The Prosthetic Connection: Abutment Design and Digital Workflows for Implant Success

Date:
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30 pm -  8:00 pm Pacific Time

Location:
The Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa
1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, Washington, 98033, USA

Tuition & CE:
Tuition: $50 / CE Credits: 2
Complimentary / No CE Credits
AGD PACE Subject Code:
690 Implants
Method: Lecture

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the clinical principles of implant abutment design and its direct impact on peri-implant tissue health, biomechanics, and long-term restorative success. Participants will explore how prosthetic decisions—such as emergence profile and tissue management—influence the stability of both single and multi-unit restorations. Additionally, the lecture examines how to integrate digital workflows into everyday practice. From digital planning and intraoral scanning to final restoration design, you will learn clinical strategies to streamline treatment, improve precision, and enhance communication between the clinical and laboratory teams for consistent, high-quality patient care.

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Analyze the critical factors of implant abutment design and emergence profile to optimize peri-implant tissue health and long-term mechanical stability.
  • Implement digital workflows, including intraoral scanning and digital planning, to increase treatment precision and efficiency in everyday implant therapy.
  • Establish standardized communication protocols between the clinical and laboratory teams to ensure predictable, high-quality prosthetic outcomes.

Featured Speaker

Dr. Angela Schmidt