Full-Arch Fundamentals and Esthetics, Complications, and Conversion

FULL-ARCH FUNDAMENTALS: THE WHAT, WHO, AND HOW

Welcome and Intro – Ancy Verdier, DMD

• Course overview and framing: why this workflow, why now

Surgical Execution for Predictable Full-Arch Outcomes – Steven Litwin, DDS

• Flap design, implant positioning, bone reduction, and prosthetic space
• Overview of All-on-4 vs. pterygoid-based options

Digital Workflow and Patient Selection – Matthew Annese, DMD

• Diagnostic workups, scanning, design, and case selection
• Prosthetic design considerations for long-term success

Complication-Proofing Your Treatment – Benjamin Keyser, DMD

• Managing common surgical and prosthetic issues
• Maintenance and troubleshooting strategies

12:00 – 1:00 pm- Lunch Break

GOING DEEPER: ESTHETICS, COMPLICATIONS, AND CONVERSION

FP1 and Tissue Management – Matthew Annese, DMD

• Create natural-looking esthetics and soft tissue support in FP1 designs

Advanced Complications and Rescue Strategies – Benjamin Keyser, DMD

• Manage broken frameworks, esthetic failures, and peri-implantitis

Refining the Patient Conversation – Steven Litwin, DDS

• Build trust, manage expectations, and present full-arch cases with clarity

Closing Comments & Q&A – Ancy Verdier, DMD

• Summary of key takeaways
• Audience questions and collaborative wrap-up