Full Arch Implant Placement: The Healed Ridge

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Paresh B. Patel, DDS
Full Arch Implant Placement: The Healed Ridge

Course Objectives

1.5 CE Credits

For dentists who have been placing and restoring single implants, short span bridges, and overdentures, the next step in their professional development is the full arch fixed implant prosthesis. Dr Patel presents a clear pathway to develop the surgical and restorative skills needed for successful implementation of this treatment.

The course covers diagnosis and treatment planning utilizing CBCT, surgery and conversion of the existing denture to create an immediate fixed provisional.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the steps required to incorporate the full-arch fixed implant prosthesis into your practice.
  • Identify and optimize the use of diagnostic records, including impressions, CBCT, and photographs.
  • Learn and apply denture conversion and cylinder pickup technique.

Recognition & Approval

Pace 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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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.


References

  1. Edmond Bedrossian DDS, FACD, FACOMS: Implant Treatment Planning for The Edentulous Patient: Graftless Approach to Immediate Loading: Zones of Available Bone in the Maxilla 2010 April 10th; 145-51
  2. Jivraj S, Zarrinkelk H. Graftless solutions in implant dentistry: Part 1. Implants.2012;8-19.
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