Digital Diagnosis: Elevating the Multidisciplinary Team
Predictable treatment success depends on comprehensive assessment and planning, the quality of the implant site and tissue response, and selection of appropriate implants and custom restorative components. Technological advances in digital dentistry are rapidly changing the way the dental team practices in the operatory and laboratory. This program will review recent advances in digital technology: the increasing importance of the partnership between the dentist and the lab; the differences between various materials used for copings and abutment; surgical planning software for implant placement and restoration; and the many benefits available to the treatment team when using digital dentistry solutions. In addition, we will review relevant hygiene maintenance recommendations as it pertains to dental implants.
Objectives
- Discuss the team approach and importance of using digital technology for diagnosis and communication
- Recognize how to incorporate recent technological advances as part of the treatment plan
- Understand how digital impressions can help create an accurate final restoration
- Understand the materials and processes available for CAD/CAM restorations
- Understand the relevant hygiene maintenance recommendations
CE Units: 3
Hunter Dawson, DDS
Dr. Hunter Dawson attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD). He also completed his Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics at Louisville. During residency, his research interest focused on implant abutment materials and design. He has focused his patient care on diagnosis and treatment planning of the terminal dentition using the latest digital technology workflows. He has published multiple articles in the areas of novel restorative materials using digital workflows utilizing guided implant surgery. He is in Private Practice in Charlotte, NC in a Multidisciplinary setting at Envision Dental Implant Center. He lectures internationally on Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Digital Implant Workflows, Advances in Digital Dentistry, and Full Arch Reconstruction.