Ortho-implant connections

Chronic tooth loss is one of the common problems in adult complex cases.This issue often results in tilted adjacent teeth, elongation of antagonistic teeth, bone resorption in the edentulous zone, and even maxillary sinus pneumatization, in addition to a wide range of periodontal challenges.

Orthodontic treatment provides an ideal alternative to create more favorable soft and hard tissue conditions and pave the way for following periodontal, restorative care and implant surgeries. This lecture aims to demonstrate how to utilize orthodontic techniques to design and execute a comprehensive treatment plan to achieve a functional and esthetic occlusion for adult patients.

Learning objectives:

– After this lecture, you will be able to articulate the sequence of interdisciplinary treatment for complex adult cases.– After this lecture, you will be able to evaluate when to close large spaces orthodontically or insert an implant substitution based on clinical indications and patient preference.– After this lecture, you will be able to design minimally invasive treatment plans to restore a functional occlusion.