Description:

Dentures are fun to do and a dying art. They're also the roadmap to success to help edentulous and partially edentulous patients achieve a better life.This course will address all removable case scenarios. The discussions will start with achieving ideal dentures (Turbyfill deluxe dentures) and how these become an invaluable template for implant rehabilitations, as dentures represent an ideal canvas for full-mouth rehabilitation. Implant-supported partials, snap-on dentures, implant bar overdentures and mini-implant overdentures all will be discussed. Sometimes a patient’s budget or insurance limitations can deter the dentist from discussing optimal care, but with a dynamic treatment planning approach, patients can save bone, experience stability and support and, if desired, move on to fixed solutions in the future. The concept of "upgradeable dentistry" will be explained in this context. This comprehensive course will discuss treatment planning, surgery and dialogues for success as well as all prosthetic steps to achieve desired and predictable outcomes. This course is highly photographic and case-centered. It's a great overview for the entire team, but emphasis will be placed on the dentist, dental student and laboratory technician.

Partial Sponsor: BioHorizons, GoldenDent

Learning objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• allow patients to remain engaged in their dental care throughout their lifetimes. 
• learn about advanced planning for dentures, mini-implants and bar overdentures, locator dentures and partials.   
• determine prosthetic solutions based on patient budgets and expectations.
• perform sequencing care for optimal outcomes. 
• implement CBCT planning for implant success. 
• learn about tissue-borne and bone-braced surgical guides.
• plan how to financially make a case work.
• compromise without compromising on a case.
• learn dentistry in this economic climate.
• complete successful treatment planning.