Implant Restoration

Implant restoration and replacing missing teeth is the “final” step of dental implant work. With increasing patient demand for esthetic excellence and predictable long-term results, it is important to understand how to optimize patient outcomes utilizing implants while maximizing clinical and technical efficiencies.

• Understanding the limitations of open/closed tray impression techniques.
• Learn about digital impression taking.
• Discuss abutment choices: standard abutments versus custom abutments, ceramic versus titanium abutments.
• Recognize indications for cemented versus screw-retained crowns and individual crown options versus splinting.
• Discuss implant restoration torque requirements and cement options.