Technology and Clinical Challenges with Full Arch Therapy “All on X”

Full Arch restorations have always presented itself with clinical and technical challenges, from working in the clinic with the patient, to the laboratory bench, and to the need for improved communication between the involved team members. With the speed that the Digital technology has improved, so has the way we diagnose, treatment plan and restore the full arch patient. What hasn’t changed is the sound prosthodontic principles.

This lecture will highlight the critical digital aspects and data required, planning software available, the role of guided and fully guided solutions, the clinical challenges, materials and the protocols needed to meet the expectations of the team to deliver a successful functional and esthetic outcome.

Learning Objectives

• Cover common treatment modalities for fixed full arch implant candidates
• Understand factors involved in treatment planning for immediate extraction or the fully edentulous arch
• Review role of digital CAD/CAM and Guided Solutions in full arch prosthetics
• Understand indications & process for immediate load full-arch prosthodontics
• Understand the role of CBCT and 3D software for diagnosis and planning