Dental CE Course: IMPLANT THERAPY FOR EDENTULOUS PATIENTS (COURSE B)

SYNOPSIS:


According to CDC data, approximately one-third of Americans over the age 65 are edentulous and their number is projected to increase over the next twenty years. Implant-supported prostheses have been documented to improve the quality of life of patients and are gaining acceptance as the standard of care. A variety of treatment options exist for edentulous patients. Implant-supported prostheses can solve
many of the problems experienced by patients with complete dentures. This intense 2-day course brings together surgical and prosthodontic experts for a systematic presentation of therapeutic options for the edentulous patient. The format of this course consists of lectures, hands-on workshop and live surgery demonstration.

The course is recommended for:

Novice or experienced clinicians
Surgical specialists who would like to acquire a more comprehensive understanding of implant restoration
Restorative dentists who would like to acquire a more comprehensive understanding of implant surgery
Allied health professionals (Laboratory technicians, dental hygienists and dental assistants)
* This course is appropriate for any clinician who is interested in gaining a comprehensive training in implant dentistry


TOPICS TO BE COVERED:


Diagnostic tools: radiographs, CT scan, cone beam, interactive imaging
Treatment planning and case selection:
Implant-supported overdenture vs. fixed restoration
Bar-clasp vs. male-female solitary attachments for overdentures
Screw-retained vs. cemented fixed restoration
Surgical guides: lab fabricated and computer generated surgical guides
Implant prosthetic considerations
Occlusion and stress distribution for overdentures and fixed restorations
Prosthetic space requirement for overdenture or fixed restoration components
Overdenture attachment selection: bar-clasp, solitary attachments
Conversion of existing denture into implant supported overdenture
Surgical considerations and treatment planning
Anatomic and skeletal considerations for overdenture vs. fixed restoration
Loading protocol
Participants will place implants in edentulous models and restore with overdenture

Participants will also observe implant placement and restoration with overdenture on a live patient