Tri-Society Restorative

Symposium 2018
Advances in the Specialties of Endodontics,
Periodontics and Prosthodontics

Venue:
Waterfront Ballroom,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Date:
Sunday, 7th October 2018

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 Dr Lim Wen Yi
Regenerative Endodontics- a new
lease of life or just pulp fiction?

Dr Lim Wen Yi is currently a registrar in the

Endodontic Unit of the Restorative Department in
National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS). She received
her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the National University
of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Dentistry in 2011 and was a Dean’s List awardee.
Following which, she pursued a 3 years full-time specialty training in Endodontics and
obtained her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) from NUS in 2016.

She was a recipient of the Society of Endodontists Singapore Medal for achieving a
distinction at the Final NUS MDS Conjoint Exams with Royal College of Surgeons
Edinburgh. Through the years, Dr. Lim has developed and maintained a special
interest in pulp biology, particularly in the management of vital inflamed pulps. She
had previously researched on the histology of dental pulps with pulpitis indicated for
partial pulpotomy during her endodontic training. She is currently supported under
the Budding Clinician Researcher Scheme offered by NDCS to study the
pathophysiology and wound healing of inflamed dental pulps, which forms the basis
of her part-time doctorate pursuit.

Synopsis
The management of non-vital teeth with open apices poses a clinical challenge and
conventional endodontic treatment of such teeth undermines their long term survival.
Regenerative endodontics is a clinical procedure aimed at regenerating dental pulp in
the empty canal of a necrotic tooth. The beginning of regenerative endodontics can be
traced as far back as 50 years ago, but it is only in the past decade that we see interest
in this area picking up in momentum.

This lecture aims to increase knowledge and awareness among dentists regarding this
treatment modality which has been thrusted into the limelight by providing an overview
for the biological basis of this procedure, the advances in the techniques and materials
being employed in this niche area of endodontics, as well as a keen analysis of the
various levels of outcomes of regenerative endodontics.
 Dr Tan Shao Yong
Preserving the Carious-exposed pulp
in the Mature Permanent Tooth

Dr Tan Shao Yong graduated with the Bachelor of

Dental Surgery from the National University of Singapore
in 2010. Between 2010 to 2012, Dr Tan served as a dental
officer with Ministry of Health in Singapore, where he worked
at the School Dental Services and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. He subsequently obtained
the Master of Dental Surgery (Endodontics) from the National University of Singapore
in 2015 and was awarded Society of Endodontist Singapore Prize for the best student
in Endodontics in the Final Master of Dental Surgery examination.

He has previously presented at the Society of Endodontists Singapore-Malaysian

Endodontic Society 10th Joint Scientific Meeting in 2016, and at the 19th Scientific
Congress of Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation in 2017. Dr Tan currently
practises at the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore.

Synopsis

A carious-exposed pulp in a mature permanent tooth is traditionally considered to

represent irreversible pulpitis, which requires root canal treatment as the definitive
treatment. However, currently-used diagnostic tests do not permit the accurate
diagnosis of actual pulpal inflammatory status, hence it is questionable whether pulpitis
can be considered truly irreversible. Given that pulp degeneration after carious
involvement generally occur by tissue compartments and gradually migrate apically, if
the diseased pulp segment could be resected, then the remaining pulp tissues could be
capable of repair and healing.

The development of alternative materials to calcium hydroxide offers the potential of

managing carious exposures conservatively. Recent studies evaluating mineral trioxide
aggregate or calcium silicate-based cements as a pulp-capping or pulpotomy agents in
permanent teeth have yielded promising outcomes. This lecture will discuss the
rationale of conservative management of the carious-exposed mature permanent teeth,
the indications, the different methods and materials involved. The potential prognostic
factors for successful management will also be elaborated.
 Dr Jacinta Lu
Perio-endo lesions-
Getting to the root of it

Dr Jacinta Lu graduated with a Bachelor of Dental

Surgery degree from the National University of
Singapore. Throughout her course of study, Dr Lu was
awarded the Singapore Dental Association President’s
Bronze Medal for her first professional examination and Dean’s list twice. She
subsequently received specialist training in periodontology and graduated with a
Master of Dental Surgery degree. She also received the International Association for
Dental Research medal (best student in periodontology). In the same year, she
obtained her fellowship in periodontology from the Royal College of Surgeons of
Edinburgh (United Kingdom).

Dr Lu is an accredited Specialist in Periodontology registered with the Singapore

Dental Council. She currently teaches undergraduate and diploma students and holds
a joint appointment as Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore and
Adjunct Lecturer at Nanyang Polytechnic. She is an active member in several
professional organisations, including the Society of Periodontology (Singapore) and
the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Dr Lu provides a comprehensive range of periodontal therapy that includes treatment

of gum disease, bone and gum grafting surgeries, aesthetic gum surgery and dental
implant procedures. She also takes special interest in the treatment of medically
compromised patients and dental phobics.

Synopsis
Perio-endo lesions or endo-perio lesions, whichever way clinicians would like to call it,
have always been an area of treatment dilemma. However, following the advent of dental
implants, patients with such problems have gradually opted to have their teeth replaced
rather than traditional periodontal or endodontic treatment.

This lecture will attempt to ask ourselves whether we should give up on our natural teeth
and to discuss if dental implants are a good tooth replacement option in such cases.
 Dr Fu Jia Hui
The 6 Critical Dimensions of
Spatial Implant Placement

Dr Fu Jia Hui, is an Assistant Professor and 

Associate Consultant in Periodontics at NUHS. She
received her dental education at NUS and specialty
training in Periodontics at  the University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, USA. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of  Periodontology and the
International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a member on the Osteology
Foundation Expert Council.

Besides being a recipient of several academic and research awards, one of which was
the 2014 ITI Andre Schroeder Research Prize, Dr Fu has also published widely in
internationally peer-reviewed journals and co-authored book chapters in the fields of
periodontics and implant dentistry.

Synopsis

Rehabilitation of an edentulous span with dental implants involves keen recognition of

hard and soft tissue contours and meticulous planning of implant positions so that the
harmonious relationship between implant restoration and surrounding tissues can be
duplicated.

This is important for several reasons:

(1) a well-contoured prosthesis facilitates effective plaque control and thus prevents
biological complications such as peri-implantitis;
(2) esthetics can be achieved when a prosthesis has the correct emergence profile; and
(3) the occlusal forces will be directed along the long axis of the implant thus minimizing
mechanical complications such as abutment screw loosening and peri-implant
marginal bone loss.

However, the ability to construct such a prosthesis is heavily dependent on the

3-dimensional (3D) position of the implant fixture. The presentation aims to introduce
the critical parameters to look out for in the spatial placement of dental implants and
provide an update on the available evidence on dental implant positioning. Clinical case
scenarios will be used to illustrate the concepts discussed. 
 Dr Wendy Wang

Immediate implant placement and

immediate provisionalisation in the
aesthetic zone: Why, When, and How.

Dr Wendy Wang graduated from King’s College

London and received her prosthodontic training from
Eastman Dental Hospital, University of London where she
was awarded Master of Science and Master of Clinical
Dentistry with distinction. Dr Wang worked as a specialist Prosthodontist on Harley
Street in London and taught at Queen Mary, University of London before joining
National University Singapore.

Dr Wang recently completed a three-year training program in Advanced Implant

Dentistry at New York University where she collaborated with some of the renowned
pioneers in implant field on several publications. She is currently a Consultant in
Restorative Dentistry at NUH and Director, Dental Services of National University
Polyclinics.

Synopsis

The inevitable loss of soft and hard tissue following tooth loss often results in an
aesthetically compromised site for implant placement. The placement of an implant into
a fresh extraction socket followed by an immediate provisional restoration supported by
the implant in suitable cases can help preserve the existing osseous and gingival
architecture.

The presentation will review the biological rationales for immediate implant placement
and immediate provisionalisation (WHY), discuss the many factors that can enhance or
detract from a successful outcome (WHEN), and show step-by-step treatment execution
to achieve functional and aesthetic success (HOW).
 Dr Loke Weiqiang

Bridging the Periodontal and

Prosthodontic Divide - Opportunities
for Engagement

Dr Loke Weiqiang graduated from the Faculty of

Dentistry, National University of Singapore (NUS) in
2006. In 2009, he was awarded the NUS Overseas
Graduate Scholarship to pursue his specialty training at the
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he subsequently
obtained his MSc and Certificates in Periodontics and Prosthodontics upon
completion of his 5-yr residency.

Dr Loke is currently an Assistant Professor at NUS and a diplomate of the American

Board of Periodontology and American Board of Prosthodontics.

Synopsis

Rehabilitating patients with a debilitated dentition is a challenging and an ever-evolving

area of prosthodontic practice that requires well-evidenced treatment philosophies,
creative treatment sequencing and modalities to solve complex restorative problems.
Understanding the perio-restorative interface intimately is manifestly important in
delivering long-lasting restorations with few biological and mechanical complications.

Treatment discussion on cases of specific relevance to periodontal approaches with an

over-arching prosthodontic theme will be the focus of this talk. A biomechanical
discussion and an update of evidence relating to the prosthodontic and periodontal
concepts, will also be presented.
Programme

Time Lecture Details Speaker

0800 Registration

0830 Opening Address

Regenerative Endodontics - a new

0845 Dr Lim Wen Yi
lease of life or just pulp fiction?

0945 Tea Break / Trade Exhibibition

Preserving the Carious-exposed pulp

1015 Dr Tan Shao Yong
in the Mature Permanent Tooth

Perio-endo lesions - Getting to

1115 Dr Jacinta Lu
the root of it

1215 Lunch / Trade Exhibition

1315 The 6 Critical Dimensions of Dr Fu Jia Hui

Spatial Implant Placement
Immediate implant placement and
1415 immediate provisionalisation in the Dr Wendy Wang
aesthetic zone: Why, When, and How

1515 Tea Break / Trade Exhibition

Bridging the Periodontal and

1545 Prosthodontic Divide Dr Loke Weiqiang
- Opportunities for Engagement

1645 Closing address

1700 End of Programme

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