As the number of patients opting for dental implants is increasing, it becomes essential to know the differences between natural teeth and implant care and accept the challenges of maintaining these restorations. A comprehensive maintenance protocol should be followed to ensure the longevity of the implants with a complete-arch prosthesis. This program will discuss maintenance guidelines to establish a protocol for such restorations with a hands-on exercise. This course welcomes Hygienists wishing to expand their knowledge with full arch prosthesis maintenance within the dental practice.

Objectives:

1. Understand a historical overview of the edentulous treatment concept and the radiographic evaluation
2. Review occlusion and the role it plays in the maintenance process of the full arch prosthesis
3. Evaluate implant stability and mobility circumstances
4. Become familiar with a home care maintenance protocol
5. Understand tissue concerns related to the full arch prosthesis
6. Identify long term patient maintenance requirement options