SP-33 The 3-D Printed Endo Access Guide: Necessity or Novelty?
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CBCT technology has undoubtedly changed how endodontics is performed. Besides being able to visualize anatomical variations and assess complications more accurately, new adjunctive tools allow us to virtually plan procedures and design 3-D printed guides. While such guides have been heavily used in implant dentistry, its utility and application in endodontics has remained a seldom explored topic. This presentation will discuss how CBCT volumes can be utilized to achieve ideal results with minimal removal of dentin in a variety of complex cases. We will evaluate the current available technology, provide tips for using 3-D printed guides and present possible future applications.
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Describe what 3-D guided endodontic tools currently exist.
- List indications for 3-D printed endodontic access guides.
- Discuss best practices for creating and using 3-D printed guides.
Keith R. Boyer, D.D.S
Dr. Keith Boyer is an Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He attended dental school in San Francisco and received his D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2008. He then earned his specialty certificate in endodontics from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2010. After residency, he remained in Philadelphia to practice endodontics and teach at the university. Since moving back to his home state, he has practiced in both Northern and Southern California. Dr. Boyer was drawn back into the academic environment because of his desire for continuous learning and to share that knowledge with colleagues and future dentists. He has been teaching pre-clinical and clinical endodontics full-time at WesternU since 2013.
Speaker Disclosure
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
Alexander Lee, D.M.D.
Alexander Lee, DMD, FACD, is general dentist, Professor, founding faculty member, and the Assistant Dean of Dental Informatics for Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine (CDM). Dr. Lee received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He is an active member of ADEA, AAOMR, and AMIA and has developed technology for formative assessments in dental education. He is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentists, and ADEA Leadership Institute.
Speaker Disclosure
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
Keith Boyer, D.D.S.
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
Alexander Lee, D.M.D.
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
