DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY: FROM TREATMENT PLANNING TO RESTORATION

with Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Effie Habsha

Recorded on April 15th, 2021

1.0 CE Credit

AGD PACE Subject Code: 690 – Implants

Digital technology has had a dramatic impact on all disciplines of dentistry, particularly in the field of Prosthodontics. The evolution of digital technologies has provided dental professionals with the possibility of following a completely digital workflow beginning from diagnostic treatment planning to prosthesis fabrication. Incorporation of digital technology in implant dentistry significantly enhances clinicians’ ability to improve implant treatment planning, surgical implant placement and restoration. This presentation will provide a practical and pragmatic overview of the digital tools and technologies used in implant dentistry. Details to guided implant surgery, dynamic guidance and implant restoration using both conventional and digital protocols will be reviewed. Some of the challenges, limitations and inefficiencies encountered utilizing new technologies will be described.

Course Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the utilization of digital technology in Implant Dentistry
2. Review the accuracy, benefits and limitations of guided and dynamic implant surgery
3. Provide an overview of the completely digital workflow