An Essential Step Integrating Dentofacial Esthetics: Managing the Maxillary Occlusal Plane Transfer

Developing the optimal dentofacial results requires management of many factors, one of primary initial factors is being able to transfer the maxillary occlusal plane properly to reference planes. This is where uncertainty or controversy may lead to incorrect positioning. How do we use anatomical landmarks? Should we relay in head positioning methodology? What is the best method to transfer the occlusal plane to mimic the actual appearance in the patient’s face. This presentation will take you beyond the controversy and provide a practical solution.

1. Understanding head positioning methods to capture a reference position using conventional and digital procedures.
2. Reviewing the limitations and errors encountered in transferring the maxillary occlusal plane.
3. Determining which execution technology, analog and digital, provides the most accurate 3D transfer of the maxillary occlusal plane.

Presenters

John Kois, DMD, MSD

Dr. Kois received his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Certificate in Periodontal Prosthodontics with a M.S.D. degree from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Tacoma and Seattle and is an Affiliate Professor in the Graduate Restorative Program at the University of Washington. In addition, Dr. Kois works with restorative dentists at the Kois Center, a didactic and clinical teaching program, and continues to lecture nationally and internationally. Dr. Kois is the past President of both the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and is a member of numerous other professional organizations. He also serves as a reviewer for many journals and is the coEditor in Chief for The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. Dr. Kois is the recipient of the 2002 Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment.

Additionally, he is the recipient of the 2014 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award, which is presented annually to a dedicated educator who embodies the spirit of comprehensive dental care.

Marta Revilla-León, DDS, MSD, PhD

Dr. Marta Revilla-Leon is Faculty and Director of Research and Digital Dentistry at the Kois Center. Dr. Revilla-León obtained her PhD in Prosthodontics and Digital Dentistry at ACTA University in Amsterdam. She obtained her MSD in prosthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle and a MS in Esthetic Dentistry at the Complutense University of Madrid.

Dr. Revilla-León is specialist in digital dentistry with more than 290 publications in peer-reviewed dental journals related with facial and intraoral scanning methods, virtual patient integration, digital implant scans, polymer, metal, and ceramic 3D printing, CAD Software and artificial intelligence for dental applications. 

Dr. Revilla is also Affiliate Faculty in the Graduate in Prosthodontic Program at the University of Washington in Seattle.