About Dr. Kinzer

Greggory Kinzer received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Washington in 1995, and an M.S.D. and certificate in Prosthodontics in 1998. Dr. Kinzer is an internationally recognized speaker and current President of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He is a full-time teaching faculty, Faculty Chair, and Director of Curriculum and Campus Education for Spear Education in Scottsdale, AZ. He is also an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Graduate Prosthodontics Department at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and an Adjunct Faculty at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health.

Dr. Kinzer is a gifted academician and clinician who is committed to advancing the art and science of restorative dentistry. His interdisciplinary approach to dentistry is founded in empirical based research and clinical experience. Dr. Kinzer’s unique ability to impart complex clinical processes in a logical, systematic and clear methodology differentiates him from other dental educators. He maintains a private practice with his wife in Seattle, WA limited to comprehensive restorative and esthetic dentistry.

Course Outline

One of the most challenging situations often encountered by dentists is: Can a tooth be predictably restored or should it be removed? Given the high success rate of dental implants reported in the literature, it is not uncommon for questionable teeth that “could” be restored, to instead be removed in favor of implants. It must be remembered though that osseointegration rates are merely one factor that needs to be considered for successful treatment, the esthetic impact of removing teeth must also be considered. This presentation will discuss the factors that must be evaluated to determine when teeth can predictably be saved, as well as the different treatment modalities that may be utilized. To help aid in this treatment planning process, a systematic approach will be followed that comprehensively looks at Esthetic, Functional, Structural, and Biologic issues relevant to the situation.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the key structural areas to evaluate when deciding to save or extract
• The esthetic benefits of maintaining teeth vs. extraction
• Discuss the current treatment modalities that can be utilized to aid in saving teeth