Treating the Edentulous Arch with Removable Implant Overdentures - Denture Conversion to Locator Overdenture

LOD-158-00

Dr. Sam Strong

This lecture will explore a  mechanism for converting an existing conventional denture to an implant retained overdenture and also how to use implants with removable partial dentures. We will look at trimming out the existing conventional denture and picking up locator attachments so that they are incorporated into the original denture base, giving the patient a spare overdenture. We will also look at the use of small numbers of implants.  For example: one on a lower arch case to retain a partial denture simply by one implant in which this case supposes an overdenture. And, finally we will look at an additional case: a bi-lateral extension case retained solely by two locater attachments.

Treating the Edentulous Arch with Removable Implant Overdentures - Procera CAD/CAM Technology with Bar Overdentures and Fixed Implant Restorations

LOD-157-00

Dr. Sam Strong

This lecture focuses on CAD/CAM Technology and the production of Titanium  bar overdentures as well as Zirconia frameworks for fixed implant restorations. It will illustrate the use of the acrylic verification stent and why it"s important in CAD/CAM technology. It will illustrate the exciting new technology that is available from the Procera form of software and milling capability to produce titanium bars and zirconia frameworks. It will show the beautiful titanium bar and why it is a step up in technology, why it is an improvement over our former cast alloy technology to produce effective, successful, long-lasting overdenture therapy. And then, finally, it will illustrate the use of some new framework design for zirconia, that will allow us to produce strong and very aesthetic, screw retained implant fixed restorations.

Treating the Edentulous Arch with Removable Implant Overdentures Jaw Relation Records

LOD-154-00

Dr. Sam Strong

This presentation is the second of 4 modules related to treating the fully edentulous patient with removable overdentures. It will focus on the use of a jaw relation recording device (or tracing device) which will give the clinician new accuracy in procurring centric relation.  The patient will generate a gothic arch tracing for us that will enhance our ability to be more accurate in our occlusal relationships. We will also illustrate the use of locator attachments: how they are chosen, and how their retentive capabilities are utilized.  We will also show the use of strengthening metal frameworks for our denture bases, and how they add to the longevity of the denture base, and how it also allows us to produce a paletteless design in the maxillary overdenture. And, finally, we will illustrate the use of the pickup procedure intraorally, allowing us to pickup the locator attachment with a new material.  Instead of using the older Methyl Methacrylates, it utilizes a lighter material that is cleaner, quicker, and more efficient.  This module will dovetale in from the previous module of the series to demonstrate how we can successfully provide implant overdentures for our patient clientele.

Treating the Edentulous Arch with Removable Implant Overdentures Impression Technique

LOD-152-00

Dr. Sam Strong

This lecture will explain the process of procuring an accurate implant-level impression so that we can successfully deliver an attachment retained overdenture.  We will illustrate the site selection for the various implants, and the types of implants we prefer for an implant overdenture.  It will illustrate how to go about the preparatory procedures for the implant level impression, such as insertion of the impression copings and the correct radiographic interpretation of their complete seating into the implants.  We will illustrate, in detail, the step-by-step procedures to procure an accurate implant-level impression using Polyvinyl siloxane or polyether materials that will give us a very stable impression that can be poured at a later date.  We will also show how these impressions are very precise.  How the clinician can easily incorporate this into one

Insurance Coding and Inter-office Systems to Enhance Communication Between the Surgical and Restorative Offices. Effective Use of the Implant Coordinator

LOD-023-04

This program reviews the essential components and appointments required to complete implant cases. Operatory room setup, materials, procedures, and implant component inventory are illustrated. Liaison with the front office and dental lab require a system by the assistant to keep cases on time and on track. Methods to liaison with the front office and dental lab are illustrated to help the assistant keep cases tracked and on time. Scripted responses to common patient comments about are illustrated that positively promote the use of implants.

Training the Hygiene Department to Maintain Implant Cases - Marketing Dental Implants with Effective Communication Skills

LOD-023-03

This program reviews the essential components and appointments required to complete implant cases. Operatory room setup, materials, procedures, and implant component inventory are illustrated. Liaison with the front office and dental lab require a system by the assistant to keep cases on time and on track. Methods to liaison with the front office and dental lab are illustrated to help the assistant keep cases tracked and on time. Scripted responses to common patient comments about are illustrated that positively promote the use of implants.

Staff Training Systems for the Clinical Assistants - Responsibilities for Each Team Member

LOD-023-02

This program reviews the essential components and appointments required to complete implant cases. Operatory room setup, materials, procedures, and implant component inventory are illustrated. Liaison with the front office and dental lab require a system by the assistant to keep cases on time and on track. Methods to liaison with the front office and dental lab are illustrated to help the assistant keep cases tracked and on time. Scripted responses to common patient comments about are illustrated that positively promote the use of implants.

Staff Training Systems for the Front Office - Responsibilities for Each Team Member

LOD-023-01

How to communicate with the prospective implant patient from initial phone call through diagnostic appointments and to case presentation. A system for the front office that presents an organized, professional approach to the patient. Appointment control, financial arrangements, and inter-office communication between the surgical and restorative offices are also illustrated as keys to developing the implant practice.

Treatment Planning and Prosthetic Procedures for Removable Implant Overdentures

LOD-022-04

Dr. Sam Strong

Step by step procedures to successfully complete bar and attachment overdentures are illustrated and compared. Case cost analysis and fee determination are simplified using clinical examples. AND a revolutionary impression technique and centric bite registration procedure are illustrated that will simplify overdenture construction for the prosthetic zdentist.

Treatment Planning and Prosthetic Procedures for Fixed Restorations on Multiple Implants

LOD-022-03

Dr. Sam Strong

Step by step procedures are shown in detail to fabrication implant supported fixed partial dentures or splint multiple implants together. Surgical template construction techniques, decision making rationale for splinting implants together or not, cement vs. screw retained preferences, cement selection, and retrieval of cement retained prostheses are illustrated in this program. Combination cases with implant and all ceramic esthetic restorations on natural teeth are also presented.

Treatment Planning and Prosthetic Procedures for Single Implant Crowns

LOD-022-02

Dr. Sam Strong

The single posterior implant crown can be the most productive, profitable, and complaint-free procedure in dentistry. Methods for surgical template construction, implant placement, and streamlined prosthetics are explained in this program. Application and advantages of the Nobel Easy Abutment and Snappy Abutment are shown in step by step protocol as well as the rationale for a fixture level impression to employ pre-machined titanium or Procera ceramic abutments.

How to successfully evaluate and present cases, including determining fees; A proven protocol

LOD-022-01

Dr. Sam Strong

This program reviews a succession of appointments to analyze cases for implant treatment. Beginning with the initial exam through diagnostic workup and case presentation, an organized method for evaluation is presented. Case presentation is a 'make it or break it' event requiring effective presentation skills and use of visual aids by the dentist or auxiliary team member. Various means of conveying this needed information are shown that will allow the patient to make an intelligent, informed decision about implant therapy and alternatives.

Restorative Implant Dentistry For the General Dentist - 4 Lecture Course Package (Includes 022-01 to 022-04)

LOD-022-00

Dr. Sam Strong

Program 1:How to successfully evaluate, present, and determine fees for implant cases: A proven protocolProgram 2:Treatment planning and prosthetic procedures for single posterior implant crownsProgram 3:Treatment planning and prosthetic procedures for fixed restorations on multiple implants.Program 4:Treatment planning and prosthetic procedures for removable implant overdentures (bar and attachment retained).