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The contributions of the dental laboratory technician are essential to the successful prosthodontic outcomes of any implant treatment. This is particularly true for same-day implant solutions. Communication between the dentist and the lab technician to understand the steps needed in the planning and execution of all patient care is crucial for achieving optimal patient satisfaction, minimizing failures, and optimizing economic success.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the importance of the dental laboratory in the pre-surgical planning process.
• Understand the diagnostic determinants to achieve success: photos, intra-oral scans, CBCT.
• Understand how prosthetically driven surgical placement leads to the ideal implant crown contours for optimal soft tissue support.
• Understand the pros and cons of both analog and digital techniques.

HANDS-ON EXERCISES

• Ideal placement of two (2) implants in a model.
• Create an immediate temporary crown.