Restoring Implants: Tips, Techniques, and Lab Communication

Credit Details
This electronically delivered self-instructional program is designated for 2 hours of CE credit by Farran Media.
AGD Code: 695.

The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

Synopsis:
In this presentation Dr. MacLean will address the following questions:

• What are the choices for restoring an implant with a single crown?
• How can you plan the surgery to maximize your choices?
• Understanding prosthetic space for implant prosthetics.
• What are the issues to consider when choosing the implant restoration?
• Should you chooses cement or screw retained options?
• Should all implant crowns and abutments be customized?
• When cementing implant crowns, what are the critical design features of the abutment?
• Does zirconia work well as an implant crown abutment or crown substructure?
• How to communicate with the dental lab technician regarding your possible implant prosthetic choices?
• What should the occlusion pattern be on a single implant supported crown?

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• What are the choices for restoring an implant with a single crown?
• How can you plan the surgery to maximize your choices?
• Understanding prosthetic space for implant prosthetics.
• What are the issues to consider when choosing the implant restoration?
• Should you chooses cement or screw retained options?

Description of Speaker:
Dr. Scott MacLean is a graduate of Dalhousie Dental School Class of 1991. Dr. MacLean has a keen interest in providing all types of dentistry to his patients including implants, orthodontics, and general dentistry. He currently lectures internationally at dental conventions on the topic of dental implants, crown and bridge, and dental technology such as laser use. He also has published a monthly "Internet for Dentists" article in the Canadian Dental Association's Journal (JCDA). Dr. Scott teaches dental implants at the Dalhousie Dental School.

Disclosure:
This CE activity is supported by an educational grant from da Vinci Dental Studios and Nobel Biocare. Dr Maclean declares as having received an honorarium from Nobel Biocare.

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