Restoring Complex Implant Restorations in the Partially Edentulous Arch: Treatment Planning for Short-Span Implant Bridges
About this Seminar
This focused, informative session provides an overview of best practices for restoring multiple dental implants in a partially edentulous arch. Designed for clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding of complex implant restorations, the presentation covers essential concepts, treatment planning strategies, and practical techniques. The lecture will explore key topics, including patient selection and diagnosis for implant restorations, the fundamentals of treatment planning for short-span implant-supported bridges, and the application of various prosthetic components. Additionally, the presentation will highlight effective communication techniques to improve case acceptance and treatment outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the critical steps in diagnosing and planning multiple-implant restorations
• Utilize digital workflows to identify outcomes and understand treatment limitations
• Implement proper restoration design to enhance access for hygiene and long-term periimplant tissue health
• Identify materials and prosthetic options suitable for complex cases
• Apply basic principles to improve treatment outcomes and long-term success
Join this concise session to strengthen your knowledge of restoring complex implant cases efficiently and effectively in a single, impactful 90-minute presentation.
Presenters
DDS, Cert. Perio, MS, FRCD(C)
DDS, Cert. Prostho., FRCD(C)
About Dr. John Tsourounakis
DDS, Cert. Perio, MS, FRCD(C)
Dr. John M. Tsourounakis graduated from Aristotle University in Greece with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2008. He completed his Masters Degree in Health Care Management from the University of New Orleans, College of Business, in 2011, graduating with distinction with an award in academic excellence. He then obtained his specialty Certificate in Periodontics in 2012, and in 2013 he completed a postgraduate Fellowship in Dental Implantology, from Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry in New Orleans. Dr. Tsourounakis maintains a private practice at Southwest Specialty Group, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is a clinical instructor at the graduate periodontics program of University of Manitoba, College of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American board of Periodontology and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
About Dr. Jose Viquez
DDS, Cert. Prostho., FRCD(C)
Dr. Viquez graduated in 2010 from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica as a general dentist. He joined his father in private practice briefly before moving to the U.S. to further his education in prosthodontics. In 2013, he received a certificate in advanced prosthodontics after completing a three-year residency program at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry and a fellowship in oral surgery. Dr. Viquez is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and completed implant surgical training at the Misch International Institute. Dr. Viquez is currently in private practice in Winnipeg at the Southwest Specialty Group.