Title:

Leveraging Workflow Options: Finding Success and Avoiding Complications.

Description:

Implant based treatments can improve patient function, esthetics and self-esteem. Unfortunately, the complexity of therapy can vary greatly and outcomes can be inconsistent. This program will focus on planning and treatment factors commonly associated with both successful outcomes and complications. Specific considerations will emphasize principles including prosthesis design and restorative space, and how these are considered in a digital workflow.

The program will focus on evidence-based clinical protocols for implant assisted options, and how sound principles can help minimize the occurrence and severity of complications. Discussion will include implant choices, implant position, abutment and connection options and prosthodontic alternatives, in addition to contemporary (digital) planning and fabrication options. The importance of utilizing and leveraging technical and digital advances, to avoid implant complications, will be emphasized

Goals and Objectives:

1. Consider surgical and prosthodontic treatment options that help avoid complications
2. Identify advanced and complex patients and consider factors influencing treatment outcomes
3. Introduce digital workflow concepts designed to improve quality and predictability of outcomes, especially in the esthetic zone
4. Review communication between TEAM members and detail treatment principles and procedures used in treating edentulous and partially dentate patients including patients with high esthetic demand.

About the Speaker:

Dean Morton, BDS, MS, FACP is the Indiana Dental Association Professor and Chair, Department of Prosthodontics, at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He completed his dental training at the University of Sydney (Aust.) and his MS and Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics at the University of Iowa. Dr. Morton also serves as Director of the Center for Implant, Esthetic and Innovative Dentistry at IUSD.

Dr. Morton is a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and he serves as an examiner and on the Board of Directors. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and Chair of the Section Management Committee. He is a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Prosthodontics, the Academy of Restorative Dentistry, the International College of Dentists and the ITI.

Dr. Morton is Associate Editor of the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. He has published more than 120 peer-reviewed articles and lectures widely on prosthodontics.