Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert

230. Corky Wilhite DDS - Treatment Planning and Occlusion of Esthetic Cases

Jul 16, 2024

Dr. Corky Willhite, a Cosmetic Dentistry expert, discusses topics like transitional bonding, treatment planning, and occlusion of esthetic cases. He emphasizes the significance of prioritizing anterior aesthetics in treatment planning and shares insights on conservative restoration techniques for severe tooth wear.

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Corky Willhite

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Quick takeaways

Transitional bonding aims to be reversible and conservative in aesthetics and occlusion improvement.

Patient compliance with nighttime occlusal appliances is crucial to prevent wear and damage to bonded restorations.

Separating lab fees from dentist fees enhances transparency and financial management for smoother transactions.

Deep dives

Defining Transitional Bonding Technique

Transitional bonding is a composite technique requiring little or no prep to transition from a defective dentition to a more restored condition. It aims to be reversible, using one composite throughout the process. By building up the teeth with minimal preparation, the technique focuses on conservatively improving aesthetics, primary anatomy, smile design, and occlusion.

Intro

4min

Conservative Restoration Techniques for Severe Tooth Wear

16min

Discussion on Transitional Bonding and Incisal Edge Positioning in Esthetic Cases

4min

Discussion on Letting Anterior Aesthetics Drive Treatment Planning and Occlusion

5min

The Aesthetics and Functional Aspects of Dentistry

27min

Discussion on Various Hands-On Aesthetic Dental Courses Offered

2min

Innovative Practice Hack: Charging Lab Fees Separately

6min

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Dr. Corky Willhite has had a special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry since this rapidly progressing field was first being recognized. After graduating from the LSU School of Dentistry in 1979, he continued his education, taking time out of his private practice with a goal-to provide state-of-the-art cosmetic dental care. A growing reputation for excellence led to his being asked to share his expertise with colleagues. Now he lectures frequently to dental professionals across the country and internationally..

Professional Organizations and Continuing Education

Dr. Willhite is also very active in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and received his Accreditation in 1991. The AACD is the largest organization dedicated to Cosmetic Dentistry in the world. In 1997, he was proud to become a Fellow, one of only about 50 out of over 7,000 academy members. He is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and has served as a chair for many committees and as a board member and an officer of various dental associations. Being active in these organizations, as well as teaching other dentists through lectures and hands-on courses, keeps Dr. Willhite up-to-date on the latest developments in dentistry.

Dedicated to Making You Smile

As part of his commitment to providing the highest quality dentistry, he expanded to his present location at 111 Veterans Boulevard in the Heritage Plaza Building. This office reflects his belief that everything about your dental care should be the best it can be with a dedicated staff, comfortable surroundings, and the latest improvements-all to assure that you are happy with how you are treated and with the quality and aesthetics of your dental care.

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