SPEAKER: Dr Jenny Liu & Dr Mark Ma
TOPIC: Implant therapy in the aesthetic zone

VENUE: Grand Millennium, 71 Mayoral Drive, Auckland

SYNOPSIS:
The rehabilitation of missing/failing teeth in the aesthetic zone with implant supported restorations is one of the most intricate processes in dentistry. Its focus has shifted from osseointegration, to the creation of implant supported prostheses in harmony with the surrounding hard and soft tissue. To achieve predictable outcomes in the short and long term, close collaboration between clinicians and technicians is recommended to overcome the various challenges presented by patient demands on aesthetic coupled with biological, surgical, and prosthetic factors. This presentation will discuss the assessment and treatment planning for patients requiring implant supported prostheses in the aesthetic zone.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Pre-operative risk assessment
- Surgical considerations for optimal aesthetic outcomes
- Prosthetic management for optimal aesthetic outcomes