- Treatment options for the edentulous patient
- Anatomical factors to consider when treatment planning a full-arch restoration
- The advantages of implant-supported full-arch restorations
- Treatment protocol for combination denture and implant cases
- Intraoral and radiographic examination of the edentulous patient
- Extraction with immediate implant placement for patients with terminal dentition
- Basic surgical and bone grafting techniques for full-arch implant cases
- Immediate provisionalization with a fixed temporary denture
- Restorative workflow for the monolithic zirconia full-arch implant prosthesis
Removable and Fixed Solutions for the Edentulous Patient
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Course Objectives
1 CE Credit
Modern dentistry affords the clinician a range of options for successful treatment of the fully edentulous patient. In this multimedia presentation, Dr. Paresh Patel demonstrates how, by carefully considering the oral health and devise a treatment plan that effectively restores form and function.
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Summary
Practitioners have several options for treating the edentulous arch, providing a great deal of flexibility in addressing the unique needs of each case. By comprehensively assessing the patient’s chief complaint, bone volume and anatomical landmarks, as well as the fit, stability and comfort of any existing oral appliances, clinicians can confidently determine whether a traditional complete denture or an implant-supported prosthesis is indicated.
Recognition & Approval
Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. 3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789
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