Description
Optimal Implant Prosthesis Course
Date: 21-22 Jun, 9am-6pm
Venue: Osstem Singapore Training Centre (29 Media Circle #03-02 Alice@Mediapolis Singapore 138565)
T&C: No return/refund is allowed after online payment if made. Each registration is unique to 1 pax. Clients are not to purchase more than 1 seat on behalf of others.
Course Director Profile
Dr. Sewoung KIM
• Graduated from Kyung Hee University’s College of Dentistry
• Interned at the Department of Prosthodontics of Gacheon University Gil Medical Center
• Dentist accredited by the Korean Association of Orthodontists
• Served as general affairs director of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Implant - Incheon Branch
• Diplomate of Prosthodontics, Korean Government Certified
• Director of OSSTEM OIC Society for Research
• Director of Dentalbean online education study group
• Director of The 22nd century Seoul dental hospital
• Director of Choyoungseok and Kimsewoung dental
Abstract
The ultimate clinical objective for dental professionals is to fabricate optimal prosthetic restorations that achieve long-term stability in the oral cavity with minimal complications. Primarily, during the surgical phase, implants must be placed in the most favorable position possible, with additional surgical procedures such as bone grafting or soft tissue grafting executed successfully. In the prosthetic phase, the fundamental requirement is to fabricate prostheses with excellent fit and precision.
A key question arises: “What aspects should be evaluated at each prosthetic stage, and what are the potential causes of complications during the prosthetic process?” Addressing these inquiries is essential for achieving optimal implant supported prostheses. The initial step in the prosthetic phase involves assessing potential errors during impression-taking or scanning. It is crucial to distinguish whether misalignment of the final abutment with the implant is due to an impression-taking error or interference between the abutment’s gingival cuff area and the alveolar bone. Additionally, understanding preventive strategies to avoid such complications before proceeding with the prosthetic phase is equally important.
Secondly, evaluating and adjusting occlusion is meaningless if the final prosthesis is not properly seated. If the final abutment is accurately secured to the implant, but the prosthesis does not fit into place, the likely cause is excessive interproximal contact pressure. This leads to further critical questions: “What should dental professionals focus on to achieve optimal interproximal contact pressure, and how can excessive contact pressure be easily adjusted?”
Even when all the above-mentioned factors are appropriately addressed, clinicians may still wonder: “Why did I need to perform extensive occlusal adjustments?” The answer lies in the selection of an appropriate bite registration method under different clinical conditions. It is crucial to evaluate the preferred bite registration techniques when using an analog workflow to create a master model versus when utilizing a digital workflow through scanning.
Although some of these tasks may be cumbersome for clinicians, they are essential steps in achieving high-quality prosthetic restorations. Lastly, with the growing adoption of digital dentistry in clinical practice, practitioners must critically assess their understanding of the digital workflow, their ability to identify and address complications arising during the process, and their proficiency in resolving such issues.
This discussion will focus on "Clinical Efforts for Achieving Optimal Implant-Supported Prostheses", addressing key considerations at each stage of prosthetic fabrication. We look forward to active participation and hope this session proves insightful and beneficial.
Abstract
1. Conventional Workflow (Analog) vs. Digital Workflow
2. Differentiating Impression-Taking Errors from Alveolar Bone Interference
3. Strategies to Avoid Alveolar Bone Interference
4. Excessive Interproximal Contact Pressure – How Can It Be Easily Adjusted?
5. Clinical Efforts to Achieve Optimal Interproximal Contact Pressure
6. Challenges in Achieving Proper Fit for Implant-Supported Bridges or Multi-Unit Restorations
7. Physical Bite Registration vs. Optical Bite Registration
8. Clinical Strategies for Accurate Bite Registration Under Various Conditions
9. Comprehensive Understanding of the Digital Workflow
10. The Importance of the Merging Process in Digital Workflow for Achieving Precise Prosthetic Fit
