Surgical-Prosthetic Synergy in Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation
Bobby HS Birdi, DMD, MSc, FACP, DABP, FRCDC
Vancouver, Canada

Wednesday, Nov. 2
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. CT

Full-arch implant rehabilitation utilizing immediate loading protocols has become mainstream treatment for many clinicians today. This presentation will highlight the synergy between both surgical and prosthetic aspects of care, utilizing new innovations in both digital and analog protocols. The practicality of digital workflows in both surgical and prosthetic arenas will be discussed, and new pearls will be revealed to aid in streamlining this treatment modality.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Discuss the practicality of digital vs analog workflows.
• Relate the surgical and prosthetic requirements for repeatable and predictable immediate loading.
• Explain the surgical innovations and synergy with the prosthetic aspects of therapy.

Biography: Dr. Birdi received his DMD from the University of Saskatchewan and his post-graduate specialty training in both periodontics and prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Dr. Birdi practices at the BC Perio Dental Implant Centres in Vancouver.