INTERMEDIATE DENTAL IMPLANT RESTORATIVE PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS (PART I: LECTURE)

SYNOPSIS:

In this course, participants will gain confidence and proficiency in restoring any type of implant connection. Both internal and external connections will be discussed, and advantages and disadvantages of the various types of connections will be analyzed. Participants will also learn when certain connections are indicated or preferred and how to participate in the decision making process with the oral surgeon or periodontist. The management of implants from single unit to multiple units in the partially edentulous arch will be discussed. On day one, lectures will address all of the above topics. On day two, in addition to lectures and demonstrations by the instructor, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on workshop including impression-making techniques, fabricating custom impression copings, fabricating provisional restorations for different types of implant connections, and provisional restorations for multiple implants.
UPON COMPLETION YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

DAY I - LECTURE ONLY:

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Different types of implant-abutment connections
External - hex
Internal - hex,trilobe, conical, conical with hex, and others
Advantages and disadvantages
Indications and contraindications for use
Different brands and their connection types
Multiple missing teeth
Number of implants required to replace multiple missing teeth
Implant prosthetics

Cement vs screw retained restorations
Abutment selection
prefabricated stock abutments
custom computer designed abutments
engaging vs non-engaging
material selection, strength, indication
splint or individual
splinting at implant level
splinting at abutment level
splinting at the restoration level
Abutment screws – different head-recess size/designs
Provisionalization
Impression techniques
Biomechanics and occlusion
Surgical guides