Dr. Eckard Busche	21 - 23 March2003 Prosthetic dentistry - fixed versus removable partial dentures Planning partial dentures Epidemiologic status based on scientific results Etiological factors of losing teeth Functions to be recreated after losing teeth and adjacent oral structures Aims of treatment - by function, including esthetic aspects - by estimated durability - by patients' expectations Patients' examination and systematic planning approach - medical history - clinical findings - additional examination methods - estimating prognosis - Decision making fixed vs. removable Comprehensive treatment with fixed vs. removable partial dentures special aspects of step by step procedures dental materials and quality management fixed vs. removable temporary dentures repair, relining and adjustment dental implants bone and soft tissue grafts adverse effects of certain treatment methods and devices clinical results and case presentations Workshop (40 participants) Presentation of patient cases, local and systemic findings, x-ray diagnostic and risk screening, decision for fixed or removable prosthesis
Peter Palatka