Mastering Implant Restorations 
Part One - 
Where Aesthetics Meets Function: Anterior Implant Restorations

COURSE OVERVIEW

This two-part lecture provides a comprehensive review of anterior and posterior implant restorations. Participants will explore key principles in diagnosis and case selection, treatment planning, digital implant planning, restoration design principles, and material selection based on biological and aesthetic considerations. Through case-based discussions, attendees will review predictable digital and conventional workflows, as well as common restorative complications. They will learn strategies to improve both aesthetic outcomes in the anterior zone and functional success in the posterior region.

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: None

Format

Self-Instruction, Pre-recorded Lecture

Subject

690 Implants

Speaker

Vivia Sequeira BDS, MS & Tramain Watkins, CDT

Release Date

06/30/26

Expiry/Re-evaluation

06/30/29

Credit

1 CEU

Course Fee

Free

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Perform interdisciplinary implant restoration assessments
■ Develop predictable treatment planning strategies for single and multiple implant cases
■ Integrate digital implant planning tools to support a prosthetically driven approach
■ Apply principles of soft tissue management in the fabrication of custom provisional implant restorations
■ Select appropriate restorative materials and components based on specific clinical indications

Vivia Sequeira, BDS, MS

Clinical Asst. Prof. in the Div. of Prosthodontics, Dept. of Restorative Sciences
UNC Adams School of Dentistry

Dr. Vivia Sequeira began her academic career at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she taught prosthodontic courses in the predoctoral dental program. Her teaching and clinical work focus on prosthodontic education and patient care, with an emphasis on integrating digital technologies into practice. She mentors predoctoral and graduate students, directs the removable prosthodontics course and provides specialized prosthodontic care at the UNC Dental Faculty Practice. A former ACP John J. Sharry Research Competition finalist, her research interests include removable and implant prosthodontics, with a particular focus on digital workflows and emerging technologies.

Tramain Watkins, CDT

Director, Strategic Education
National Dentex Labs


Tramain Watkins, BA, CDT, has been working in the dental laboratory industry for more than 35 years. He has extensive experience fabricating analog and digital prosthetics, with expertise in implant-supported and retained restorations. A respected lecturer on both laboratory and clinical aspects of restorative dentistry, Tramain trains technicians and provides clinical support in case planning, troubleshooting and implant placement.

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:
One speaker was compensated and one 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 course presentation. This disclosure does not imply that the information presented is biased.