VDO Dental Training Course
How to increase the VDO dental vertical dimension of occlusion: from functional pretreatment to prosthetic implementation
What to Expect
The clinical implementation of VDO dental bite elevations and other changes in bite position in fixed restorations always presents the practitioner with various challenges.
In particular, the safe transfer of a new bite position into the prosthetic restoration can be done in several different ways with their respective advantages and disadvantages. A solid foundation of knowledge and methodological competence concerning VDO dental are already of great importance in diagnostics, therapy planning and functional pretreatment.
Finally, the choice of the right materials, the application of preparation variants ranging from non-prep to minimally invasive preparations to conventional partial and full crowns, as well as the procedure for cementation are important individual components of a successful overall treatment.
Course Objective
The aim of the VDO dental course is to provide the participants with all the necessary knowledge and skills for the practical implementation of complex cases, as well as to provide them with tried-and-tested concepts suitable for practical use.
Note: VDO dental patient cases can be brought along for discussion (models, x-rays, findings).
Course Content
Functional Screening
Screening and analysis of the bite position
Determining the Vertical Dimension
Aesthetic and functional criteria
Splint Pretreatment
Functional pretreatment
VDO Occlusal Build-Ups
Repositioning veneers and therapeutic restorations
Occlusion & Kinematics
Fundamentals of articulation and mandibular kinematics
Model Analysis & Planning
Material concept and timelines
VDO Occlusal Concept
Preparation and provisionals
Definitive Cementation
Cemented and adhesive
Course Schedule
The course spans 2 days (Friday 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Day 1 (Friday): Theory & Diagnostics
5 agenda items
Theoretical Part I
Functional screening and analysis, determining correct bite height
Coffee Break
Theoretical Part II
Splint pretreatment, occlusal abutments and reduction veneers
Coffee Break
Therapy Planning
Occlusion basics, articulation, practical model analysis and material concept
Day 2 (Saturday): Clinical Implementation
7 agenda items
VDO Occlusion Concept
Therapeutic treatment restorations and occlusion design
Coffee Break
Preparation & Temporaries
From non-prep to conventional partial and full crowns
Lunch Break
Lunch together
Definitive Cementation
Cemented and adhesive – all tips and tricks
Coffee Break
Case Discussion & Closing
Discussion of brought cases, certificate ceremony
Dr. med. dent. Jan Hajtó
Spezialist für Ästhetik und Funktion in der Zahnmedizin (DGÄZ)
Dr. Jan Hajtó (born 1968), studied dentistry at LMU Munich from 1987 to 1993, doctorate in 1994. Since 1998 in private practice in Munich. His areas of focus are complex aesthetic dentistry, functional diagnostics and therapy, and fixed prosthetics.
Dr. Hajtó has extensive clinical experience in adhesively and conventionally bonded all-ceramic restorations and is active as a lecturer both nationally and internationally.
Teaching Activities
- Lecturer at the Academy of Practice and Science (APW) within the DGZMK
- Since 2011 speaker of the Aesthetic Dentistry Curriculum of the Dental Chambers of Lower Saxony, North Rhine and Westphalia-Lippe
- Lecturer at the J.W. Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main
Publications
- 2018 – Author of "Good Dentistry – A Guide", Quintessenz Verlag
- 2012 – Co-author of "Adhesive Dentistry", Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag
- 2006 – Author of "Anteriores – Naturally Beautiful Front Teeth", Teamwork Media Verlag
Awards
- 2015 – Winner of the All-Ceramic Research Award from AG Keramik
- For many years recognized as Top Doctor in the Aesthetic Dentistry category in the Focus Doctor List
Clinical Focus Areas
- Aesthetic Dentistry
- Veneers
- Functional Diagnostics and Therapy
- Dental Prosthetics (Fixed Prosthetics)
Professional Career
- Since 2013 – Dental practice Dr. Hajtó, now Dentalteam Dr. Hajtó MVZ GmbH, Munich
- 1995 – 2012 – Private dentist in the joint practice Hajtó and Cacaci in Munich
- 1993 – State examination in dentistry
- 1987 – 1993 – Study of dentistry at LMU Munich
What Our Participants Say
Dentist from Unterensingen
„First of all, a big thank you for the training – I am still working through it and have now bought the Anteriores books before I do the Veneer course with you. I have really been able to take a lot away with me and have been fine-tuning it in our practice ever since. We have really implemented a lot since the weekend. The training was one of the best for me in a very long time!“
Dentist from Erding
„Thank you very much for this really wonderful and great course on the weekend. I was able to take away a lot from it and will recommend you with conviction.“
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Course Details
Course Fee
per person
Included:
- 2-day Intensive Course
- 14 CME Credits
- Course Materials & Script
- Certificate of Attendance
- Catering Included
- Practical Exercises
Group discount for 3+ participants. Inquire
Course fee: €1,050
CE Points: This continuing education event is evaluated with 14 points according to the evaluation table of the BZÄK / DGZMK.
Course language: English
Discounts for multi-bookers:
- 15% discount on the second course
- 20% discount on each additional course
Frequently Asked Questions
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