Chee Chang: Simplifying treatment but maintaining the results

The aim of the presentation will be to demonstrate how contemporary prosthodontic treatment options can simplify the surgical procedure for our patients, yet still allow us to achieve a successful treatment outcome. Knowledge of what restorative options are available are a critical part of the treatment planning process, and may help to eliminate the need for complex bone grafting or augmentation, as well as to ensure long-term success.

Different restorative options available are discussed. It is important to be aware of what is prosthodontically achievable, and to plan the surgery accordingly. Ultimately, we wish to keep things simple where possible, but without compromising the end result.

Dr. Chee Chang is a board-registered prosthodontist practising in Melbourne, Australia. He graduated with his dental degree from the University of Otago in 1999. Following a career in general dental practice, he later went to complete his three-year residency in prosthodontics in 2009. At present, Dr. Chang is in private practice, and is also involved with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University of Melbourne. He has researched dental ceramic materials and has published and presented his research internationally. Dr Chang is an invited reviewer for several international journals, and a key opinion leader for various dental companies. He has a keen interest in the application of modern biomaterials in restorative and implant dentistry, as well as in the multi-disciplinary treatment of implant patients. Dr. Chang is currently the local State President and Federal Vice-President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society.