July 20-21, 2023
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuition $1,495; $195/auxiliary
CE Credits: 16 Credits

Course Descriptions:
The treatment of complete and single arch edentulism remains a significant priority for dental clinicians. With an aging population and advances in medicine, more patients with complex medical and dental needs, inclusive of edentulism, will seek care. This program will address the physical complexities of edentulism and requirements of a comprehensive pre-treatment analysis that will focus on providing the surgical and restorative options for our patients. The incorporation of digital technologies that assist in the acquisition of patient data and software for planning the dental implants will be covered in detail. Various guided technologies used in the placement of dental implants along with the use of pre-fabricated interim restorations will be highlighted based on indications, pros and cons of use. Restorative procedures including; treatment steps, prosthesis design, abutment and material selection will be covered. Recall and maintenance procedures for these patients will be introduced with regards to frequency and procedures. The hands-on component will offer the participants an experience with CBCT guided implant placement in a simulated edentulous arch followed by abutment selection and denture conversion utilizing an immediate loading protocol.

Learning objectives:
• To recognize factors of significance in the assessment of treatment outcomes, with particular reference to the full-arch situation.
• Become familiar with the varying philosophies in positioning & restoring implant to maximize available bone (native and grafted) based upon a restorative plan.
• Understand the available planning and treatment options utilizing digital planning and implant placement technologies.
• Become familiar with implant placement protocol in full arches.
• Recognize the available restorative materials & components that maximize durability, function and esthetics.

Luiz H. Gonzaga, DDS, MS graduated from the Catholic University of Brasilia College of Dentistry in 2004. After working in private practice and taking perio/implants CE courses for one year he was accepted for the Implant/Periodontic specialty training, graduating in 2009. Dr. Gonzaga was awarded with the ITI scholarship in 2009 and completed his Implant fellowship the next year. He completed a residency program and Maters in Prosthodontics from the University of Florida in 2014. Currently he is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Florida Center for Implant Dentistry. Dr. Gonzaga is a ITI speaker and Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, a member of the American College of Prosthodontics, and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Gonzaga’s research interests include timing of implant placement, implant design and biologic implant complications. He maintains a full-time surgical and restorative practice within the Center for Implant Dentistry. He lectures both nationally and internationally on esthetic and implant dentistry.