• Module 1 – Single Unit Implant Restorations (two dates of this module are available)
• Module 2 – Multi Unit Implant Restorations; and optional single/multi-unit guided surgery component
• Module 3 – Full Arch Implant Restorations; and optional full arch guided surgery component.

Module 3 covers full arch fixed AND removable implant supported prostheses. This includes:

• Significance of centric relation;
• Determining vertical dimension, occlusal plane, and smile arc for function and aesthetics;
• Difference between and significance of implant protected, bilateral balanced, and lingualized occlusion for full arch prostheses;
• Use of alveolectomy for surgical and prosthetic movement of transition lines for improved aesthetics and lip support;
• Fixed implant-supported prosthesis designs (prosthetic vs. natural gingivae);
• Differences between implant-retained and implant-supported removable prostheses;
• Differences in movement between Locator/ball vs. telescopic abutments resulting in different prosthesis designs;
• Designing open palate removable maxillary full arch prostheses without creating air leakage when speaking;
• Relining removable prostheses with Locator/ball attachments vs. bar/clips;
• Materials available for full arch prostheses and how they differ from single and multi-unit prostheses;
• Understanding novel approaches to mandibular full arch restorations (NovumTM, TrefoilTM);
• Design principles and attachment positioning on bars for implant-supported prostheses to improve stability;
• Overcoming anatomical limitations (sinus or IAN involvement) using tilted implants and angled abutments;
• Digital workflows for the entire process, including use of photo-grammetry (Pic system, iCam/iMetric) and scan gauges (Nexus iOS).

Hands-on exercises (not all are listed):

1. Correcting angulation using angled body screw-retained abutments;
2. Conversion of upper full denture to screw-retained implant supported fixed provisional;
3. Conversion of lower full denture Locator retained removable provisional;
4. Direct modification of fixed provisional post-soft tissue healing;
5. Relining of Locator retained removable provisional;
6. Occlusion adjustment of full arch prostheses;
7. Dealing with prosthetic screw fractures in straight and angled body screw-retained abutments.

Covers full arch implant surgical guide design. This includes:

• Single vs. dual scan technique for CBCT acquisition and guide fabrication;
• Constructing radiographic stents on existing implants to use as guide supports;
• Advanced skills using CoDiagnostiX implant planning software;
• Critical concepts regarding tissue-supported guides;
• Using the proposed restoration to drive surgical procedures, including alveolectomies;
• Correct use and positioning of fixation pins for guide stabilization;
• Using sequential guides for full clearance and full arch restorations;
• Designing stackable guides for full arch restorations:
• Base layer as a guide for alveolectomy level;
• Interchangeable stacked guided layers;
• Incorporation of magnets to stabilize stacked guided layers;
• Methods to position guide base layer in partially dentate and completely edentulous cases.

CoDiagnostiX software is provided for practical exercises during the course.

• Each module $3600 incl. GST (+ $475 incl. GST for guided surgery add-on)
• Includes lunch and refreshments.
• 10% early bird discount for each module if paid at least 30 days in advance of each module’s course date.
• 25% discount if attending all 3 modules and paid before 15th February 2024.
• This course is compliant with current DBA guidelines on CPD.