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Lee Culp, CDT As dentistry evolves into the digital world, the successful incorporation of computerization and new technology will continue to provide more efficient methods of communication and fabrication while at the same time retaining the individual creativity and artistry of the skilled dentist and dental technician, while the utilization of new technology will continue to enhance the close cooperation and working relationship of the dentist/technician team. This presentation will offer participants a unique insight into digital design by creating a Virtual Patient by combining 3D Face Scanning, IOS and CT scans. Then using a combination of Diagnostic, Restorative, Orthodontic, Denture and Implant planning software for pre surgical planning to design, printed diagnostic wax-up and milled provisional PMMA restorations, and their digital replicas to guide us in the creation of cad-cam restorations, for both tooth and implant supported prosthetics. Recorded - February 5, 2022 -
Frauke Müller, DMD When tooth loss occurs later in life, ageing and multimorbidity impact dental treatment decisions. There is sufficient evidence to state that the mandibular implant overdenture is a well-established treatment modality, certainly in non-dependent edentulous individuals, but little is known on the very old and geriatric edentulous patients with comorbidities. They often present unfavourable anatomical conditions and effects of the multiple medications for their chronic conditions. The present webinar therefore describes the use of minimal-invasive and simple treatment concepts for elderly, edentulous patients and discusses the risks of implant placement that are related to their medical conditions. It further highlights possible complications which may arise with the onset of dependency and/or frailty and advises further simplification of the implant-restorations when needed. Recall and maintenance in this group of patients is crucial to assure the patients’ benefit from the intervention until late in life. Recorded - February 2, 2022 -
Joseph Fiorellini, DMD, DMSc The clinician has multiple decisions when treatment planning for a compromised dentition. The evaluation of teeth for retention or extraction can involve factors including bone volume, extent of periodontal bone loss and restorability. The balance of these factors will enhance the predictably of the implants in the compromised dentition. Recorded - January 22, 2022 -
Len Tolstunov, DDS, DMD This presentation will discuss implant success and failure from the holistic approach and biologic balance that always exists between local and systemic factors. Loss of this balance and deterioration of key local factors and systemic condition will inevitably lead to a peri-implant bone loss and peri-implantitis. Surgical and some prosthetic considerations in implant failures will be discussed and clinical indices of implant success will be reviewed. Case presentations will help to review apical and marginal peri-implantitis. Inflammatory nature of peri-implantitis will be compared with non-inflammatory condition that can be classified as “peri-implantosis”. Treatment of peri-implantitis will be presented. Implant success will be defined as a dynamic process related to host’s health, as well as local factors, including bone and soft tissue quality around implant, implant design, and maintenance protocols. Finally, biologic principles of implant success at the time of implant placement and with age will be suggested. Recorded - January 19, 2022 -
Robert Lemke, DDS, MD In implant dentistry, details count…they can add up to success, or to failure. Experienced surgeons rely on a system to ensure that all details are addressed in a methodical manner, so that none are overlooked. This course will help you to create a system that includes site analysis, preoperative medications, nuances in surgical procedures, and more for predictable success in implant surgery. Recorded - December 11, 2021 -
Despoina Bompolaki, DDS, MS Dental implants have become a widely accepted, sought-after treatment option for replacing missing teeth. Favorable treatment outcomes depend on proper planning and execution, from both a restorative and a surgical perspective. This lecture will go well beyond the basics of restoring dental implants: achieving predictable esthetic outcomes when restoring anterior implants; capturing accurate impressions in multiple implant cases; identifying proper componentry for existing implants; recognizing and addressing common prosthetic complications; and most of all, supporting clinical decisions with scientific evidence. Recorded - November 20, 2021 -
Edward Shih-Chang Tseng, DDS, MS This lecture will introduce the biologic classification of soft tissue graft briefly and then highlight the clinical applications of connective tissue graft to enhance esthetics, increase keratinized tissue and prevent /correct the mucosal recession around the dental implant. The principles, procedures and technique notes of applying the connective tissue graft in implant dentistry will be addressed via not only clinical slides but also surgical clips and animations. Recorded - November 18, 2021 -
Emilio Arguello, DDS, MS This lecture will focus on the different models for successful management and integration of work-flows between a private practice versus a multi practice models. As well as the understanding of the common goals to maximize earning potential that can be achieved in both models from the practitioner’s point of view. Recorded - November 3, 2021 -
Andrea Ravidà, DDS During the last decade, short implants (≤6mm) have been shown to be a reliable and effective solution for patients with posterior bone atrophy. This presentation will explore in detail the scientific literature on short implants, providing evidence-based guidelines for clinicians concerning their use. Furthermore, the benefits and disadvantages of short implants in comparison to bone regenerative therapies in conjunction with standard length implant placement will be discussed. Recorded - October 20, 2021 -
Shih-Cheng Wen, DDS, MS Dental implant surgery has become a modern science and adjusting the occlusion of the implant restoration is one of the important factors to avoid the complications of dental implants. This presentation will share some literature on the subject of dental implant occlusion. Recorded - October 14, 2021 -
Ghadeer Thalji, DDS, PhD Success of dental implants requires the clinicians to understand the many factors that must come together to achieve long term outcomes. The lecture will explore the current scientific evidence on decisions related to the number of dental implants in various clinical scenarios of the partially and fully edentulous patients. Recorded - September 21, 2021 -
Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, MS Although they have been in use for over 50 years, pterygoid dental implants are one of the least understood styles of dental implant treatment. This may be due to the fact that pterygoid implants are widely considered to be one of the most difficult fixtures to place in all of implant dentistry. In this webinar, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw details his experience utilizing pterygoid implant in hundreds of full arch immediate load cases. Recorded - September 1, 2021 -
Setareh Lavasani, DDS, MS This presentation is an interactive and comprehensive update in 2D and 3D CBCT radiographic interpretation. It focuses on the importance of developing an analytical strategy to systematically review different types of dental images. The importance of “pattern recognition” to differentiate between different jaw pathologies; inflammatory, benign, malignant and fibrou-osseous lesions with clinical cases will be discussed. An overview of possible differential diagnosis for paranasal sinuses opacifications and head and neck soft tissue calcifications are reviewed. Recorded - August 19, 2021 -
Derrick Pylant, DDS In this presentation we will discuss the indications for alveolar ridge preservation and immediate implant placement. Bio-material selection, surgical technique, and timing of implant placement will be highlighted with a clinical emphasis on practical and predictable techniques. Recorded - August 14, 2021 -
Luca Fiorillo, DDS, PhD, MSc Nowadays, dental implantology represents the gold standard in oral rehabilitation, simple or complex. The high predictability over time, and the related techniques to allow the possible rehabilitations are increasingly simple and feasible for the clinician. All this is guaranteed thanks to the presence of new biomaterials, starting from the implant surfaces and their primary or secondary geometries, to arrive at all the biomaterials related to the regeneration and maintenance of peri-implant tissues. The new challenge for the clinician concerns the possibility of keeping these tissues healthy and limiting implant complications, including peri-implantitis. Recorded - August 10, 2021 -
German Gallucci, DMD, PhD During this lecture, clinical considerations and indications for dental implants will be analyzed in the context of their direct application to esthetic implant-prosthetic rehabilitations. Risk assessment, treatment planning, surgical protocols and esthetic/prosthodontic rehabilitations will be discussed in detail according to different clinical situations. Recommended planning steps and treatment procedures will be presented through scientific evidence. Modern Implant-prosthetic restorations using different implant designs and digital technology call for a harmonious esthetic integration with the pre-existing environment. A scalloped gingival line with distinct papillae and free of any abrupt vertical differences in clinical crown length between anterior implants, is paramount. In this context, biologic considerations affecting normal peri-implant soft tissue integration will be discussed as a major esthetic parameter. Recorded - July 17, 2021 -
Gabriele Cervino, DDS, PhD In this lecture, data on analog digital planning and on the state of the art of prosthetic planning will be discussed and reviewed. Recorded - July 15, 2021 -
Tony Daher, DDS, MSEd The All-On-X prosthesis is a “popular” option for the treatment of completely edentulous arches with attractive esthetic and functional results. Attractive esthetic and functional results are the results of a well-fabricated presurgical “All-On-Non” Removable Complete Dentures. This concept uses X number of dental implants that are biomechanically positioned for maximum stability of the implant prosthesis. The All-On-X prosthesis concept continued, for many years now, to be a reliable and has a predictable high success rate. The final prosthesis can be made in various grades of laboratory materials from acrylic to metallo-ceramic to Zirconia, always with the same attention to esthetic and functional details. With the use of slides and videos, the presentation will cover many clinical tips needed for a predictable outcome using the All-On-X concept. Recorded - July 14, 2021 -
Chia-Yu (Jennifer) Chen, DMD, DMSc With the advent of digital dentistry, clinicians find themselves inundated with new materials, hardware and software in daily practice. A thorough comprehension of the technologies will help us integrate digital solutions to promote communication, as well as accelerating treatment processes and optimizing treatment outcomes. This presentation will allow dentists to become familiar with the digital workflow, with an emphasis on the implementation of additive manufacturing, namely 3D printing technology in practice. The various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA and DLP) and their pros and cons will be discussed. Clinical scenario will be presented to demonstrate their respective indications. Recorded - June 9, 2021 -
Tara Aghaloo, DDS, MD, PhD Dental implants are a known and predictable treatment option for missing teeth, where most patients today desire this therapy. Although implant survival is extremely high, these favorable outcomes depend greatly on proper case selection, minimizing medical risk factors, careful surgical and prosthetic execution, and prevention and management of complications. In clinical practice, patient demands are becoming more difficult to meet, where they often seek immediate implants with immediate function. This leaves the practicing clinician with a dilemma of meeting patient expectations, but often without scientific evidence for our treatment protocols. This presentation will update the practicing dentist on achieving the most ideal and successful implant outcomes, improving case presentations, obtaining increased case selection, and avoiding and managing complications. Recorded - June 5, 2021
