The scientific session began with a lecture on Diagnostic and Treatment Planning advances in Implant Dentistry for Daily Practice, by the husband-and-wife couple, MDT Vincent Fehmer and Dr.med.dent. Irena Sailer. Vincent is a dental technician par excellence who works with the University of Geneva, and Irena is a Professor and Head of the Division of Prosthodontics, the University of Geneva. Their lecture showcased different advances in transferring patient data to the lab using various virtual tools, photography techniques, and scanning scanners for the best replication of esthetics and form for full-mouth rehabilitation cases. They showcased the difference in the selection of different techniques such as veneered, micro-veneered, and monolithic restorations for esthetic restoration. The lecture highlighted the importance of abutment selection, crown-to-abutment cementation protocols, and the new cements that are best suited for each crown material. In total, there were many take-home points to have synchronization between clinics and the laboratory.
The next lecture was by Holger Hadered, the Head of the Implantology Business, Straumann Holding AG. He introduced the audience to the various innovations of Straumann, especially the new TLX implant, introduced into the Indian market, which is an implant designed for immediacy with a tissue-level collar.
The first Indian speaker for the event was Dr. Abhay Lamba who spoke on Digital integration into Modern implantology. He showcased his work from planning to the surgical phase up to prosthetic rehabilitation using digital protocols.
Post a very sumptuous lunch, Dr. Algirdas Puisys from Lithuania, gave a very dynamic and highly appreciated lecture on immediate implant placement in the anterior zone. He showed how effectively the maxillary tuberosity tissues could be used as the graft material for cases in the anterior maxilla. He proposed a 4mm triangle for soft tissue in esthetic implant sites.
The last speaker for the day was the well-known and highly experienced Dr. Suvarna Nene, from Pune. She spoke about implant complications in the posterior maxilla and how to treat complications that arise in these sites.
Each session had a panel discussion answering questions from the audience, moderated by the organizing team members, and joined by members of the outgoing leadership team and past ITI scholars.
A poster presentation competition was held after the lecture session, with several postgraduates presenting their work on clinical and implant research. Trade stalls were also put up by several companies that deal with implant surgery-related products.
25th evening saw a gala party by Straumann where the Bangalore-based desi rock band Oxygen On The Rocks played till almost midnight. It was a great evening for socializing with colleagues with drinks, dance, and dinner.
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