INTERDISCIPLINARY SMILE DESIGN
11TH – 13th JULy 2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & LEARNING OBJECTIVES :
• Aesthetic Periodontal Parameters for a smile makeover.
• Protocolized workflow for success in a smile makeover.
• Anatomy of the periodontal tissues to anticipate biological response of our restorative work.
• Diagnose the etiology of the gummy smile.
• What are the treatment options for a specific gummy smile.
• How to perform an aesthetic crown lengthening from A to Z.
• How to communicate with other specialists involved in a gummy smile treatment.
• How to treat recessions and restorations efficiently.
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Smile Design
• Definition and importance of smile design
• Fundamentals of an aesthetic smile (proportions, facial harmony, gingival display).
• Gingival AestheticsSmile Design Workflow
• Aesthetic consultation and documentation
• Aesthetic analysis of facial and dental elements.
• Digital tools for planning and mock-ups.
• Common procedures and their indications for smile makeover: veneers, vonlays and overlays.
Protocol for a predicatble smile makeover. Step by step.
• Preparation design
• Provisionalization
• Impression
• Labwork and materials
• Cementation
Worn down dentition. Full mouth rehabiliation
• Atrition, abrasion, erosion and abfraction
• Where and when?
• How do we plan it?
• Harmonious occlusion
Perioplastic Surgery for Smile Enhancement
• Periodontal tissues in health: dento-gingival complex and biologic width description.
• Periodontal aesthetic problems.
• Indications for perioplastic intervention.
Gummy smile
• Definition, etiology and diagnosis.
• Treatment options.
• Aesthetic Crown lengthening: clinical situations, techniques and materials.
• Flapless Crown lengthening.
• Lip stabilization technique.
• Clinical cases and applied methods.
Fundamentals for recession treatment:
• Definition, classification and etiology.
• Treatment options and techniques.
• Sources of connective tissue.
• Suture technique.
• Tunneling treatment concept.
Integrating Restorative and Periodontal Treatments
• Diagnosis and treatment planning with a collaborative approach.
• Sequencing: When to perform surgery vs. restoration.
• Communication tools.
Case Studies
• Gummy smile correction with crown lengthening and veneers.
• Gingival recessions and restorations.
Post-Treatment Care and Maintenance
• Healing timelines, managing occlusion, and patient education.
Conclusion
• Key takeaways on the synergy between perioplastic surgery and restorative dentistry.
*(Only for Package 1)
Veneer Preparation and Aesthetic Crown Lengthning Hands-on
• Case presentation and smile design
• Veneer preparation Provisionalization
• Gingivectomy
• Flap elevation
• Bone recontouring Suture
• Custom made burr kit by Dr. David Montalvo (Take home)
COURSE COORDINATOR
DR. DAVID MONTALVO ARIAS
Dr. Montalvo graduated in Dentistry at the “University of Barcelona“, Spain. He later completed the master’s degree in “Periodontics and Implants” at the same university. After several years dedicated exclusively to periodontics, he decided to move to New York, U.S.A to further his education by completing the “International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry” at the “New York University”. He currently resides and practices in Dubai, U.A.E, where he is part of the medical team of the prestigious clinic “Apa Esthetics” besides his position as a Visitor Faculty at the “International Postgraduate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry” at the “New York University“. Dr. Montalvo has been the author of numerous publications in scientific journals and books in addition to his participation as speaker in several international meetings.
Should there be a need for cancellation or withdrawal from this course with a valid reason, kindly inform us by email at info@thedentalacademy.com.my, at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the course date.
The following terms apply:
- More 30 days prior to commencement: Store credit will be granted
- Less than 30 days prior to commencement: Forfeiture of any amount paid
- The management reserves the right to make changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
- All fees paid are strictly not transferable to other courses.
