Professor, Dept Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery University of the Pacific San Francisco, California
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.
An algorithm to ensure the ability to obtain initial stability of implants in the posterior maxilla will be discussed. The rationale for the modification of the zygoma implant and its application also will be reviewed. The new Straumann Round and Flat Zygomatic implants address the potential limitations that have been observed by experienced surgeons over the last two decades using zygoma implants. Dr. Edmond Bedrossian, one of the experts who helped develop the Straumann Zygomatic Implant System, will review the treatment planning and prosthetic and surgical principles of the new solution.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Review the pre-treatment evaluation protocol for the patient with terminal dentition.
Describe the preoperative discussions with the laboratory for the fabrication of the immediate denture needed for the conversion to a fixed provisional prosthesis.
Discuss the sequence of the surgical treatment for immediate implant placement, including tilted and zygoma implants.