Implant overdenture therapy is becoming a commonly accepted method of providing tooth replacement therapy for the edentulous mandible. This simulation hand-on course will provide an in-depth practical course that will discuss treatment planning, indications and contraindications to implant therapy, surgical implant placement, loading protocols followed by clinical and laboratory steps needed to reline and/or the intraoral refitting of existing dentures with overdenture attachments. The emphasis of this course will be on free-standing overdenture attachments (Locator, Zest Attachments) although there will be a discussion and demonstration on the use of implant supported bar-overdentures including implant retained and implant supported overdentures in the maxilla as well as use of Implants for retention of Removable Partial Dentures. The indications, complications and maintenance issues with each approach will be discussed.
Course fee: $49.00
Objectives for the Course: At the conclusion of this course, the participants will:
Understand the anatomic issues that must be addressed in treatment planning of mandibular implant overdenture therapy,
Understand the impact of implant placement on the selection, duration of healing, restoration and durability of implant overdenture attachment systems,
Understand the clinical steps involved in implant overdenture reline procedures
Understand the clinical steps involved in retrofitting existing complete dentures to anterior mandibular implants.
Understand the differences in use of Implant Overdenture in the Maxilla.
Understand the application of implant attachments for retention of Removable Partial Dentures.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
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