VIRTUAL ON-DEMAND: Treatment Planning Considerations for the Maxillary Arch: Fixed Vs. Removable Prostheses

This program will present the fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics through complex implant cases. Three-dimensional radiography, proposed prosthesis form, residual intraoral anatomy, and extraoral facial form must all be considered to arrive at a comprehensive evaluation and implant treatment plan for a completely edentulous arch. Clinical case examples which may be well suited for a removable prosthesis will be presented. The maxillary edentulous arch includes additional considerations not applicable to the mandibular arch. This program will guide participants through recognition of critical issues that will lead to dependable outcomes.

• Understand the application of fundamental fixed prosthodontics to complex implant applications.

• Learn the value of clinical data combined with radiographic data to plan a maxillary edentulous case.

• Decide which clinical presentations may be more easily addressed with a removable prosthesis.

• Assess the design considerations unique to a maxillary fixed complete denture compared to a mandibular denture.