Course Description

 The use of implant supported fixed hybrid prostheses has dramatically increased over the past decade largely due to the popularity of the “all on four” approach. This technique is now well accepted with strong research data reporting extremely high long-term success rates. However, treatment is often more complex than meets the eye, and complications are becoming more frequent due to inadequate diagnosis, case planning, operator training and experience. This full day presentation will provide attendees with knowledge to properly diagnose and case plan for immediate loading of full arch fixed prostheses with a focus on the “all on four” technique and discuss when this technique is appropriate and more importantly, when it is not.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding when “All on Four” is indicated and when it is not
• Become familiar with the vital pretreatment steps to avoid pitfalls
• Learn how to predictably deliver an immediate load conversion prosthesis
• Know the most common complications and how to manage them

Speakers

Dr. Nick Caplanis is an Assistant Professor within the Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology. He is a Past President of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Orange County Dental Society. Dr. Caplanis maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants in Mission Viejo, California since 1997.

 Dr. Glenn Bickert received his DMD degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1975 and a certificate in Prosthedontics from UCLA in 1979. He has served as part-time faculty at UCLA and Loma Linda Schools of Dentistry. Dr. Bickert has maintained a private practice limited to Prosthedontics in Laguna Hills since 1980. Dr. Bickert has been involved with full arch implant supported Prosthedontics including immediate load for over 20 years.