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Fiber Reinforced Bridge Replacement for Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors | New York, NY

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By Gerard J. Lemongello Jr., DMD

In today’s world, the dental professional is exposed to a myriad of complex esthetic, restorative, and functional challenges. There also an equal number of dental procedures and materials available to accomplish treatment of these complex challenges. Many treatment alternatives are considered traditional and nontraditional. To the dental professional who is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art solutions to these complex situations, treatment outside what is considered “traditional” must sometimes be considered. Traditional treatment modalities may have proven track records, but at what cost to tooth conservation and esthetic outcomes? Many traditional modalities are also burdensome in time commitment and trauma to the patient.

Replacement of congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors is one of the most challenging esthetic restorations. When presented with replacement of congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors, the clinician must consider the choices available along with possible outcomes. Traditional treatment options include orthodontics, traditional 3-unit bridge, single tooth implant, or Maryland bridge.

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Utilizing a Restorative Approach to Correct an Adult Skeletal Class III Malocclusion | New York, NY

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Gerard J. Lemongello discusses all the steps taken to correct the malocclusion

Edward H. Angle described class III malocclusion as one in which the mandibular first molar is positioned mesially relative to the maxillary first molar (Angle 1900). A class III skeletal relationship can occur as a result of a normal maxilla with mandibular protrusion, maxillary retrusion with a normal mandible, or a combination of maxillary retrusion and mandibular protrusion. A class III dental relationship can exist when the maxillary/mandibular relationship is normal.

A pseudo class III malocclusion is caused by a forward shift of the mandible to avoid incisal interferences (Proffit 1986). For many class III malocclusions, both surgical and orthodontic treatment are required. Depending on the amount of skeletal discrepancy, surgical correction may consist of mandibular retraction, maxillary protraction, or a combination of both procedures. For some minor class III malocclusions, or in the case of a pseudo class III malocclusion, surgical intervention may not be necessary.

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Utilising a Restorative Approach to Correct an Adult Skeletal Class III Malocclusion | New York, NY

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Gerard J. Lemongello discusses all the steps taken to correct the malocclusion

Edward H. Angle described class III malocclusion as one in which the mandibular first molar is positioned mesially relative to the maxillary first molar (Angle 1900). A class III skeletal relationship can occur as a result of a normal maxilla with mandibular protrusion, maxillary retrusion with a normal mandible, or a combination of maxillary retrusion and mandibular protrusion. A class III dental relationship can exist when the maxillary/mandibular relationship is normal. A pseudo class III malocclusion is caused by a forward shift of the mandible to avoid incisal interferences (Proffit 1986). For many class III malocclusions, both surgical and orthodontic treatment are required. Depending on the amount of skeletal discrepancy, surgical correction may consist of mandibular retraction, maxillary protraction, or a combination of both procedures. For some minor class III malocclusions, or in the case of a pseudo class III malocclusion, surgical intervention may not be necessary.

Treatment objectives, whether utilizing surgery, orthodontic treatment, or restorative treatment, are the same: to correct the class III crossbite, create an ideal overjet/overbite relationship, achieve a dental class I occlusion, correct the occlusal/incisal plane, correct the midline, and restore the teeth to proper size and proportion. The objective is to provide the patient with an acceptable functional-occlusal relationship and an aesthetic dental/facial appearance.

Malocclusions are common. Patients with crowded and rotated teeth, spacing, or a crossbite who are unsatisfied with their appearance may not be interested in traditional orthodontic treatment or surgical correction. Their objections can be related to the length of time needed to complete treatment, or fear of extensive surgery with extended recuperation.

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Clinical Instructor Biography: Dr. Gerard Lemongello | New York, NY

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A graduate from the University of Florida College of dentistry, Dr. Gerard J. Lemongello has been in private practice since 1987. He focuses on cosmetic and comprehensive restorative and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Lemongello is an avid member of the dental community, holding membership in the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry. He is also an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Lemongello serves as a Senior Clinical instructor here at the Rosenthal Institute’s Aesthetic Advantage Continuum at New York University. HE is Co-chairman of the Comprehensive Esthetic and Restorative Clinic at the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic in West Palm Beach. He has held numerous positions on the board of the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic and presided as President for two terms.

Dr. Lemongello has published a multitude of articles in leading dental journals. His lecture include a variety of topics, however he lectures nationally on complex treatment planning, aesthetics and implant dentistry, as well as other contemporary dental topics.

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