Lesson 1Implant-Supported Options: Single Implants, Implant-Held Bridges, Fixed vs Removable Implant OverdenturesDis part detail implant-supported options, including single crowns, implant-held bridges, and fixed versus removable overdentures, focusing on uses, design, number and position 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 2Material Choice: Metals (Precious, Non-Precious), Metal-Ceramic, Solid Zirconia, Lithium Disilicate, Acrylic and Thermoplastic Denture BasesDis part look at material choice for fixed and removable false teeth, comparing metals, metal-ceramics, zirconia, lithium disilicate, and denture base plastics in terms of strength, looks, wear, bonding, and clinical 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 3Removable Partial Denture Design Rules: Kennedy Classification, Major Connectors, Clasp Design, Stress SpreadDis part present main RPD design rules, including Kennedy classification, major connectors, clasp parts, and stress control, combining body mechanics ideas to improve comfort, work, and long-term 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 Mechanics of Support, Holding and Stability: Tissue-Borne vs Tooth-Borne vs Implant-Borne False TeethDis part explain body mechanics rules for support, holding, and stability in tissue-borne, tooth-borne, and implant-borne false teeth, stressing load transfer, stress spread, and long-term body and mechanical 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 Diabetic Patients: Healing, Implant Success Rates, Gum ControlDis part review proof on diabetic patients, focusing on wound healing, implant survival, gum control, sugar level limits, and protocol changes dat improve safety and sure prosthetic 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 Partial Dentures (FPDs) and Adhesive Bridges: Uses, Support Tooth Check, Tooth Prep ThoughtsDis part review uses for FPDs and adhesive bridges, support tooth choice and check, and key tooth prep rules dat balance holding, resistance, looks, and saving good tooth structure.
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 Option in Patients with Medium Ridge Shrink and Gum HistoryDis part analyze good and bad of fixed, removable, and implant options in patients with medium ridge shrink and gum history, stressing support, cleaning ease, 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 Decision Making: Balancing Looks, Function, Care, and BudgetDis part address shared decision making, teaching how to get patient values, show options, and balance looks, function, care, and budget while recording consent and setting real expectations.
Eliciting patient goals and prioritiesExplaining options in plain languageDiscussing esthetics versus functionMaintenance burden and visit frequencyBudget constraints and phased careDocumenting consent and expectationsLesson 9Mixed Solutions and Step Approaches: Combined Implant-Supported and Tooth-Supported False TeethDis part cover mixed and step strategies dat combine tooth- and implant-supported false teeth, including change from failing teeth, risk check, load sharing, and order to reduce invasion and treatment breaks.
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