Surgical Mini-Lectures and Clinics
Friday, October 16, 2009
7:00AM - 9:00AM
M631
CT Guided Surgery: All-on-Four, Guided Zygoma, Maxillofacial Implants vs. Conventional Surgical Approach
Edmond Bedrossian, DDS
Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of the Pacific
San Francisco, CA
Synopsis
Immediate loading of the edentulous maxilla is a predictable treatment option. Conventional surgical approach along with chairside conversion of the prosthetic denture into a fixed provisional bridge is a popular technique at this time. With the availability of CT scan-generated surgical templates, as well as presurgical fabrication of the provisional bridges, the treatment time for the patients is considerably reduced. This presentation discusses the limitations of the CT-generated approach and contrasts the pros and cons of conventional versus computer-generated treatment planning.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Describe the surgical as well as prosthetic protocols in treatment planning for the fully edentulous patient.
- Incorporate prosthetic steps with surgical steps in immediate loading.
- Identify the limitations in case selection for treatment of the edentulous maxilla with CT-generated templates and prostheses.