Join AOBoston at the TD Garden on March 24 for the basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers in the private rafters studio suite generously sponsored by Alliance of Independent Dentists of Massachusetts and the AOBoston Alumni Chapter. The suite opens at 5:00 pm, CE Presentation at 6:00 pm with a 7:00 pm opening tip. Food, soft drinks and water will be provided with a cash bar in the suite as well. Periodontist, Dr. Matthew Lann, will discuss "Treatment Planning in Challenging Anatomic Sites with Straumann implants" during the pregame festivities.
Treatment Planning in Challenging Anatomic Sites with Straumann implants:
Planning starts with proper diagnostics
o Radiographs
o CBCT when necessary (always If the anatomy is unclear)
o Models (traditional or digital)
Thin Ridge or Narrow Space (Mx Laterals or Mn Incisors)
o 2.9 mm implant between 2 teeth
o Consider augmentation at the time of surgery.
o Mn Anterior consider 1 implant to replace 2 teeth.
o Consider FPD or Maryland bridge (Sometimes an implant is not the solution)
Sinus 8-10 mm of bone
o Use wider (4 mm, 5 mm, or 5.5 mm BLX implant) for stability.
o 8 mm implant can be standard without concern.
Sinus 5-7 mm bone
o Drill short of sinus floor.
o Consider Versah Burs for a sinus bump.
o Also consider drilling short and using BLX implant for sinus bump.
Sinus <5 mm
o Sinus elevation
o Simultaneous or delayed implant placement
Mandibular posterior ridge
o Consider 8 mm length implant for specific areas.
§ Good for abutment and crown
§ Avoid IAN or severe undercut.
o Consider 6 mm implant (5 mm or 5.5 mm – or wider)
§ Removable prosthesis
§ Locator or Novaloc attachments
§ Avoid IAN or severe undercut
This will be the AO event of the year!!
