Title: Avoiding and managing complications in implant dentistry
Abstract:
Avoiding dental implants complications requires a comprehensive approach that integrates surgical precision with restorative foresight. The key to minimizing complications lies in placing implants with a clear understanding of the final restorative outcome. This involves meticulous pre-surgical planning, taking into account factors such as occlusion, esthetics, and soft tissue management. Malalignment of implants can lead to significant restorative challenges, including failure to restore or failure of the restoration, compromised esthetics, and occlusal discrepancies. Addressing these issues necessitates a multifaceted strategy: correcting implant angulation through angled abutments, utilizing custom abutments, and, in some cases, performing corrective surgeries. Advanced digital technologies, such as computer-guided surgery and CAD/CAM systems, play a crucial role in achieving optimal implant positioning and enhancing restorative precision. Continuous education and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential for clinicians to effectively manage and prevent implant complications, ensuring long-term success and patient satisfaction. The session highlights preoperative assessments, patient screening, meticulous treatment planning, and advanced techniques aimed at averting surgical and prosthetic complications. The lecture is fun and interactive showing mostly clinical cases. This lecture aims to equip dental professionals with proactive strategies to prevent complications, promoting patient trust and safeguarding against legal challenges in the dynamic field of dental implantology.
Audience take away notes
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Avoiding complications with proper treatment planning and appropriate work flow.
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Learn management of surgical and restorative complications.
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CBCT. Is it standard of care? Value? need and use?
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Restoratively driven implant placement. start with the restorative end in mind.
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How to restore challenging cases.
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Predictable placement. What does that mean?
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Advantages of ASC and custom abutments
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Different Implant restorative options and requirements.
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Learn management of broken screw and retrieval of Implant fixture.
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Know what you are working with. Different systems, Different techniques.
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In-office 3D printing. Is it worth it? In-office 3D printed surgical guide
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Implant restoration and cosmetic night mares
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Combining orthodontic and implant treatment
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Intra-Operative Complications during placement how to manage.
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Implants placement in heavy bruxer and sleep apnea patients.
