Details:

The role of the dental laboratory technician is crucial for successful implant treatments, especially when it comes to same-day implants. Effective communication between the dentist and the laboratory is essential to ensure patient satisfaction, reduce failures and achieve financial success. Both need to understand the steps involved in planning and executing patient care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recognize the importance of the dental lab in the pre-surgical planning process.
• Identify key diagnostic tools for success such as photos, intraoral scans and CBCT.
• Understand how placing implants based on prosthetic needs leads to better implant crown shapes for optimal soft tissue support.
• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of analog and digital techniques.