Dean Morton
Prof. Dr. Dean Morton is the Indiana Dental Association Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, and Director of the Center for Implant, Esthetic and Innovative Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD). He is also Chair of the ITI Scholarship Center at IUSD. Dr. Morton is an ITI Honorary Fellow, Past Chair of the ITI Section USA and immediate Past President of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
Articles
Feature Article
Complete or partial digital workflow utilizing computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology provides dental clinicians with ample options to treat their patients in a more effective way in daily practice. Dental clinicians and technicians need to recognize the limitations and proper indications of currently available technologies to accomplish optimal clinical care outcomes for patients.
Feature Article
The literature pertaining to immediate implant placement and immediate loading/restoration (Type 1a protocol) is continually expanding due to the appeal of this treatment approach. The advancement of dental implants, a more comprehensive understanding of bone biology, and the healing process following tooth extraction, together with the introduction of improved surgical and prosthetic protocols, have established the Type 1a protocol as a clinically and scientifically validated treatment option. This article presents a comprehensive overview of all the details discussed regarding the Type 1a protocol during the 7th ITI Consensus Conference in Lisbon, Portugal in 2023.