Trevor Bavar, DDS

Dr. Ira Langstein is a graduate of Cornell University and the New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Langstein has lectured on dental implants, focusing on prosthetic solutions. He is a partner in the Westchester Dental Group in White Plains, emphasizing implants and aesthetics. He is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. Dr. Langstein lives in Rye Brook New York with his wife and two children.

Platform Switching: A New Paradigm in Dental Implants

The abutment-implant connection in many dental implant systems has moved toward a platform shift, with an abutment diameter narrower than the platform of the implant. As a result, the connection is a tight conical seal. Some of the newer implant system designs have matching abutments that make it conducive to have platform switching. This bone-preserving connection with novel thread designs provides robust primary stability. This combination enables ideal conditions for immediate loading of the dental implant. Some of the newer thread designs are useful of in areas of limited bone quality, and when bone volume is limited. This lecture will review the applications some of the techniques and options available to the surgeon and restorative dentist. There will be a focus on prosthetic solutions and the fabrication of immediate provisionals.

A case presentation will precede the lecture.

The Meeting: will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains NY. Complete dinner and meeting: Choice of chicken, fish, vegetarian, or kosher meal.
Meeting Fee: $50.00
Reservations & payment must be made in advance: 914-961-1700
Membership dues: $100.00 for calendar year 2010, (waived for first time attendees)
Credits:
CDE: Attendees receive 3 hrs of credit toward mandatory continuing dental education credit. We are an affiliate of the 9th District Dental Society of New York.
AGD: Meetings are approved for 3 hrs of credit to maintain membership for Mastership/Fellowship requirements. AGD credits can also be used towards New York State required Continuing Education credits.
IMPLANT NEWS: Dr. Bavar will discuss new innovations in dental Implantology.

Trevor Bavar