Uppers Are from Mars, Lowers Are from Venus: Clarifying Overdentures
Nader M. Sharifi, DDS, MS
It is clear that overdentures are an improvement over conventional dentures, but we’ll clarify how many implants are necessary — and in what locations. We’ll define the differences between the arches to clarify the need for different approaches in each arch. We’ll separate many overdenture attachment options into simple categories to understand their similarities, differences and create guidelines for selecting one versus another. Using numerous clinical cases, we’ll review risk and benefits of case designs, implant types and attachment choices. An introduction to the full-arch implant supported fixed prosthesis is also provided. Learning Objectives: • Understand the different categories of attachment and learn if one is better than another • Differentiate the solutions for overdentures with two, three or four implants • Like real estate, it’s all about location, location, location: planning implant positions
Course Code:
F046FL
Room: Time:
801A – South Building
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Type:
Lecture
Audience: Dentist; Dental Technologist RCDSO QA Program: Category 2 (3 CE Credits) Fee + HST: Ticketed Free
Dr. M. Nader Sharifi holds a certificate in prosthodontics and a master’s degree in biomaterials from Northwestern University. Dr. Sharifi maintains a full-time practice in Chicago. He’s been honoured with Fellowship in the American College of Dentists, membership in the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and received the Gordon Christensen Distinguished Lecturer Award.
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