Unscrewing the Screws of Restorative Implant Mishaps

About this event

Communication is the key to a successful implant restoration. Learn about the importance of open communication between the specialist, dentist and dental laboratory.

This program will provide attendees with a strong theoretical basis on the management of their dental prosthetic restorations. We will discuss in detail the long-term success and failures associated with prosthetic implant restorations.

Included, will be a brief Q&A session, encouraging attendees to bring questions or challenging cases for real-time guidance and practical solutions from the team.

Program Objectives:

At the completion of the program, participants should be able to:

• Understand the potential complications that could occur with various implant restorations including cementable vs. screw-retained, removable overdentures, and fixed restorations.

• Learn how to prevent a prosthetic screw loosening, screw fracture, or stripped screw when restoring your next implant case.

• Identify clinical procedures and implant components required for predictable and successful prosthetic implant restorations.

Wayne Szara, CDT

Wayne Szara is a Marketing Technical Specialist with ZimVie Dental. He is a 31 year CDT with over 35 years of experience in the dental industry. Wayne holds degrees in dental technology and vocational education from Triton College and Southern Illinois University. He has a broad knowledge of laboratory procedures and the skills to present new information in a clear and engaging manner.

For 20 years, Wayne has been presenting numerous seminars for ZimVie Dental, including hands-on implants and implant prosthetics programs throughout North America as well as internationally. His programs are presented to oral surgeons, periodontists, general dentists, denturists, dental technicians and even patients. He assists dentists and dental technicians daily with queries about dental implant restoration.

A published author, Wayne’s technical articles have appeared in peer-reviewed journals, and he is recognized by the military as an outstanding seminar leader in their professional development program for dentists and dental technicians. In addition, he has worked for Sterngold and 3M ESPE.

Moderator: David Wolf, DDS

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