COURSE OVERVIEW:

Implant dentistry is continuously evolving into a more predictable form of therapy. New and innovative techniques now allow for better esthetics and greater patient comfort. At the same time, these numerous new techniques and therapies that are available continue to raise questions and concerns regarding the pros and cons of each.

This two-day program will answer the FAQs regarding many controversial issues as they relate to early loading, predictability, membrane placement, membrane type, grafting, primary closure, immediate placement, immediate temporization, to mention a few. The program will address and interweave the innovations in implant dentistry and how they can enhance your clinical outcomes for greater patient satisfaction.

Course Outline/Objectives:
Following this program, participants should be able to:
1) Understand the new implant designs and surfaces
2) Understand immediate loading vs. early loading
3) Understand the occlusal considerations of implants
4) Understand periimplantitis concerns around implants

The course will present the most up-to-date information available as it relates to the following topics/questions:

• How to do interdisciplinary treatments for ultimate esthetics
• When to extract or save a tooth in the esthetic zone
• Can we immediately load implants?
• Can we load implants earlier?
• How to do sinus lifts
• What is the best graft material for ridge augmentation and sinus lift?
• Update on the advantages and limitations of distraction oseogenisis
• Pros and cons of new surface textures on implants
• Advantage and disadvantage of tapered vs. straight implants
• Controversy over internal vs. hexed implants
• Should osseointegrated implants be splinted to natural teeth?
• How to attain ideal esthetic single tooth restorations
• What styles of occlusion should be used with implant supported bridges?
• Should you use porcelain, acrylic, or metal occlusal surfaces?
• What type of temporization is best before and after implant placement?
• What are the periodontal considerations around implants?
• How do implants affect treatment planning for the advanced perio-prosthetic case
• Treating the serial extraction case
• When do we extract a tooth and place an implant?
• Do we need attached gingival for long-term implant survival?
• Immediate vs. delayed socket placement
• Absorbable vs. non-absorbable membranes
• Can we treat ailing implants successfully?
• Is cementable or screw retained bridgework better?
• Is age or osteoporosis a risk factor for implants?
• Is smoking a risk factor for implants?
• Can we use transitional implants for fixed provisionals?

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow
Dr. Marion Brown
Dr. Stephen Chu
Dr. Paul Fletcher
Dr. Mark Hochman
Dr. Guido Sarnachiato
Dr. Richard Smith
Dr. Jonathan Zamzok