What is V.F / B.O.P.T concept?
BOPT in dentistry stands for "Biologically Oriented Preparation Technique." It is a method for preparing teeth for restorations, particularly in the context of crowns and fixed prosthodontics, that emphasizes the preservation of tooth structure, the enhancement of biological compatibility, and the improvement of aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Key Principles of B.O.P.T concept:
Minimal Tooth Reduction: B.O.P.T aims to conserve the maximum amount of healthy tooth structure while still achieving the necessary shape and contours for effective retention and support of the restoration.
Biological Considerations: The technique takes into account the biological factors that impact tooth health, including the position of the margin, the preservation of the periodontal attachment, and the prevention of microleakage and secondary caries.
Aesthetic Outcomes: B.O.P.T often involves creating preparations that facilitate better aesthetic results, especially in visible areas such as anterior teeth.
Custom Contours: The technique often uses custom contour abutment shapes to guide the final gingival margin, ensuring an optimal emergence profile that mimics the natural anatomy of the tooth and provides proper emergence in relation to the gingiva.
Functional Considerations: B.O.P.T also considers occlusion and functional aspects, ensuring that the prepared tooth and final restoration will withstand masticatory forces effectively.
Overall, the B.O.P.T technique is part of a trend in dentistry towards more conservative approaches, focusing on the health and longevity of the remaining tooth structure while still providing high-quality restorative solutions.
Abstract:
The rapidly evolving field of restorative dentistry necessitates a comprehensive understanding of contemporary techniques that prioritize both functional and aesthetic outcomes while preserving tooth structure. The Biologically Oriented Preparation Technique (B.O.P.T) represents a paradigm shift in tooth preparation methodologies, emphasizing a conservation-minded approach that aligns with the principles of minimally invasive dentistry.
This training course is designed for dental professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in B.O.P.T. Participants will engage in a mix of didactic lectures and hands-on workshops that cover the fundamentals and advanced applications of B.O.P.T in clinical practice. Key topics will include the biological principles underpinning tooth preparation, techniques for minimally invasive reduction, and strategies for achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes in both anterior and posterior restorations.
Through live demonstrations and practical exercises, attendees will gain firsthand experience in the nuances of preparing teeth using BOPT principles, ensuring a thorough understanding of the process and its clinical applications. Lectures by leading experts will provide insights into the latest research and advancements related to B.O.P.T, as well as case studies that illustrate its efficacy in various restorative scenarios.
By the end of this training course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to implement B.O.P.T techniques in their practices, resulting in improved patient outcomes, enhanced aesthetic appeal, and increased patient satisfaction. This course will not only foster a deeper understanding of biologically oriented preparation but also inspire a commitment to maintain the highest standards of dental care and patient-centric practice.
Foreword to delegates:
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the first course of Biologically Oriented Preparation Technique (B.O.P.T) training course in Iran. This advanced course will bring a wealth of experience and a passion for minimally invasive techniques that have greatly influenced contemporary practices in the dental field.
In an era where the preservation of natural tooth structure is paramount, B.O.P.T represents a significant advancement in restorative methods. I will guide you through this innovative approach, highlighting how B.O.P.T not only enhances the aesthetic outcomes of restorations but also prioritizes the long-term health of the tooth and surrounding tissues. My deep experience of the biological principles that underpin B.O.P.T will empower you to make informed decisions that prioritize patient welfare while achieving functional restorative solutions.
Throughout this course, you will benefit from my long expertise through engaging lectures, interactive discussions, and practical workshops. I am dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages questions and collaboration, ensuring that all participants leave with a comprehensive understanding of B.O.P.T and its applications.
By embracing B.O.P.T, you are taking a crucial step toward transforming your restorative practice. Throughout this course, you will not only master the technical aspects of tooth preparation but also develop a holistic perspective on the impact of your clinical decisions on patient outcomes.
I am confident that this training will inspire you to integrate B.O.P.T into your practice, elevate your skills, and ultimately enhance the quality of care you provide to your patients.
Target audiences who will benefit from this course are as follows:
Prosthodontists
Periodontists
General Practitioners
Dental Technicians
Welcome to this transformative journey in restorative dentistry.
Sincerely,
Dr. Stefano Conti
Key Learning Objectives for the B.O.P.T concept Course
Understanding B.O.P.T Principles: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Biologically Oriented Preparation Technique (B.O.P.T) principles, including its emphasis on minimally invasive dentistry and the preservation of natural tooth structure.
Clinical Application of B.O.P.T: Attendees will learn how to effectively apply BOPT in various clinical scenarios, including the preparation of anterior and posterior teeth for restorative procedures.
Assessment of Tooth Structure: Participants will develop skills to assess tooth structure and identify appropriate indications for employing B.O.P.T, ensuring optimal treatment decisions for diverse patient needs.
Preparation Techniques: Through hands-on workshops, attendees will acquire practical skills in B.O.P.T preparation techniques, including how to use specific instruments and achieve the desired tooth contours for crowns and veneers.
Aesthetic Considerations: Participants will learn to balance biological considerations with aesthetic outcomes, equipping them to create restorations that meet both functional and aesthetic expectations.
Advanced Techniques and Materials: An overview of the latest advancements in restorative materials and technologies that complement B.O.P.T will be provided, enabling attendees to stay up-to-date with contemporary practices.
Patient Communication and Informed Consent: Participants will explore effective communication strategies to educate patients about the benefits and processes involved in BOPT, ensuring informed consent and increased patient satisfaction.
Take-Home Message:
B.O.P.T offers a transformative approach to restorative dentistry by prioritizing the preservation of tooth structure while achieving outstanding aesthetic and functional outcomes. By integrating B.O.P.T into your practice, you are not only enhancing the quality of your restorations but also fostering a more patient-centered approach that emphasizes long-term dental health. As you leave this course, remember that the success of your restorative procedures relies not only on technique but also on the vital connection between informed patient choices and biologically respectful dentistry. Embrace B.O.P.T as a pathway to elevating your restorative practice, enriching patient care, and contributing to the future of dentistry.
18.04.2025
Nitrous Oxide Sedation: Turn Your Patient to a Happy One
Learning Objectives:
Review briefly the various methods of control of anxiety in dentistry
Discuss the principles of basic physics related to gases and inhalational sedation
Review the levels of consciousness and unconsciousness and their determinants
Review the basics of respiratory physiology
Review the pharmacology of nitrous oxide
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of inhalational sedation
Discuss indications and contraindications of inhalational sedation
Understand the function of the equipment
Discuss the possible medical emergencies of nitrous oxide sedation
Learn and apply the necessary clinical skills for nitrous oxide sedation effectively and safely
Describe the hazards associated with nitrous oxide sedation
Understand the medico-legal aspects of nitrous oxide administration
Teaching Format:
Lectures
Case-based discussions
Evidence-based Practice
Interactive sessions
Hands-on course
DETAILED PROGRAM OUTLINE - DIDACTIC SESSION
Anxiety and its psychological impact in dentistry
Anxiety management techniques in dentistry
Respiratory physiology
Pharmacology of nitrous oxide
Advantages and disadvantages of nitrous oxide
Indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide
Monitoring sedation techniques
Nitrous oxide equipment
Emergencies: Prevention and management
Clinical protocol: nitrous oxide sedation
Hazards associated with nitrous oxide sedation
Medico-legal aspects of nitrous oxide administration
HANDS-ON SESSION:
Demonstration:Gas cylinders | Mixing machines | Technique
Clinical demonstration
Participant Training
12.21.2024
DU 8: Biomimetic Composite Restorations In Under 20 Minutes.With Rubber Dam Isolation.
12.06.2024
DU 6:
Regeneration Update: New Strategies for Grafting Using Composite Grafts, Biologically Active Membranes, and Digitally Designed 3D Milled Bone Blocks
Venue: Total Core Academy
Date: 4 Oct. 2024
10.04.2024
2nd Symposium of Digitarium
New Dental Materials and AI Technology in Chairside Digital Dentistry
07.05.2024
FirstFit Middle East
One and Only True Fully Guided Procedure in Aesthetic Dentistry
FirstFit ProWorkshop
FirstFit ProWorkshop is a theoretical-practical training course in aesthetics that summarizes during a 8-hour day, all the workflow to manage a specific clinic case with FirstFit Technology. The program is planned in work blocks that simulate the steps to follow with a patient under FirstFit Treatment. The Speakers will explain all the steps: diagnosis, photos, impressions or intraoral scans, digital mock-up, biofunctional mock-up, guided preparation, and guided cementation. Also, the training course shows Live Patients and offers different Hands-On activities for the practical manage of the mostly important phases of the process: FirstFit Prep Guides Hands-On & Biofunctional Mock-Up Hands-On.
General Objective
Certify all the ProWorkshop training course participants for be able to work with a patient with FirstFit Technology, offering all the specific knowledge tools needed to successful management.
Specific Objectives
- Remember everything that is known about Veneers, Conventional Preparations, Materials and all the important factors to plan Veneer Cases.- Define the concept of FirstFit Technology.- Establish the FirstFit Workflow phases.- Compare Conventional Workflow & FirstFit Workflow to manage aesthetic veneer cases.- Make a Hands-On training of a Biofunctional Mock-Up.- Make a Hands-On training of a FirstFit Prep Guides.- Demonstrate through a live patient clinical case all the details for FirstFit management.- Teach participants to sell Veneer Cases using the Biofunctional Mock-Up appointment.
What includes?
FirstFit ProWorkshop is an special training course to learn how to manage a patient with FirstFit Technologies. All the participants will have included:
- Theorical content about the Veneers workflow with FirstFit technologies.- Practical content with a Hands-On of:- BioFunctional Mock-Up.- FirstFit Prep Guides.- Veneers Try-In with the positioning and seating tray.- Live patients:- BioFunctional Mock-Up.- Veneers guided preparations and Veneers guided placement and cementation.- Morning Tea & Afternoon Tea.- Lunch.- Kahoot.- Commercial Deals.- FirstFit Clinical support to handle first cases.- Participation Certificate of 8 hours
04.19.2024
🌙Learning objectives:
1- Adapt and apply digital dentistry into everyday practice.2- How to use digital impressions effectively in different clinical situations3- Understand the indications and limitations of intraoral scanning 4- Learn the workflow for designing different types of restoration and splint5- Learn about the chairside application of 3D printing: equipment and materials 6- How to use Aquacare in different clinical applications7- handle, polish, and cement printed restorations
03.29.2024
Blood withdrawal, using blood concentrates and bone substitute materials with Guided Open Wound Healing from socket preservation until complex jaw augmentation.
Abstract:
This one-day course offers experts in the field of regenerative dentistry comprehensive training in both theoretical principles and practical skills. The condensed format ensures an intensive learning experience focused on the essentials of regenerative dentistry.
The course day is dedicated to a well-balanced combination of didactic instruction and hands-on practice. The didactic aspect, covered in the morning session, includes fundamental topics such as the basics of blood, blood collection, wound healing after tooth extraction, and current clinical findings in regenerative dentistry. Theoretical principles of regenerative dentistry, including the production and processing of blood concentrates, selection of augmentation materials, and the significance of socket preservation, are thoroughly conveyed.
The practical part of the day encompasses essential skills training. Participants will engage in hands-on activities such as venipuncture, manufacturing blood concentrates, atraumatic tooth extraction using piezo technology, preparation and implementation of venous blood sampling, and the application of blood concentrates to bone substitute materials. Complex augmentation procedures are practiced, involving the generation of stable bone structures for implants and the application of tissue-level implants in combination with biologized bone substitute material.
The course ensures a deep understanding of innovative augmentation techniques, addressing cases with low bone availability. Expert knowledge and the latest research results in the field of bone augmentation are discussed. Practical experience with flexible or preformed 3D titanium meshes is gained, providing participants with valuable insights into advanced techniques.
In summary, this one-day course provides comprehensive training in both the theory and practice of regenerative dentistry, covering essential basics through to advanced techniques and applications. Participants will acquire valuable knowledge and practical skills to successfully apply blood concentrates, bone substitute materials, and modern augmentation procedures in a condensed and focused format.
Learning objectives:
•Setting up the workstation for surgery with blood concentrates•Preparation and performance of blood collection•Preparation and processing of blood concentrates according to LSCC•Classification of bone defects in the maxilla and mandible and consequences of bone reconstruction•Biomaterials and their indication-based use in dentistry•Wound healing disorders and consequences for implantation•Biologization of Bone substitute materials (BSM) and collagen membranes•Production of sticky bone with different BSM•Case discussions•Presentation of tissue-level implants•Techniques for augmentation of vertical and lateral bone defects with simultaneous implantation
3.2.2024
Direct Anterior Restoration Course
Learning outcomes
Understand the nuances of composite material shade selection and analyze common mistakes in this stage of the restorative process.
Learn the protocol for shade selection when creating fragmentary restorations and analyze the optical density of various shades of composite material.
Understand the optical and chromatic construction of restoration, including the author's concept of a layer configuration of composite material for teeth with different levels of translucency.
Learn an effective protocol for adhesive preparation of composite material over a wide time scale, ranging from immediate post-polymerization to several years later.
Understand the fundamental and philosophical foundations of aesthetics, including the true geometry of natural beauty.
Explore variations in relief, including an atlas of forms, surface characterizations, and texture of anterior teeth.
Focus on the incisal edges of canines and incisors and understand their importance in achieving natural aesthetics.
Acquire special approaches and methods for effective finishing of composite restorations.
02.08.2024
DU1: Predictable Direct Veneers Using Injection Molding TechniqueLecture:Prof. Hatem M. El- DamanhouryDate: Saturday, November 18, 2023Venue:RAK College of Dental Sciences
11.18.2023
Advanced Bone Grafting and Biomaterials Workshop
08.05.2022