Clinical Decision Making for the Restoration and the Replacement of
Compromised Dentition

COURSE OVERVIEW

Clinicians frequently encounter the challenge of guiding patients between saving a compromised tooth, opting for a dental implant or considering other prosthetic solutions. This course offers a structured, evidence-based approach to assessing key clinical parameters when determining tooth restorability and implant selection. Through real-life case scenarios, participants will gain practical insights into making informed, patient-centered decisions for optimal long-term outcomes.

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None

Format

Lecture,
Live Webinar

Subject

690 Implants

Speaker

Ibrahim Duqum, DDS, MS, FICD

Release Date

05/29/25

Expiry/Re-evaluation

05/29/28

Credit

1 CEU

Course Fee

FREE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Apply diagnostic criteria to evaluate compromised dentition and develop comprehensive treatment plans 
■ Develop a structured clinical framework to assess periodontal integrity, structural viability and functional demands
■ Enhance case acceptance by effectively communicating treatment options with personalized, predictable approaches tailored to each patient’s needs

Ibrahim Duqum, DDS, MS, FICD


Dr. Ibrahim Duqum is a Professor of Prosthodontics and and The Chair of the Department of Restorative Sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry. He completed his DDS degree at the University of Jordan and earned an M.S. in Prosthodontics from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2008. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the ADEA Leadership Institute. A published author, Dr. Duqum lectures nationally and internationally about all aspects of prosthodontics, aesthetics and dental implant therapy.

CE CREDIT:
Participants must view the pre-recorded lecture in its entirety and complete both the survey and quiz. Once all components are finished, the CE Certificate will be unlocked and available for download.

QUESTIONS:
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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:

This speaker was compensated by National Dentex for the production or delivery of course content. Speakers do not receive compensation for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional disclosures regarding potential commercial bias will be provided by the speaker at the beginning of the presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased or of lesser quality.