This course, presented by Dr. Stephen Chu, looks at how macro level design changes in dental implants, including body shape, thread geometry, collar design, and platform configuration, have evolved and how those changes influence clinical outcomes.

The discussion connects implant macro design to practical considerations such as primary stability at placement, preservation of crestal bone, and the range of restorative options available to the clinician, giving participants a framework for relating implant design features to the results seen in daily practice.

Dr. Chu is a prosthodontist and longtime Adjunct Clinical Professor at the NYU College of Dentistry, and a widely published author on esthetic and implant dentistry.