Lesson 1Implant-Held Choices: Single Implants, Implant-Held Bridges, Fixed vs Loose Implant OverdenturesThis part details implant-held choices, including single caps, implant-held bridges, and fixed versus loose overdentures, focusing on uses, design, number and place of implants, and care needs.
Indications for single implant crownsPlanning implant-retained FPDsFixed implant prostheses designRemovable implant overdenture conceptsImplant number and distribution planningMaintenance of implant-supported prosthesesLesson 2Stuff Picking: Metals (Good, Not Good), Metal-Porcelain, Full Zirconia, Lithium Glass, Plastic and Heat Plastic Denture BasesThis part looks at stuff picking for fixed and loose false teeth, comparing metals, metal-porcelains, zirconia, lithium glass, and denture base plastics in strength, looks, wear, sticking, and mouth uses.
Precious versus non-precious alloysMetal-ceramic indications and limitsMonolithic zirconia indicationsLithium disilicate for anterior estheticsAcrylic and thermoplastic denture basesMaterial selection based on occlusal riskLesson 3Loose Partial Denture Design Rules: Kennedy Types, Main Links, Clasp Design, Stress SpreadThis part shows main loose partial denture design rules, including Kennedy types, main links, clasp parts, and stress control, mixing body move ideas to better comfort, work, and long-time support tooth health.
Kennedy classification and modificationMajor connector selection criteriaDirect and indirect retainer designClasp type selection and indicationsStress breakers and stress distributionSurveying and path of insertion planningLesson 4Body Moves of Support, Hold and Steady: Tissue-Held vs Tooth-Held vs Implant-Held False TeethThis part explains body move rules for support, hold, and steady in tissue-held, tooth-held, and implant-held false teeth, stressing load pass, stress spread, and long-time body and machine risk control.
Concepts of support, retention, stabilityLoad transfer in tissue-borne prosthesesLoad transfer in tooth-borne prosthesesLoad transfer in implant-borne prosthesesOcclusal scheme and force distributionManaging parafunction and overloadLesson 5Proof-Based Thoughts for Sugar Sick Patients: Healing, Implant Success, Gum ControlThis part reviews proof on sugar sick patients, focusing on wound healing, implant living, gum control, sugar levels, and plan changes that better safety and sure false teeth treatment.
Effects of diabetes on oral tissuesGlycemic control and healing outcomesImplant survival in diabetic patientsPeriodontal management in diabetesAdjusting surgical and recall protocolsPatient education and medical liaisonLesson 6Fixed Bridges (FPDs) and Stick Bridges: Uses, Support Check, Tooth Prep ThoughtsThis part reviews uses for fixed bridges and stick bridges, support pick and check, and key tooth prep rules that balance hold, fight, looks, and keep sound tooth build.
Indications for conventional FPDsIndications for resin-bonded bridgesAbutment tooth selection criteriaAssessment of abutment periodontal statusTooth preparation for FPD retainersTooth preparation for adhesive retainersLesson 7Good and Bad Sides of Each Choice in Patients with Medium Ridge Shrink and Gum PastThis part looks at pros and cons of fixed, loose, and implant choices in patients with medium ridge shrink and gum past, stressing support, clean easy, looks, cost, and risk of more tissue loss.
Assessing ridge resorption severityImpact of periodontal history on choicesFixed options in compromised supportRemovable options for ridge resorptionImplant options in reduced bone volumeRisk–benefit communication with patientsLesson 8Shared Choosing: Balancing Looks, Work, Care, and MoneyThis part deals with shared choosing, teaching how to get patient values, show choices, and balance looks, work, care, and money while noting agree and setting real hopes.
Eliciting patient goals and prioritiesExplaining options in plain languageDiscussing esthetics versus functionMaintenance burden and visit frequencyBudget constraints and phased careDocumenting consent and expectationsLesson 9Mixed Fixes and Step Ways: Combined Implant-Held and Tooth-Held False TeethThis part covers mixed and step plans that mix tooth- and implant-held false teeth, including change from failing teeth, risk check, load share, and order to lessen cut and treatment stops.
Rationale for hybrid prosthetic designsCombining tooth- and implant-supported unitsStaged extraction and immediate replacementTransition from RPDs to implant prosthesesManaging differential support and mobilityLong-term monitoring of hybrid cases