A Biting Issue?

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Biomechanical forces from occlusion lead to bone modeling & remodeling. In addition to the biological consequences, there are mechanical consequences as a function of
implant design. These include dynamic fatigue, wear of abutments, implant-abutment connections and prosthetic materials. Occlusion is therefore a critical factor in the
service life of a restoration. In this presentation, Dr. Clark Stanford will talk about:

Understand various aspects of bone response to mechanical loading derived from occlusion
Understand the role of mechanical forces leading to osseous fatigue and ways to clinical measure changes in fatigue as a function of changes in bone stiffness (elastic modulus)
Understand the role of mechanical forces relative to implant design which leads to shortened
service life of the implant and/or the restoration
Buffet lunch included
Additional refreshments offered throughout the day (tea, coffee and soft drinks)

GUEST SPEAKER

Dr. Clark Stanford Centennial Fund Professor for Clinical and Translational Research University of Iowa Dr. Clark M. Stanford holds the position of Centennial Fund Professor for Clinical Research in the Dows Institute for Dental Research and in the Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa. His research areas deal with the areas of osteopathic gene expression especially as a function of acquired cell shape, hormonal regulation of bone and pathological processes leading to osteoporosis/osteopenia. He also runs the Offi ce for Clinical Research in the College of Dentistry and is the Associate Director for the NIH General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In this role he helps to organize and perform basic, translational and clinical research studies. Dr. Stanford currently serves on multiple national and international committees. These include leadership positions in the International Association for Dental Research, the American Dental Association and American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). He is the recipient of 15 academic awards and on the review board for 9 journals and associate editor for 2 additional journals. He has also been invited to give multiple national and international presentations on both clinical and basic research topics.