Monolithic Solid Zirconia Full Arch Restorations Today

Continuing Education Credits:
1 CEU (Continuing Education Credit)

Course Presenter(s):
Pinhas Adar, MDT, CDT


Date Added:
07/13/2017

Course Description:

The "All Zirconia Implant Supported Hybrid" has proven to be an exceptional and highly specialized treatment option for patients with non restorable teeth or patients who are edentulous. The ultimate outcome using zirconium provides a new standard of esthetic excellence as well as a longer lasting prosthesis when compared to the conventional acrylic hybrid. The importance of treatment planning, patient selection, and a formula for case presentation leading to higher patient acceptance will be stressed. As well as a discussion of the surgical aspects, provisonalization during healing, and management of soft tissue. The final fabrication of the all zirconia hybrid is complex and encompasses an exciting new “All in ONE” technology. With technology quickly taking over the dental market, your patients should feel as if technology is an enhancement — not a replacement — of a dental professional’s personal service. The “personal touch” remains an important element of patient satisfaction and retention.

Learning Objectives:

• 1) Outline the advantages of the monolithic Solid zirconia full arch restorations to traditional gold and acrylic restorations.
• 2) Guide the clinician to a systematic work-flow for planning and delivering a monolithic Solid Zirconia Full Arch Restorations.
• 3) To present a formula for case presentation leading to higher patient acceptance.