Single Implant Restoration - from planning to long-term prosthesis - with Dr Abdullah Barazanchi

Single Implant Restoration – from planning to long-term prosthesis.

Implant dentistry has drastically improved options for patient and clinicians when it comes to restoring an edentulous space.  However, despite great strides in the technology, successful outcome of the treatment still heavily relies on the decision making and planning between the restorative and surgical teams. 

The first part of the lecture highlights the decision making process for implants as a treatment option and communication with the patient.  We will also discuss the various lab and clinical components required for fabrication of an implant as well as various restorative options such material options, CAD/CAM vs conventional, when stock or a custom abutment are appropriate, the when and how of cement and screw retained crown.  A demonstration on how to fabricate a provisional implant crown chairside, how to improve soft tissue profile as well as learning what to look for when testing aesthetic and occlusal requirements and how to communicate them with the dental technician for fabrication of final restoration.

Learning objectives:

• Having a basic understanding on how to assess case difficulty and what to communicate with the surgeon.
• How to take an evidence-based approach when communicating options with your patients.
• Understanding the concept of prosthetically driven treatment planning.
• Provisional restoration of implants – why and how.
• Being aware of the various restorative options and pros and cons of each. This includes material choice and cement vs screw retained crowns.
• Understanding the various implant componentry and how to use them, including what is required when restoring an implant.
• What to communicate with your technician to achieve excellent outcome for you and the patient.

About our speaker: 

Dr Abdullah Barazanchi graduated with BDS from the University of Otago in 2006.  He then worked as a general dentist in private practice before returning to Otago to obtain his Doctoral degree in Prosthodontics.  He has membership in specialist dental practice with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the field of Prosthodontics as well as the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists. 

He currently works as a lecturer in the Univeristy of Otago in the discipline of Prosthodontics while also working in private specialist practice where his main focus is on rehabilitation of patients using implant dentistry.

 Dr Abdullah has lectured nationally and internationally as well as published several academic papers on topics including CAD/CAM technology and dental materials.

 When:  Friday 13 August @ Remuera Golf Club - 9.30am - 4.30pm

We would like to thank Henry Schein for their sponsorship of this event.