One of the things we dread in dentistry is case failure, and we lose sleep and
stomach lining worrying about it. Cases fail for a multitude of reasons, some
minor while others can be major disasters. The underlying cause can be esthetic,
functional, biologic or sometimes behavioral. A large majority of failures can
be predicted before a case begins, but we don’t look for the warning signs. This
program will look at risk assessment in all four areas, and present a systematic
approach for examination, diagnosis and treatment planning designed to minimize
surprises and maximize case success.