Webinar: Prosthodontics at University of Toronto.

The Royal College of Dentists of Canada would like to invite you to the next session of our monthly webinar series on February 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

We are pleased to welcome two graduate students from the University of Toronto presenting on topics in Prosthodontics.

Dr. Amit Singh Brar, BDS, MDS (Prosthodontics), MSc (Prosthodontics) Resident – Implant-Supported Overdentures: A Versatile Treatment Approach.

This presentation will explore implant-supported overdentures (ISODs) as a versatile solution for managing complex edentulous cases. By integrating clinical insights and evidence-based literature, the discussion will highlight how ISODs address anatomical, functional, financial, and medical constraints while optimizing prosthetic design, implant positioning, and attachment selection.

Key considerations will include space requirements, implant distribution strategies, palatal vs. palateless designs, and attachment system selection in relation to hygiene, comfort, and long-term maintenance. The presentation will also examine ISODs as a solution for implant failures and the conversion of fixed restorations into removable alternatives.

By demonstrating the predictability and adaptability of ISODs, this discussion will highlight their role in severe ridge resorption, failed fixed prostheses, and cases where ideal implant configurations are not possible due to patient-related factors.

This presentation provides a clinically relevant and evidence-supported perspective on ISODs in implant prosthodontics. Through case-based learning and literature integration, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize ISODs as a predictable and adaptable treatment modality for edentulous patients with diverse challenges.

Learning Objectives

 1. Demonstrate the Versatility of ISODs in Implant Rehabilitation.

• Explore how ISODs accommodate ridge resorption, implant failures, and patient-specific limitations.

 2. Evaluate Implant Placement and Prosthetic Considerations in ISOD Design.

• Assess how implant positioning, support configurations, and attachment selection influence overdenture stability, hygiene, and function.

 3. Integrate Evidence-Based Decision-Making into ISOD Treatment Planning.

• Review literature on ISOD outcomes, implant positioning strategies, and long-term maintenance, emphasizing patient-centred approaches for predictability and satisfaction.

Dr. Mohammad M. A. Al-Tamimi BDS, MSc – Restoring the Edentulous Maxilla: Fixed Restorations.

This presentation explores the fixed restorative options for the edentulous maxilla. It covers the importance of thorough diagnostic procedures and treatment planning, and details the various fixed prosthetic options available, such as implant-supported bridges and full-arch prostheses.

Surgical considerations, including sinus lift and ridge augmentation, are discussed alongside prosthetic design and material selection. The presentation concludes with data on patient outcomes, emphasizing the benefits of fixed restorations in improving function, aesthetics, and quality of life.

Learning objectives: 

• Understand the Etiology of Tooth Loss and Diagnostic Processes for the Edentulous Maxilla.
• Evaluate Fixed Prosthetic Options and Surgical Techniques.
• Assess the Impact of Fixed Restorations on Patient Outcomes..

This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Eszter Somogyi-Ganss

COST:
RCDC Fellow/Member – FREE
Dental specialist: non-member – $50 (please proceed to register and we will contact you for payment)

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