Dr. Thanos Kristallis
7830 Old George Town Road
Suite 260
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-2300

Style of Dentistry – Prosthodontist with an emphasis on cosmetics and smile design
Style of Presenting – Clinical evidence based, practical information that can be used immediately

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Dr. Kristallis is trained in every aspect of restorative, esthetic and implant dentistry. He holds the esteemed distinction of six years of postgraduate studies and five degrees in dentistry. He received his doctorate from the National University of Athens in Greece, a degree in Occlusion, Restorative Dentistry and Temporomandibular Dysfunction Management from Georgetown University School of Dentistry, a degree in Prosthodontics from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, a degree in Maxillofacial Prosthetics from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in Birmingham, and a degree in Implant Dentistry from New York University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Kristallis has taught and enjoyed academic appointments at numerous schools and institutions including Georgetown University and University of Maryland. He is currently a consultant staff member to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Washington Hospital Center, and Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University Department of Implant Dentistry. A popular speaker, he presents lectures and seminars on aesthetic and implant dentistry. Furthermore, he is a consultant for numerous companies on product development and clinical testing, and publishes articles on aesthetic and implant dentistry related subjects.

In addition, Dr. Kristallis practices full time dentistry in Bethesda, Maryland at a specialty practice limited to restorative, esthetic and implant dentistry with his focus on developing systematic clinical approaches in achieving exceptional dental treatment results for all of his patients.


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Lecture Topics
A systematic Approach to Achieving Natural Aesthetics with Ceramic Restorations

This lecture is a overview of the aesthetic parameters for smile design and through clinical cases reviews all the clinical and laboratory steps to achieve natural aesthetics. The lecture covers cad -cam zirconia restorations and porcelain veneers.

Immediate Implants

This is a series of lectures that cover; single immediate implant and provisionalization .Immediate extraction implant placement .socket preservation .Soft and hard tissue preservation .Full arch immediate loading prosthodontic options for the full arch immediate implant patient.

Imaging in Implant Dentistry
The lecture covers CBCT radiology as a diagnostic and planning tool for implant dentistry. Software volumetric rendering of CBCT and their present and future potential in computer guided implant treatment and the impact in future fabrication of implant supported restorations



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