March 28, 2025
Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm

Tuition: $395
Lecture: 4CE credits, AGD Code 610

Course Objectives:

Since the concept of osseointegration was discovered in the 1950’s by Professor Brånemark, many studies have shown high success rates centered around the functionality of dental implants with little regard for esthetics. The longevity of an implant inserted into bone is no longer an issue, but the longevity of the crowns over these implants is now more important, not only from the functional aspect but also from the esthetic point of view. Another important issue to be observed is the way the soft and hard tissues behave once an implant receives function.
Join us for this engaging and informative course led by Dr. Alex Molinari, a distinguished authority in the field of dental implants. This seminar will delve into the evolving landscape of dental implantology, where aesthetic outcomes are now just as critical as functional success.

By the end of this seminar, participants will gain valuable insights into the following areas:
• Three-Dimensional Implant Placement: Understand the critical importance of visualizing and planning implant placement in three dimensions to ensure optimal positioning and long-term success.
• Restoration Levels: Implant vs. Abutment: Learn about the distinctions between implant and abutment levels, and how these affect the overall treatment plan and aesthetic results.
• Abutment Collar Height Selection: Discover how to select the appropriate abutment collar height while considering biological width, ensuring healthy soft tissue management around the implant.
• Bone Crest Optimization and Soft Tissue Maintenance: Explore techniques to optimize the bone crest and maintain soft tissue health, which are essential for achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes.
• Balancing Function, Aesthetics, Phonetics, and Hygiene: Analyze the interplay between function and aesthetics, as well as phonetic considerations versus hygiene. Understand which factors should take precedence in various clinical scenarios.
• Long-Term Prevention of Peri-Implant Complications: Gain insights into effective implant maintenance and home care strategies to prevent peri-implant complications and ensure long-term success.
• Optimizing Hygiene and Regenerative Therapy in Everyday Clinical Practice: Learn practical approaches to enhance hygiene protocols and incorporate regenerative therapies into your routine practice for improved patient outcomes.

Dr. Alex Molinari is currently the Director of Education for Neodent USA, Inc. Dr. Molinari received a PhD in Periodontics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC-PR_BRAZIL), and a master’s degree of implantology by the São Leopoldo Mandic University(Campinas, BRAZIL). Dr. Molinari is a specialist in periodontics at the University of Santa Catarina (UFSC–Florianopolis–BRAZIL) and holds a graduate degree in implant prosthesis from the University of Sagrado Coração (USC–Bauru–BRAZIL). He formerly taught at ILAPEO in Curitiba, BRAZIL and was a Neodent consultant for 14 years. His research has been published in 12 publications and he has presented at more than 900 conferences in 20 different countries.