CDE1847 - Digital Workflows in Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation: Surgical and Prosthetic Perspectives
Course Description
Digital dentistry has significantly transformed the way clinicians’ approach surgical and prosthetic treatment for implant-supported restorations—from single-unit crowns to full-arch rehabilitations. Mastering the appropriate tools and following a precise clinical and technical sequence can streamline treatment for both the clinician and the patient. This lecture will highlight the evolving workflow in full-arch implant prosthetics, with an emphasis on the transition from conventional analog techniques to advanced digital methods. Participants will examine clinical protocols, review current literature, and explore the integration of modern technologies such as scan bodies, intraoral scanning, CAD design, and digital fabrication. Comparative insights into analog versus digital workflows will be presented using real clinical cases.
Learner Outcomes
Upon course completion, the participant will:
- Describe the step-by-step clinical workflow for both analog and digital implant impression techniques, with emphasis on procedural accuracy and reproducibility.
- Identify and differentiate scan body systems and digital scanning protocols commonly used in full-arch implant prosthetics.
- Critically evaluate current research literature to compare the clinical outcomes, efficiency, and limitations of analog versus digital approaches in implant dentistry.
- Explain key biomechanical principles and material properties that influence the design and success of full-arch implant restorations.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of digital prosthetic fabrication, including the principles of digital design, 3D printing, and milling technologies.
Notes
Presenter:
Dr. Maryam Khalili
Dr. Maryam Khalili is a Board-Certified Prosthodontist and Clinical Associate Professor at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, where she has been a faculty member since 2019. She currently serves as the DMD Clinical Director and Postgraduate Prosthodontics Clinical Faculty. Dr. Khalili earned her DDS with honors from Ajman University in the UAE in 2009, followed by a joint internship program with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. After gaining six years of clinical experience, she pursued advanced training in Prosthodontics and earned a Master of Dental Science from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2018. Her research primarily focuses on improving clinical outcomes in dental implantology, with a particular emphasis on full arch screw-retained implant prosthetics. Dr. Khalili's work has been published in reputable journals, including the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. In addition to her research, Dr. Khalili excels in teaching and clinical practice, specializing in comprehensive treatment planning, interdisciplinary approaches to restorative dentistry, and implementing digital workflows for full arch implant prostheses.