Keys to Aesthetic and Prosthetic Success with Dental Implants

COURSE OVERVIEW

The success of dental implants is influenced by many surgical and restorative factors. This lecture will review some of the most common prosthetic complications faced with dental implants. With a greater understanding of these factors, both the surgical and restorative teams can improve the treatment they provide. Additionally, restorative techniques will be discussed to expand the treatment provided to patients. 

Audience: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Technicians

Recommended Pre-requisite: n/a

Format

Self-Instruction, Pre-recorded Lecture

Subject

690 Implants

Speaker

Brian J. Goodacre, DDS

Release Date

04/28/26

Expiry/Re-evaluation

04/28/29

Credit

1 CEU

Course Fee

Free

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, attendees should be able to:
■ Identify the most common prosthetic complications associated with dental implants
■ Explain restorative concepts that support long term peri implant tissue health
■ Describe how surgical and restorative approaches integrate to support predictable implant outcomes

Brian J. Goodacre, DDS


Dr. Brian J. Goodacre earned his DDS from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2013 and completed a four‑and‑a‑half‑year combined Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry residency, receiving his MSD in 2017. A board‑certified prosthodontist, he serves as director of clinical technologies for Nobel Biocare North America and as an adjunct professor at Loma Linda University, teaching dental and graduate students. Dr. Goodacre lectures nationally and internationally on digital dentistry, prosthodontics, and implant dentistry. He also maintains a private practice in Upland, California, where he works alongside his father and former classmate.
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.

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SPEAKER DISCLOSURE:
This speaker was compensated by Nobel Biocare for the production and delivery of the course content. The speaker does 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.