The 4-Step Pre-Surgical Implant Protocol:
Clarity vs. Surprises

COURSE OVERVIEW
Implant dentistry is commonly defined as a prosthetic discipline with a surgical component; however, predictable outcomes depend on whether or not this principle is fully integrated during pre-surgical planning. Misalignment among prosthetic intent, surgical execution and patient expectations remains a frequent source of treatment complications.

This course will present a structured 4-Step Pre-Surgical Implant Planning Protocol designed for implementation prior to surgical intervention. Participants will examine how comprehensive pretreatment planning can reduce variability, limit unexpected outcomes and support consistent clinical results across multiple implant treatment modalities.

Audience: Dentists, Specialists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None

Format

Self-Instruction, Pre-recorded Lecture

Subject

690 Implants

Speaker

Jeff Carlson, CDT

Release Date

06/09/26

Expiry/Re-evaluation

06/09/29

Credit

2 CEU

Course Fee

Free

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Describe a proven 4-step pre surgical implant planning protocol and explain how each step contributes to a cohesive and predictable treatment workflow
■ Identify key communication checkpoints between the dentist, patient, surgeon and laboratory that help reduce misalignment and unexpected outcomes
■ Evaluate critical clinical and technical considerations that influence implant treatment planning decisions, with emphasis on achieving predictable outcomes while aligning with patient goals

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.