Digital Dentistry: Beyond Implants

Title: Digital Dentistry: Beyond Implants

Abstract:

Digital technology has become an integral part of dentistry in recent years. The congruence of scanning, visualization, CAD, milling, rapid prototyping and 3D printing technologies have led to its use in all aspects of dentistry. This presentation focuses on the applications of digital technology beyond implant dentistry and in the fields of craniofacial, maxillofacial, orthognathic, and periodontal treatments, including but not limited to medical modelling, drilling, and cutting guides, reconstruction plates, socket preservation, periodontal repair and regeneration, sinus and bone augmentation, tooth transplantation and education. The presentation also reviews types, materials, and modalities of digital techniques available and their future perspectives.

Biography:

Dr. Sunny K. Tilwani completed his Periodontology residency program at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tilwani earned MS in Health Administration, MBA from University of St. Francis, and MPH from the University of North Florida. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. His research interests focus on the role of biological growth factors in periodontal regeneration, utilization of piezoelectric devices during periodontal surgery and applications of digital technology in dentistry.