Lecture up to 0.75 hour

Fixed Prosthodontics, AGD Subject Code 610

Dr Retana has designed this lecture for dentists at all stages of their careers seeking to enhance their proficiency in digital implant restorative techniques. Participants will gain insights into optimal preparation, advanced techniques, and cutting-edge technology for achieving accurate and predictable restorations. Emphasizing the integration of new technology protocols into everyday practice, the course addresses key challenges in modern dentistry, focusing on decision-making processes and digital workflows in computer-guided implantology systems.

Topics covered include image acquisition, virtual 3D planning, surgical guide fabrication, guided surgery techniques, and final impression procedures. Participants will learn practical tips and tricks for each stage, maximizing the benefits of computer-guided surgery through recent technological advancements. The course features comprehensive case presentations and detailed treatment planning sequences, highlighting strategies for achieving predictable outcomes in implant dentistry driven by restorative goals.

Upon completion of this session, the attendees should be able to:

• Understand the prosthetic-driven treatment method.

• Understand and become familiar with digital workflow and CAD/CAM technology.

• Understand the different technologies and make decisions based on evidence.

Dr Retana receives financial and/or product support from Dentsply Sirona and MIS Implants.

Dr Luciano Retana completed his undergraduate studies where he received his DDS degree in 2005. He obtained his first Master of Science and specialty in Prosthodontics with an emphasis in dental implants from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2008. In 2017 he went back to School at Louisiana State University, to complete his second Master of Science in Dentistry, his Certificate in Prosthodontics, and his Certification as a Dental Technician in 2020. During his residency, he was elected Chief resident. He maintains a private practice focusing on implant dentistry while keeping a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor position at the Prosthodontics Post Grad Program at Texas A & M.