Fixed Full-Arch Implant Solutions: From Surgery to Final Prosthesis

December 12, 2022
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Paresh B. Patel, DDS
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Taylor Manalili, DDS

Course Synopsis

Irvine, CA
Louisville, KY

13 CE Credits | $1,295.00

This course will provide a complete review of surgical and restorative techniques required to provide fixed full-arch implant-retained prostheses. An in-depth review of an efficient protocol will be covered, including digital treatment planning, intraoral scanning, surgical guides, multi-unit abutments, provisionalization and immediate loading. This course provides a hands-on experience which includes guided implant placement on an edentulous model, placement of multi-unit abutments, digital scanning of a multi-unit model, implant verification jig and delivery of a 3D-printed provisional prosthesis.

Learning Objectives

  • Apply a “top-down” approach to treatment, including patient evaluation, treatment planning and restorative material selection
  • Learn a multidisciplinary approach to surgical planning and execution
  • Execute digital treatment planning for full-arch restorations with the end goal in mind
  • Review surgical guide options, including bone-borne, tissue-borne and stackable approaches to guides
  • Understand when and how to immediate load
  • Select appropriate restorative protocols for various fixed material options
  • Describe recommended occlusal schemes
  • Discuss surgical and restorative complications
  • Summarize use and clinical benefits of “test driving” with provisionals
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Paresh B. Patel, DDS

Dr. Paresh Patel is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the Medical College of Georgia/AAID MaxiCourse. A clinical instructor who has placed more than 5,000 implants, Dr. Patel has published numerous articles in leading dental journals, is a diplomate of the ICOI, and has worked extensively as a lecturer and clinical consultant on dental implants and prosthetics for several companies.

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Taylor Manalili, DDS

Dr. Taylor Manalili is director of clinical prosthodontics at Glidewell. Since joining Glidewell in 2018 as the company’s first-ever Fellow, she has conducted clinical research and performed advanced restorative work, including implant placement, chairside restorations and full-mouth rehabilitations. Dr. Manalili earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as well as a certificate in the advanced specialty of prosthodontics from Stony Brook University. Throughout her residency, Dr. Manalili served as a clinical instructor for predoctoral students, and provided lectures to students, residents and local dentists.


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