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Report on dentofacial appearance wins Schott- lander prize June 7-13, 20106 News United Kingdom Edition ©NobelBiocareServicesAG,2010.Allrightsreserved.NobelBiocare,theNobelBiocarelogotypeandallothertrademarksare,ifnothingelseisstatedorisevidentfromthecontextinacertaincase,trademarksofNobelBiocare. All-on-4 was developed to provide clinicians with an efficient and effective restoration using only four implants to support an immediately loaded full-arch prosthesis.* Final solutions include both fixed and removable prostheses such as NobelProcera Implant Bridge Titanium or Implant Bar Overdenture. The tilted posterior implants help avoid relevant anatomical structures, can be anchored in better quality anterior bone and offer maximum support of the prosthesis by reducing cantilevers. They also help eliminate the need for bone grafting by increasing bone-to-implant contact. All-on-4 can be planned and performed using the NobelGuide treatment concept, ensuring accurate diagnostics, planning and implant placement. Nobel Biocare is the world leader in innovative and evidence-based dental solutions. For more information, call + 44 (0) 1895 430650 (UK), 1800 677306 (Ireland) or visit our website. www.nobelbiocare.com Nobel Biocare UK LTD, Telephone: + 44 (0) 1895 430650. Fax: + 44 (0) 1895 430636 Ireland, Telephone: 1800 677306. Fax: 1800 677307 * If one-stage surgery with immediate loading is not indicated, cover screws are used for submerged healing. Disclaimer: Some products may not be regulatory cleared/released for sale in all markets. Please contact the local Nobel Biocare sales office for current product assortment and availability. All-on-4™ The efficient treatment concept with immediate loading. Reduced need for vertical bone augmentation. Maximum bone-to-implant contact and preservation of vital structures. High stability with only four implants. Wide variety of prosthetic options with maximum function and fit. NB All-on-four A4 UK.indd 1 10-05-05 15.25.54 D arshani Anandanesan, a dentist from London, is the winner of this year’s Bristol University Open Learn- ing for Dentists (BUOLD) Schott- lander prize. The prize is award- ed to the student completing the BUOLD Prosthetic Course, whose case study has been given the highest mark by tutors. Ms Anandanesan’s winning case study concerned a 34-year -old patient who had all her teeth extracted, and who was then unhappy with the complete dentures provided for her in the Philippines. In constructing new dent- ures for the patient, Miss Anan- danesan took account of both the patient’s dentofacial appear- ance and the functional design of the denture. In this way she produced a set of dentures with which the patient was extre- mely happy. An examination was also made by Ms Anande- san of the body of literature on dentofacial appearance and its effect on self-image and emo- tional wellbeing. DT D r Pascal Magne will be making his only appear- ance in the UK in June and will be discussing biomi- metic restorations in the poste- rior dentition. He will be lecturing at the Great Hall, BMA House in Tavis- tock Square, London on 10 June and will be defining the biomi- metic principle in restorative dentistry, discussing direct com- posite resin restorations - myths and facts, semi-direct and CAD/ CAM techniques - immediate dentin sealing and step by step adhesive delivery procedures. Apart from their cosmetic advantage, the new poste- rior ‘tooth-coloured’ adhesive restorative techniques offer many other benefits such as tissue conservation and natu- ral strengthening of remaining tooth substance. These emerging concepts, which are following the so- called ‘biomimetic approach’, provide the ability to restore not only the aesthetic but also the biomechanical and structural integrity of teeth. Dr Magne’s presentation will show that dental composites and ceramics constitute strik- ing elements of this nascent ap- proach to tooth restoration. Indications for bonded resto- rations in the posterior dentition will be presented, including the biomimetic approach to severe loss of coronal substance and nonvital teeth. The event costs £395 and this includes attendance at selected or all lectures and demonstra- tions, conference documents, refreshments and lunch. For more details or to book your place, email Catherine domanski@positivecomm.com. DT Learn about the biomimetic approach Miss Darshani Anandanesan receiving the Schottlander prize from Dr Robin Wilding