Surgical Implant Overdenture Planning for General Dentists

An implant overdenture is one of the most useful techniques in modern implant dentistry. It greatly improves patient satisfaction, especially for lower dentures.  In this course, we will explore the entire workflow, primarily using analog methods as well as digital approaches. We will complete a mandibular overdenture, covering the process from the surgical stage to delivery. We will learn how to use the patient’s existing dentures and incorporate attachments. Additionally, we will demonstrate how to process this digitally and integrate it with CBCT and intraoral scans.

Dr. Soley

• Learn how to plan an implant overdenture case
• Learn surgical steps from flap design, possible ridge reduction, osteotomy preparation, and implant insertion
• Learn how to use the patient’s existing denture as a guide
• Learn prosthetic steps in connecting attachments to implants and full dentures
• Understand the key principles in overdenture surgical and prosthetic design 
• Know when to reline the upper and lower overdentures
• Learn when to plan bar overdenture versus individual attachments
• Understand when you can delete the palatal coverage from your maxillary overdentures
• Learn how to fabricate a simple and inexpensive guide to make the implant surgery very straightforward

Bonus Topic: Implant Application in Partial Dentures – A Predictable Way to Enhance Aesthetics and Increase Retention

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