Implant Overdentures from A-Z

Part 2 of this series focuses on attachment systems, their advantages and limitations, overdenture biomechanics, and fundamental treatment planning skills.

This online course provides an in-depth review of common overdenture attachment systems, including LOCATOR, LOCATOR R-Tx, Ball/Cap, O-Ring, Hader, Dolder, and other options. Participants will also explore implant design fundamentals, the appropriate number and placement of implants for overdentures, biomechanical considerations, and immediate loading concepts.

Topics include:

• Principles of attachment systems for overdentures
• The role of restorative space in dentures
• Implant overdenture biomechanics
• Selecting the number and location of implants for maxillary and mandibular cases
• Dental implant design and osseointegration
• Evaluating implant diameter and length options
• Immediate loading of overdentures

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize key differences among implant attachment systems for overdentures
• Develop familiarity with osseointegration, implant design parameters, and biomechanical principles
• Gain an in-depth understanding of treatment planning for implant overdentures