Implant-Retained Crowns, Bridges and Extended Dentures
Live, Interactive Webcast Continuing Education Course - 3 Hours Credit
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth Colerick, D.D.S.
Course Description:
As a growing number of our patients are aging and losing both teeth and bone, it has become very important to be able to identify these concerns and present patients with the best options for their situation. This course starts with the fundamentals of crown and bridge construction and then expands into full-mouth coverage with fourteen-unit bridges that may require a build-up of alveolar bone. The course discusses various implant techniques including mini-implants. Students will additionally learn the standard construction of a denture, as well as the benefits and proper use of CBCT and oral scanners to create a quicker and more accurate denture.
This course will:
- Review the principles to place a successful crown or bridge.
- Explain the four basic crown preparations and when to use them.
- Discuss the benefits of the horseshoe bridge and how to construct it.
- Explain how to successfully place implant crowns and bridges.
- Discuss the principles of constructing a successful denture.
- Overview the benefits of using CBCT and oral scans.
- Review which types of treatments may be best for the patient’s long-term
success.
About Live, Interactive Webcast Continuing Education Seminars:
A live, interactive webinar is similar to attending a continuing education seminar in your community, except that you attend via your computer. Each course is done live in a format that allows your participation. Anyone who has access to a computer that can play sound can participate in an ACES webinar. No special computer knowledge or equipment is required to participate in our webinars. When you enroll in any ACES course, you will be sent an email with complete information on how to join the webinar and a copy of the course syllabus. At the conclusion of your live webinar, you will complete a course examination online. You will then be able to print your continuing education certificate from your computer.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships:
Instructor: Kenneth Colerick - No relevant financial relationship to report
Education Advisory Committee (EAC): Members of the EAC have no relevant financial relationships to report
ACES ownership and staff: No relevant financial relationship to report
Advanced Continuing Education Systems is an ADA CERP Recognized provider for dental continuing education. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems designates this activity for 3 continuing education credits.
Advanced Continuing Education Systems (Provider RP4393) has been approved by the Dental Board of California as a provider of dental continuing education.