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Yong-Han Koo, DDS In this program, you will learn about new innovations in digital robotic workflow for optimal clinical care ranging from a single-tooth, immediate implant therapy to complex situations addressing both severe hard and soft tissue defects using bioactive modifiers and customized GBR techniques in the esthetic zone as well as the posterior maxilla and mandible. Specifically, efficient robotic-assisted surgical protocol based on prosthetically and biologically driven concept will be reviewed in a step-by-step manner. Future concepts will also be discussed. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Explain the difference between ‘Success’ vs ‘Survival’ in implant therapy. 2) Discuss when to apply Stage I, II and III surgical protocols based on risk factors and predictability. 3) Recognize the advantages of robotic-assisted surgery and appreciate the benefits of minimally invasive surgery.Recorded December 11th, 2024 -
Hakan Özyuvacı, DDS, PhD Nowadays, implant applications to compensate for missing teeth have become very common. As in many cases, we can easily apply implants. Unfortunately, during implant applications, we often encounter hard and soft tissue deficiencies and we apply many different methods to compensate for these deficiencies. Although there are cases where we have performed with advanced surgical techniques and achieved good results, we have pursued alternative treatment methods due to the risk of complications and the prolonged treatment period. In this presentation, current treatment methods preferred to shorten treatment processes and reduce complication risks and the advantages and disadvantages of advanced surgical techniques we have previously applied will be discussed. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Discuss comprehensive implant treatment. 2) Describe how to reduce the risk of complications and treatment processes of advanced surgical techniques. 3) Explain the predictable advantages of alternative treatment methods with fewer angled implants or shortened implant placement. Recorded September 24th -
Serdar Yalçın, DDS, PhD This webinar will discuss the concept of digital implantology to perform successful and proper implant treatments in the aesthetic region. The use of basic concepts of implantology, especially from the planning outcome to the prosthetic outcome, will be reviewed. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Recommend optimal implant placement at the anterior region. 2) Create a Digital Implantology Workflow for immediate implantation and missing lateral incisors. 3) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of guided surgery. Recorded – June 12, 2024 -
Junying Li, DDS, MS, PhD Prosthetic design is a crucial factor influencing the long-term success of implant treatments. This lecture will explore essential prosthetic considerations, with a focus on trans-mucosal contour design and its relationship to surgical techniques, abutment selection, and the restoration process. A clinical decision tree and cases utilizing a fully digital approach will be demonstrated. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify the types of single implant abutment. 2) Design an implant crown contour that is both biologically sound and aesthetically correct. 3) Describe the process of immediate single implant loading with digitally pre-fabricated implant crown. Recorded September 18th -
Carlos Castro, DDS This session will take a comprehensive look at the rationale for development and innovations in implant-supported denture planning and designs. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Discuss the evolution of implant-supported denture design and Its Impact on patient outcomes. 2) Explain biological considerations including osseointegration, tissue response, and long-term health. 3) Describe biomechanical perspectives: load distribution, prosthesis stability, and patient comfort Recorded – October 17, 2024 -
Nermin Tarhan, MS Personalized medicine requires individual risk assessment as an integral part of the diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic processes. Despite categoric evaluation of most medical diseases/disorders, it is crucial to evaluate each patient individually. Peri-implantitis is one of the important complications of dental implant treatments and in many cases management of peri-implantitis can be quite challenging for dental professionals. Thus, prevention of peri-implantitis is suggested to be of utmost importance. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Describe personalized medicine, and individual risk assessment. 2) Explain the challenge and complexity of successful management of peri-implantitis. 3) Identify the essential elements of risk assessment for prevention of peri-implantitis. Record on November 20th -
Torki, BDS, MSc In the past decade, efforts have been made to find the best treatment for immediate implant placement and with extraction sockets. Many protocols have been proposed such as ridge preservation, custom healing abutments and immediate loading. These protocols involve multiple steps and a waste of material. In this presentation, we will talk about methods to overcome these problems and minimize treatment time with digital solutions based on biology. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Describe the role of biological principles in abutment selection. 2) Explain the implant-abutment junction and its role in marginal bone stability. 3) Evaluate different methods for immediate temporization. Recorded – May 2, 2024 -
Dr. Paul Homoly, CSP Successful high-dollar case acceptance requires fresh thinking. Relying on worn-out case presentation techniques inconsistently provides the outcomes you hope for. Mastering High-Dollar Case Acceptance reveals the nuances among complex care patients that, when discovered and discussed, give patients the experience of being understood. For most patients, complex dentistry represents a significant lifestyle passage that dentists and teams must be aware of and acknowledge. For patients, complex dentistry is personal; they want it to be personal to us too. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify the behavioral distinctions between modest versus complex care patients. 2) Recognizing patients’ readiness for complex care. 3) Presenting complex care without overwhelming patients or losing them to sticker shock. Recorded – Apirl 17, 2024 -
Sam Shamardi, DMD This course will provide an overview of several essential factors that a dental professional needs to succeed as an individual and practice owner from graduation day to retirement. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify best options for student loan repayment. 2) Explain why saving from day one is essential. 3) Describe important lifestyle and work habits that need to be considered for long term success. Recorded – March 26, 2024 -
Courtney Donkoh, DDS This presentation will familiarize the audience with several types of facial growth patterns, as described in the literature by Dr. Arne Bjork. The audience will learn how to assess mandibular rotation and understand how to differentiate the various types of mandibular rotation, as described in the literature by Dr. Peter Buschang. Along the way, we will discuss interventions that influence mandibular rotation. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Describe the three types of forward mandibular rotation and two types of backward mandibular rotation. 2) Explain the difference between matrix rotation and true rotation of the mandible and describe how to assess both. 3) Identify six interventions that influence mandibular rotation. Recorded – March 19, 2024 -
Irene Marron-Tarrazzi, DMD, MS The successful fabrication and delivery of fixed implant supported prosthesis is dependent upon a systematic interplay between the surgical and prosthetic treatment planning objectives. A paradigm shift has taken place as the Graftless surgical approach has gained credibility. Reduced treatment time, a single stage surgical reconstructions and immediate loading has resulted in a higher degree of case acceptance. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Identify the appropriate number of implants for full arch reconstructions. 2) Discuss the proper distribution of implants for full arch reconstructions. 3) Explain the use of Axial, tilted and zygoma implants for full arch maxillary reconstructions. Recorded - February 10, 2024 -
Irene Marron-Tarrazzi, DMD, MS This webinar will discuss contemporary approaches for minimally invasive and predictable treatment of soft tissue deformities using microsurgical techniques in periodontal and implant surgery. Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1) Explore different surgical techniques where periodontal microsurgical principles can be applied. 2) Describe what the adequate amount of soft tissue management and gingival volume required for peri-implant esthetics. 3) Explain the key factors for a successful outcome. Recorded - January 20, 2024
