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Fig. 41
Fig. 42
the temps, she's been adjusted correctly.
Nonetheless, that resemblance
is remarkably close. Th e patient was
thrilled with the result (Figs. 39 and
40, p. 35), as you'd imagine. To be able
to provide such a dramatic smile overhaul
(Fig. 41) in 24 hours is incredible!
Take a look at the postoperative
X-ray, displaying the precision
placement of the implants (Fig. 42).
Th e alignment correlates seamlessly
with the preoperative design, despite
the initial discrepancy because of
the collapsed VDO. Th is fi nal image
exemplifi es the precise execution
of our plan, from simulation to the
placement, and reveals the true-to-life
results we can achieve-even down
to the micron-with contemporary
implantology techniques. Th e symmetry
and integration with the surrounding
bone structure highlight the level
of detail that is achievable, ensuring
not only aesthetic delight but also
long-term functional stability.
Conclusion
Th ere are various methods for tackling
cases like these, yet the workfl ow outlined
here consistently yields excellent
results. Clearly, there's a substantial
amount of technology involved in this
approach, but technology is merely
a tool that anyone can master. More
critical than the tools themselves is
the comprehensive understanding of
surgical implants, occlusion, aesthetics,
treatment planning and periodontics
that's required before taking
on a case like this, whether you're
working digitally or using traditional
analog techniques.
I owe much of my understanding
of these topics to many of the legends
on Dentaltown, including Drs. Jerry
Smith, Lane Ochi, Howard Chasolen,
Julio Maya, Emil Verban, John Nosti,
Lambert Stumpel, master dental technician
Uwe Mohr, and many others
whom I've inadvertently omitted. I am
deeply grateful to each of them and
I highly recommend that others read
through their posts on Dentaltown's
online message boards. DT
Dr. Cory Glenn attended dental school at the University
of Tennessee Health Science Center. After graduation
in 2008, he went on to do an additional Advanced
Education in General Dentistry residency with a focus
on comprehensive care and dental implants. He lectures
frequently across the world on the topics of CAD/CAM,
cone beam technology and guided dental implants, dental
photography, digital smile design, complete dentures and
complex full-mouth rehabilitation. Website: coryglenn.org
Dr. Danny Domingue received his bachelor's degree from
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and his DDS from
the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. Domingue was
awarded the Certificate of Achievement from the American
Academy of Implant Dentistry and a fellowship from the
International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and received
an associate fellowship from the American Academy of
Implant Dentistry. He also was also awarded Diplomate
from the American Board of Oral Implantology, the highest
award possible for a general dentist practicing implantology.
In addition, Domingue is a member of the American Dental
Association, the Acadiana District Dental Association and
the American Academy of General Dentistry.
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