HYBRID COURSE Treatment Considerations for the Edentulous Patient: Dentures, Overdentures, and Fixed Complete Dentures

This course will focus on the current and future applications of digital dentures, overdentures, and fixed complete dentures. With each of these treatment options, there are specific diagnostic and treatment planning considerations that will be discussed. Additionally, the benefits and limitations will be reviewed. The widespread use of technology across dentistry has changed how we practice. This course will review the current trends in using digital technology across dentures, overdentures, and fixed complete dentures. Some of these digital technologies include intraoral scanners, 3D printing, and photogrammetry.

Objectives:

1. Review clinical workflows for digital dentures
2. Discuss how to utilize intraoral scanners to streamline your digital denture workflow
3. Learn clinical steps for success with overdentures
4. Learn to treatment plan the fixed complete denture patient
5. Discuss how to do immediate denture conversions
6. Review the clinical steps involved with fabricating the final restoration