a cancer “survivor” Dr. Rigali supports the Relay for Life with the enthusiastic participation of his family, friends, patients and office staff including Karen Grabiec, another “survivor”. We are continuously looking for new walkers and runners to join our “Smile Team” to support the cure of cancer. Please ask Karen, our team leader, about joining our team!
Dr. Bradley S. McAllister, DDS, PhD
"Radiology and Anatomy: State of the Art for Dental Surgery"
This presentation will review and contrast the different options available to the dentist for radiographic evaluation. The focus will be on the new standard of care, cone beam CT, for determination of critical anatomy challenging the surgeon. While dental implant surgical applications will provide the majority of the presentation examples, benefits for other applications will be reviewed (third molar extractions, impacted tooth exposures, TMJ evaluation, bone pathology, sleep studies and orthodontics). The presentation will also show how computer aided implant treatment planning and computer guided surgery can improve surgical accuracy and speed while minimizing surgical trauma to the patient .
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Dr. Cullum, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Dr. Cullum, DDS
"Cone Beam 3-D Imaging Technology for Implants"
Dr. Cullum will discuss how Cone Beam 3-D imaging is used to enhance the accuracy of implant planning and treatment, including using the anatomically accurate 3-D images to determine the appropriate implant size, type and location. Dr. Cullum will demonstrate a representative clinical case series of anatomical challenges (narrow ridges, sinus and nerve proximity) with real-time planning and surgical treatment. He will also show the patient’s 3-D data in a third-party treatment planning program. This will be an interactive session where attendees will participate in active software viewing of the scans, scrolling through anatomy to determine the appropriate treatment options and through 3-D information.
Biography:
Dr. Cullum completed his DDS with distinction at the University of Alberta, Canada and residency training at Westchester Medical Center, New York. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is Past-Chair, Department of Surgery, at Kootenai Medical Center. Dr. Cullum has had the opportunity to speak at the national meetings of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Prosthodontists, Cuban Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, as well as many state and local meetings. He has contributed a textbook chapter on implant reconstruction and served in leadership roles at both state and local societies. Dr. Cullum is married with three children and lives in Coeur d’Alene, ID. At Implants Northwest he practices Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with emphasis on immediate and minimally invasive techniques in esthetic implant reconstruction.
Dr. David Way, DDS, MS
“Integration of Cone Beam 3-D Into the Practice"
Dr. Way has been using the i-CAT cone beam CT exclusively in his practice for over two years. He will review how he and his staff integrate this technology in an extremely comprehensive and efficient new patient examination. He will also demonstrate the benefits and accuracy this technology in surgical treatment planning, airway volumetric analysis and TMJ studies. The participants should “take away” a very good understanding of how to integrate this new technology into a busy practice with the focus of providing excellence in patient care. |
