How to improve esthetics and stability of implant-supported fixed and removable dentures.

Patient wants an esthetic improvement of her smile. The periodontitis has created black interdental holes and long teeth.

In this module, Prof. Bjarni Pjetursson will provide you an insight into the technical complications that you will encounter at implant-supported reconstructions. He will lecture about complications such as fractures of the veneering ceramic or framework, abutment and screw loosenings and fractures, and implant fractures.

Peri-implantitis is a highly relevant topic for every dentist and surgeon placing or restoring implants. In this module, the controversy about the actual prevalence of peri-implant infections, the correct diagnosis and the right treatment approach are discussed in detail, based on the available scientific evidence.

For the prosthetic restoration of single tooth implants, a variety of treatment options exists: Metal or ceramic abutments, screw-retained or cemented crowns, all-ceramic or metal-ceramic crowns etc. This module will guide you through these treatment options and help you to take evidence-based decisions.

When restoring implants with fixed crown and bridgework, the clinician faces a variety of implant abutments to choose from: Abutments made of different materials (metal or ceramics) and fabricated with different techniques (cast or CAD/CAM abutments). In this module, these treatment options are discussed in detail, including their esthetic, mechanical and biological impact and long-term performance.

Healthy peri-implant soft tissues hold an important role in long-term implant success and in the prevention of peri-implantitis. In this module, the handling of the soft tissues after implant placement is being discussed. Dr. Otto Zuhr explains uncoverage techniques for submucosally healed implants (abutment connection), both for esthetic and non-esthetic sites. Clinical procedures to improve soft tissue conditions at transmucosal implants are also being explained.

In this module, Dr. Thomas G. Wilson, Jr., presents a variety of post-operative complications, discusses their prevention as well as treatment. Dr. Wilson’s lessons covers the spectrum from the initial consultation through long-term follow up.

In this module, Prof. Pascal Valentini will give you a detailed insight into the topic of sinus floor elevation. He discusses important aspects of sinus floor elevation including: anatomical and physiological considerations as preparation for surgery, patient selection, diagnostics (CBCT), surgical technique, grafting material and complication management. These aspects are nicely illustrated by a lot of clinical cases and surgical videos.

A comprehensive case: new frontal bridge in the upper jaw and crowns on upper teeth treating erosions. Implant placement in lower posterior area to gain more chewing units. A case treated by Dr Ásgeir Ásgeirsson, Reykjavík, Iceland.

Thin gingival tissue over implants. Free gingival graft simultaneous with abutment connection surgery.

Hopeless lateral incisor in a young patient with a high smile line.