Welcome to ZestAcademy Premium Course Series!
Welcome to a ZestAcademy Premium Course! In our premium courses, the emphasis is on comprehensive and fundamental yet clinically relevant education taught by world-class "wet fingered clinicians!
In the ZestAcademy "Implant Overdenture from A-Z" Series, Dr. Scherer covers a comprehensive view of implant overdentures including from background, diagnosis, to clinical step-by-step procedures.
Part 2 of the series focuses on a review of attachment systems, pros/cons of each, overdenture biomechanics, and fundamental treatment planning skills!
Are you curious about the different types of attachment systems for overdentures? In this exciting online course we review LOCATOR, LOCATOR R-Tx, Ball/Cap, O-Ring, Hader, Dolder and other types of attachments from an in-depth perspective. Additionally, fundamental implant designs are discussed, how many implants are needed for implant overdentures, biomechanics, and immediate loading concepts are reviewed!
Topics include:
- Principles of Attachment Systems for Overdentures
- The Role of Restorative Space Within Dentures
- Implant Overdenture Biomechanics
- Choosing the Number and Location of Implants for Maxillary and Mandibular Cases
- Dental Implant Design, Osseointegration
- Evaluating Options Regarding Implant Diameter & Length Options
- Immediate Loading of Overdentures: Does it Work?
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the differences between implant attachment systems for overdentures
- Become familiar with osseointegration, dental implant design parameters, and biomechanics
- Learn in-depth understanding of treatment planning skills related to implant overdentures
Example Curriculum
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Course (2:27)
- Chapter 2: Principles of Implant Attachment Systems (38:00)
- Chapter 3: Understanding Restorative Space and Measurements (25:40)
- Chapter 4: How Overdentures Function & Implant Biomechanics (12:10)
- Chapter 5: Treatment Planning for Overdentures: Number and Location of Implants (30:39)
- Chapter 6: Dental Implant Design, Osseointegration, Bone Requirements, Implant Diameter & Length (38:12)
- Chapter 7: Immediate Loading Concepts (11:28)
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FAQ
When does the course start and finish?
As soon as you want! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. Your course begins from the day that you purchase it, no need to wait especially if you have to get some CE done quickly!!
How long do I have access to the course?
How about a long time! Enrollment in ZestAcademy PREMIUM courses is good for 6 months from the day you enroll.
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course across any and all devices you own.
Will I be able to follow-along?
Absolutely! Our course is an interactive, self-guided journey through clinically relevant techniques taught by "wet-fingered" clinicians. Included are interactive files for you to be able to work closely with the instruction given on the screen.
Can I get CE for this course?
We are proud to offer CE credits for all of our ZestAcademy courses with credits provided by AGD PACE!
After completing the course material and self-assessment, you will find additional instructions on how to receive CE credits for each course. You can also click on the "Request CE Credits" button on the bottom banner to find out more on requesting CE credits.