Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD, FPFA, FACD, DICOI, DADIA, DIDIA
Dr Kurtzman has completed over 4,500 hours of continuing education in the areas of implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and other dental topics. A graduate of The AAID / Howard University College of Dentistry Implant Maxi Course, he has been trained in all aspects of Implant Dentistry. He has achieved fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA), International Congress of oral Implantologists (ICOI), the American College of Dentists (ACD) and the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI). Holds mastership in the AGD and the Implant Prosthetic Section of the ICOI. He also has achieved diplomate status in the ICOI and the American Dental Implant Association (ADIA). He is a former Assistant Program Director for an university based Implant Maxi-Course and a former Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dental Surgery in the department of Endodontics, Prosthetics and Operative Dentistry. An International lecturer, he has been recognized annually since 2006 as on of the "Top Dental Lecturers" by Dentistry Today. Dr Kurtzman has published over 180 dental articles in national and international dental journals and is a consultant to multiple dental manufacturers.
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How To Fabricate an occlusal guard
July 2nd 2012Occlusal guards are the treatment for bruxism, clenching, as well as the treatment of temporomandibular joint discomfort. Debate has ensued as to whether the occlusal guard should be hard, soft or a combination of the two consistencies. Soft materials used for occlusal guards provide a more comfortable fit but are less wear resistant than their hard counterparts. They also, because of their resilient nature, may increase clenching activity due to their rebound effect when the patient occludes on them.
