June

This program will emphasize four areas of treatment for the implant overdenture restoration:

1. Restorative options:

Depending on the number and location of implants there are many restorative options available. Although there are many factors that determine the number & location of implants the major consideration is whether the prosthesis will be implant supported or implant/tissue supported. This will significantly influence the prosthesis design and its future success.

2. Restorative space:

This is where communication with the dental lab is critical “prior” to the placement of implants. The expectations of the patient may not be compatible with the available restorative space (inter-ridge distance).

3. Materials selected:

Again engaging the dental laboratory in the decision making process for superstructures, denture teeth and processing materials and systems is very important depending on the function of the prosthesis.

4. Occlusion:

Probably one of the most destructive factors that accounts for the majority of restorative failures can be associated with improper choice and/or equilibration of occlusion.