Implant Treatment Planning for Successful Outcomes

Dental implants are a known and predictable treatment option for missing teeth, where most patients today desire this therapy. Although implant survival is extremely high, these favorable outcomes depend greatly on proper case selection, diagnosis and treatment planning, surgical and prosthetic execution, and management of complications. In addition, patients are continuously demanding more complicated treatment modalities with immediate placement, immediate loading, using the most state-of-the art materials and techniques. This presentation will update the practicing dentist on achieving the most ideal and successful implant outcomes, while understanding risks, benefits, and alternatives.