In this conference, directed specifically to dental students at Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Kenneth S. Kurtz discusses the use of metal ceramics and fixed partial dentures (FPDs) in prosthodontics and dentistry. He begins by explaining the different processes that can be substituted for this technique and in what situations it may in fact be the best option to solve the problem. Depending on the dentist's biases and the patient's situation, it is up to the dental professional to determine if the patient needs it or not. The dentist must use the patient's prognosis to determine whether to use an all-ceramic restoration or a metal ceramic one. Kurtz emphasizes the need for a failure plan when introducing partial dentures so that any unforseen circumstance that arises can be addressed. He explains that students need to learn to develop backup plans when performing these procedures, which are not perfect and have a high probability of failure due to different circumstances in fabrication.
Kenneth S. Kurtz
Kenneth S. Kurtz, DDS, is an expert in prosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthetics. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and he is currently a clinical associate professor at the New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD). He has also held positions at the Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York Hospital Queens, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Kurtz holds a BA in english from the State University of New York at Albany and a DDS from New York University. He also has a certificate in postgraduate prosthodontics from Montefiore Medical Center and a certificate in maxillofacial prosthetics from Columbia University.
PFM or All Ceramic Restorations... What's Changed, What's Stayed the Same? Kenneth S. Kurtz
Milton Friedman Auditorium Universidad Francisco Marroquín Guatemala, August 7, 2009
A New Media - UFM production. Guatemala, September 2009. Camera: Joni Vasquez, Manuel Alvarez; digital editing: Adrián Méndez; index and synopsis: Sergio Bustamante; content reviser: Jennifer Keller; publication: Mario Pivaral/Carlos Petz
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