Rewarding treatment outcomes for both patient and dentist are achievable for dental implant overdenture therapy. But to accomplish consistent and predictable outcomes in a general practice, an understanding of the fundamental principles of implant biomechanics — as well as prosthetic, surgical and treatment planning considerations — is required.
Course fee: $199.00
In this course, Dr. Aldo Leopardi will discuss conventional complete denture therapy vs. implant overdenture therapy. Topics of discussion will include the following:
Patient selection criteria.
Pre-surgical treatment planning, including patient expectations, prosthetic overdenture and fixed hybrid options, biomechanics and the team concept.
An overview of full-arch fixed prostheses for the completely edentulous patient.
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