Digital Dentures: Protocols for Removable and Implant-Retained Prostheses
Format: 4 Videos • 4 Audios • 4 VTT Subtitle Files
Target Audience: Prosthodontists, General Dentists, Restorative Dentists, Dental Technicians, Residents and Fellows
Course Overview
This comprehensive course provides structured, practical training in fully digital workflows for complete dentures and implant-retained prostheses. Participants will develop a deep understanding of digital denture treatment approaches, from diagnosis and treatment planning to CAD/CAM fabrication and implant overdenture protocols.
The program emphasizes precision, efficiency, and predictability in digital denture design, fabrication, and clinical application, enabling clinicians and technicians to deliver aesthetic, functional, and long-lasting prostheses using modern digital technologies.
Who Should Enroll
This course is designed for:
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Prosthodontists managing complex edentulous cases and implant-supported prostheses
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General and restorative dentists transitioning from conventional to digital denture workflows
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Dental technicians and laboratory professionals working with CAD/CAM systems
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Residents and fellows in prosthodontics or restorative dentistry seeking advanced digital training
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply digital diagnostic and impression techniques for edentulous patients
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Design and fabricate removable and implant-retained dentures using CAD/CAM workflows
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Select appropriate materials for digitally fabricated dentures
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Implement step-by-step clinical protocols for try-ins, occlusion, and final delivery
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Integrate implants into overdenture workflows with predictable clinical outcomes
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Analyze clinical cases and apply digital workflows in everyday practice
Course Content
Lesson 1. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
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Principles of retention, stability, and support in complete dentures
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Anatomical factors affecting denture stability
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Evaluation of oral and facial structures prior to denture fabrication
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Pre-prosthetic surgery: indications, contraindications, and clinical impact
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Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO): definition, measurement, and clinical relevance
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Centric Relation (CR): recording techniques and clinical significance
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Anterior tooth positioning and aesthetic principles
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Functional occlusion and balanced occlusion concepts
Lesson 2. Milling and 3D Printing of Digital Dentures
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Conventional fabrication techniques and limitations
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Milled digital dentures: CAD/CAM protocols for denture bases and teeth
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3D-printed dentures: workflows and fabrication steps
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Step-by-step demonstrations of milled and printed dentures
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Advantages and limitations of digital dentures
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Comparison between analog and digital workflows
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Clinical case analysis
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Practical tips and troubleshooting
Lesson 3. Clinical Workflows for Conventional and Immediate Dentures
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Three-appointment digital workflow protocols
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Two-appointment digital workflow protocols
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Intraoral scanning for edentulous patients: clinical techniques
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Immediate digital dentures using digital impressions
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Case-based demonstrations of varied clinical presentations
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Application of digital workflows in routine and complex cases
Lesson 4. Implant Overdentures
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Indications and advantages of implant overdentures
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Diagnosis and treatment planning for overdenture cases
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Restorative space assessment
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Biomechanics of implant overdentures
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Denture-to-implant attachment systems
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Clinical procedures for overdenture fabrication and delivery
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Aesthetic considerations and patient preferences
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Occlusal design for stability and function
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Verification of fit and occlusion
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Clinical case analysis
Key Features
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Fully digital workflow from diagnosis to final prosthesis
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Case-based learning with practical clinical focus
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Step-by-step protocols for removable and implant-retained dentures
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Emphasis on precision, efficiency, and predictability