Dental CE Course: Rehabilitating the Atrophic Edentulous Patient Using Small-Diameter Implants

Course Synopsis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that 26 percent of Americans aged 65 to 74 years are completely edentulous. With the aging of the population, this percentage will continue to grow. Mini dental implants offer a viable solution for many of these patients, particularly those with extremely atrophic ridges and unstable dentures. Designed for immediate loading using a minimally invasive procedure, mini implants can help build your implant practice and provide a valuable service to your patients.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the dental professional should be able to:

- Properly select and treatment plan cases for small-diameter implants, including the use of CBCT technology, planning software and guided surgery.
- Understand the anatomic considerations and ideal implant locations for maxillary and mandibular overdentures.
- Understand the drilling protocol necessary to achieve high primary stability allowing for immediate loading.
- Perform prosthetic procedures, from soft relining the patient's existing denture to fabrication of the new overdenture incorporating the O-ring housings.
- Have a protocol for postoperative care and long-term maintenance for mini implants.
- Understand the benefits of the Inclusive® "case-in-a-box" solution for overdenture stabilization, and how to smoothly integrate mini implants into your private practice.

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About Dr. Patel

Dr. Paresh Patel is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, who has been practicing since 1996. He has a passion for keeping up with the changing technology and materials in dentistry. As a Master in the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants (IAMDI), he has placed more than 2,500 mini implants and has worked as a lecturer and clinical consultant on mini implants for various companies. Dr. Patel belongs to numerous dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and he is also a member and president of the Iredell County Dental Society in Mooresville, N.C.