PROS-331 : Preclinical Implant Lecture

This course along with the laboratory component will prepare students for clinical practice in Implant prosthodontics. The lecture course will present the theories associated with major concepts and principles expected for the development of competency in implant prosthodontics. The primary goals and objectives of this Implant Prosthodontics course involve clinical education and to inform laboratory training of the dental students. Lectures will cover the design of comprehensive treatment plans to include proper treatment sequencing of all steps in removable, fixed and implant supported denture procedures. The impact of occlusion, as it relates to implant prostheses and implant supported complete denture prosthodontic treatment will be discussed. Other topics to be covered include recognition and selection of appropriate materials to provide clinically acceptable impressions with respect to periodontal health, function, and esthetics for implant prostheses; restorative parts in clinical, surgical, and laboratory procedures to maximize esthetics and patient function; completion of laboratory authorization forms to ensure maximum esthetics and function in implant prosthodontic care.