OHI-S Digital Dentures Protocols for removable and implant-retained prostheses

3 lessons + 1 free (4h)

Become an expert in digital denture treatment approaches and learn the complete protocols from Dr. Brian Goodacre, a board-certified and digitally-driven prosthodontist!

Immerse your knowledge in a fully digital workflow, where you will master the treatment of your edentulous cases with digital dentures and digitally fabricated implant overdentures.

You will learn in details about:

– The main elements of successful dentures: occlusion, retention, and aesthetics

– 3D printing and milling protocols for the fabrication of digital dentures

– Clinical workflows for digital dentures

– Protocols for designing and fabricating implant-retained dentures.

Gain expertise with Dr. Brian Goodacre in a fully digital workflow and start delivering aesthetic, functional, and long-lasting digital prostheses!

The OHI‑S Digital Dentures: Protocols for Removable and Implant‑Retained Prostheses course is best for prosthodontists, restorative dentists, and dental technicians who want structured, training in fully digital workflows for complete dentures and implant‑retained prostheses. It emphasizes precision, efficiency, and predictability in digital denture design, fabrication, and clinical application.

Who Should Enroll
Prosthodontists managing complex edentulous cases and implant‑supported prostheses.
Restorative dentists & general practitioners offering removable and implant‑retained dentures who want to transition to digital workflows.
Dental technicians & lab professionals fabricating dentures with CAD/CAM and digital design systems.
Residents & fellows in prosthodontics or restorative dentistry seeking advanced training in digital denture protocols.
What You’ll Learn
Digital diagnostics & impressions: intraoral scanning and digital records for edentulous patients.
CAD/CAM workflows: design and fabrication of removable and implant‑retained dentures.
Material selection: polymers, composites, and hybrid materials optimized for digital dentures.
Clinical protocols: step‑by‑step guidance for try‑ins, occlusion, and final delivery.
Implant integration: workflows for implant‑retained overdentures and fixed prostheses.
Case‑based lessons: demonstrations of digital denture fabrication and clinical application.

 

+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

– Key principles of achieving retention in complete dentures

– Factors affecting denture stability, including anatomical considerations

– Understanding the role of support and how it impacts denture fit

– Common challenges and solutions for enhancing denture stability

– Evaluation of the oral and facial structures before denture placement

– Types of pre-prosthetic surgery, such as alveoloplasty and vestibuloplasty

– Indications and contraindications for various pre-prosthetic procedures

– The impact of pre-prosthetic surgery on denture fit and overall oral health

– Defining and measuring Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO)

– The significance of Centric Relation (CR) in denture fabrication

– Techniques for accurate CR and VDO records, including interocclusal records

– The role of these records in creating well-fitting complete dentures

– Principles of anterior tooth positioning for natural aesthetics

– Balancing aesthetics with functional requirements in tooth arrangement

– Achieving proper overjet, overbite, and midline alignment

– The concept of balanced occlusion in complete dentures.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 2.Milling and 3D Printing of digital dentures

– Conventional fabrication techniques of digital dentures:

– Traditional method involving impressions, wax setups, and manual teeth arrangement.

– Milled digital dentures protocols: utilizing CAD/CAM technology for precision milling of denture bases and teeth

– 3D printed digital dentures: protocols and workflow

– Step-by-step demonstration of the 3D printed and milled digital dentures

– Advantages and limitations of digital dentures

– The difference between analog and digital workflow

– Analysis of clinical cases

– Demonstration of clinical tips and tricks.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 3.Clinical Workflows for Conventional and Immediate Dentures

– The 3 appointment workflow and protocols

– The 2 appointment workflow and protocols

– The use of intraoral scanners: clinical tips for scanning edentulous patients

– Immediate digital denatures based on digital impression and digital workflow

– Numerous clinical examples demonstrating different ways patients can present and how we can use digital workflows to fabricate dentures.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.

Lesson 4.Implant Overdentures

– Overdentures:

– Advantages of implant over dentures

– Diagnosis and treatment planning

– Restorative Space

– Biomechanics of overdentures

– Denture to implant attachment

– Principles and clinical procedures of overdentures.

– Aesthetic considerations and patient preferences

– Occlusal design for stability and function

– Verification of final fit and occlusion

– Analysis of clinical cases.

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, General dentists.