This lecture focuses on pre-prosthetic orthodontic tooth movement in complex dental cases. Key topics include using orthodontics to develop peri-implant sites, managing space in cases with missing teeth, and handling anchorage on dental implants or hopeless teeth. The integration of digital dentistry tools for improved collaboration between orthodontics and implant dentistry will also be discussed, along with the transition from orthodontic treatment to implant placement, supported by practical examples and tips for better team communication.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

1. How orthodontic tooth movement can be used to develop the peri-implant site prior to implant placement?
2. How orthodontic space management should be planned in cases with missing teeth?
3. How to deal with orthodontic anchorage on dental implants or hopeless teeth?
4. How digital Dentistry tools can improve the integration between orthodontics and Implant Dentistry?
5. What are the steps for the transition between orthodontic treatment phase to dental implant placement?

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr. Nuno Suosa Dias

Achievements:

• Created and registered SAEF® - Smile’s Aesthetic Evaluation Form®
• Awarded 1st prize at the 4th Scientific Research International Competition of the Spring Meeting of the EAED (2010, UK)
• Published in the European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry (EJED)
  

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of various national and international dental and orthodontic organizations
• Key Opinion Leader, Key Initial User, or part of R&D team for companies like Hu-Friedy Group (USA), Adenta (Germany), and Moovalign (Israel)

Speaking Engagements:

• Lectured in over 20 countries worldwide

Editorial Roles:

• Section editor for “Orthodontics” in IJED (International Journal of Aesthetic Dentistry), Quintessence Publishing Deutschland