Tuition: $50
CE credits: 2
Participation Method: Lecture
AGD PACE Subject Code: 690 Implants

Course Description

Successful implant therapy begins long before surgery. Comprehensive diagnosis, thoughtful case selection, and restoration-driven treatment planning are essential for achieving predictable functional and esthetic outcomes. This lecture will explore a systematic approach to evaluating implant candidates, incorporating patient-specific risk factors, clinical findings, restorative requirements, and financial considerations into the decision-making process. Participants will review principles of implant and abutment selection, learn strategies for aligning surgical and restorative objectives, and examine methods to improve communication between referring clinicians and surgical specialists. Through practical case examples, attendees will gain a framework for developing efficient, patient-centered treatment plans that support long-term implant success.

• Assess clinical considerations such as bone availability, soft tissue conditions, occlusal factors, and restorative space that influence treatment planning decisions.
• Apply restoratively-driven treatment planning principles to improve predictability and long-term outcomes.
• Develop effective communication protocols between restorative clinicians, surgeons, and specialists to ensure alignment of treatment goals.