Surgical Restorative Strategies for Predictable Implant Dentistry - On Demand Access

Dental implant cases can be complex, and a thorough knowledge of surgical and restorative concepts is needed to ensure predictable outcomes. A prosthetic plan with adequate reverse engineering strategies, proper management of the soft tissue through surgical enhancement procedures, and accurate 3D placement are key to achieving lasting, predictable results. This presentation will establish clear surgical and restorative protocols to obtain successful outcomes.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  1. Analyze treatment planning strategies for simple and complex implant therapy.  
  2. Explain the significance of boosting the soft tissues for adequate esthetic and biologic outcomes.  
  3. Describe the link between the surgical and restorative world to achieve adequate results.

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: October 18, 2023
Expiration Date: October 18, 2026
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
Method of participation: Self-Study

Ramon Meda, DDS

Dr. Ramon Gómez Meda received his dentistry degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. He was the recipient of the Thesis Award from the Autonomous Community of Galicia for Academic Excellence. He performed his postgraduate training in periodontics and implantology in Madrid, occlusion and temporomandibular dysfunction in Valencia, and orthodontics in Santiago de Compostela. Dr. Meda is an international speaker on periodontics, esthetic dentistry and multidisciplinary treatments. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Department of Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Dentistry. He is the founder of MEDA Training Center in Ponferrada, Spain.

Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

Jonathan Esquivel, DDS

Dr. Jonathan Esquivel is a former Associate Professor and Director of Implant Dentistry for the Department of Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University Health Science Center School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He received his dental training at Universidad Americana in his hometown of Managua, Nicaragua, and then joined his father’s practice for four years. He completed his residency in prosthetics and an Esthetics and Surgical Implant Fellowship at LSUHCDS. As an educator, he has won the Golden Apple Award For Excellence in Teaching, the Allen A. Copping Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Claude R. Baker Award for Excellence in Teaching Pre-Doctoral Fixed Prosthodontics. He has published articles on dental implants and esthetics in nationally recognized peer-reviewed journals and lectures nationally and internationally.

Disclosures: Zimvie (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Key Opinion Leader; Kuraray Noritake (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Key Opinion Leader.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Pre-Quiz
5 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/5 points to pass
Surgical Restorative Strategies for Predictable Implant Dentistry
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Post-Quiz
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
Evaluation
11 Questions
Certificate
1.00 CDE/CME credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 CDE/CME credit  |  Certificate available