Prof. Dean Vafiadis addresses everyday restorative and implant decisions, including cementation choice, tooth-to-implant connections, implant number for full-arch cases, and overdenture versus fixed options.
This presentation works through a series of practical restorative and implant decisions that clinicians face regularly. Topics include which cementation technique is most appropriate for implant-supported restorations, whether and when teeth can be connected to implants, and how many implants are actually needed to support a full-arch restoration.
The discussion also compares implant overdentures with fixed implant prostheses as restorative options, weighing factors such as function, hygiene access, and patient expectations. Facial analysis techniques and their role in smile design are addressed as they relate to treatment planning for these cases.
