Course Overview

The need for effective management of edentulous patients continues to grow as life expectancy increases and tooth loss remains prevalent. This course addresses the prosthodontic management of edentulous patients, emphasizing the biomechanical and functional aspects of denture design, including implant-supported treatments and digital technology. Understanding of these fundamental concepts is crucial for restoring the function and esthetics compromised by tooth loss.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course the participants will be able to:

1. Review impression making for optimizing the denture base design
2. Discuss biomechanical aspects of denture occlusion and its functional role
3. Identify CAD-CAM denture designed using digital technology
4. Discuss removable implant-supported over-denture retained by means of attachment elements
5. Review full-arch implant-supported fixed ceramic bridge