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Dental Implants and Esthetics

COURSE NUMBER: 203

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

Dental implants offer patients a means to replace one tooth or multiple teeth in a way that meets functional and esthetic needs. This course reviews various categories of esthetic complications, including: environmental morphology; surgica...

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Overview

Dental implants offer patients a means to replace one tooth or multiple teeth in a way that meets functional and esthetic needs. This course reviews various categories of esthetic complications, including: environmental morphology; surgical and soft tissue healing protocol; implant location; crown/prosthesis form and type of abutment; facial esthetics; and prosthesis discoloration.


Dental implants have been used for decades to replace one tooth or multiple teeth in a way that meets functional and esthetic needs. Reports indicate that more Americans are choosing dental implants as replacement options than in the past. This course reviews various categories of esthetic complications, including: environmental morphology; surgical and soft tissue healing protocol; implant location; crown/prosthesis form and type of abutment; facial esthetics; and prosthesis discoloration.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Dec 11, 2005

  • Last Revision Date:

    Jan 31, 2016

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Jan 30, 2019

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Discuss factors affecting environmental morphology.
  • Understand surgical and soft tissue healing protocol.
  • Discuss the importance of proper implant positioning.
  • Understand the use of different types of abutments.
  • Understand factors affecting crown form.
  • Explain the relationship between implants and facial esthetics.
  • Outline steps to avoid prosthesis discoloration.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

- Dr. Goodacre reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

- Dr. Anderson has done consulting work for P&G.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886