Implants 101:
A Technician’s Approach for Success

COURSE OVERVIEW
This two part series provides an in depth overview of key developments in implant dentistry throughout the past 30 years from a dental technician’s perspective. Participants will learn a structured, four step method for pre surgical treatment planning aimed at achieving predictable restorative outcomes.

The course will also examine the advantages and limitations of common implant restorative options and will review the essential steps, design considerations and collaborative planning required to complete a definitive implant prosthesis required to successfully complete a definitive implant prosthesis.

Audience: Dentists, Specialists, Dental Assistants, Hygienists, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None 

Format

Self-Instruction, Pre-recorded Lecture

Subject

690 Implants

Speaker

Jeff Carlson, CDT

Release Date

11/08/23

Expiry/Re-evaluation 

11/08/27

Credit

4 CEU

Course Fee

Free

PART ONE: 
Pre-Surgical Treatment Planning and Considerations

PART TWO: 
Restorative Considerations

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Verbally and visually identify foundational implant biomechanics and recognize commonly used prosthetic components involved in implant restorations
■ Describe treatment phases and protocols associated with routine implant restorations and apply them within the restorative planning process
■ Explain when an analog impression technique is indicated in the aesthetic zone based on tissue conditions, restorative requirements and accuracy needs
■ Select an appropriate definitive prosthesis by evaluating clinical, anatomical and patient specific factors affecting restorative success

Jeff Carlson, CDT

Senior Implant Specialist

Mr. Carlson has more than 40 years of experience in dentistry, including nearly 30 years focused on dental implants. His career has focused on education, clinical protocol development and product innovation for full arch reconstruction on both national and international levels. As Senior Implant Specialist for NDX® nSequence, Mr. Carlson provides technical chairside support and lectures nationally on immediately loading full arch restorations, NDX® nSequence Guided Prosthetics® and advancements in full arch implant technology.

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 employed by National Dentex for the production and delivery of the 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.