GAP Australasian-Dentist-Mar Apr 2019

Category AustrAlAsiAn Dentist 93 to determine the final tooth position. A CBCt was recorded and merged with the smile design to check for bone to support the restoration. the patient had adequate bone for 5 almost parallel implants spaced far enough apart to predictably replace from tooth 16 to 26. Once consent was acquired the surgical guides and prosthesis was fabricated. surgery was performed under general anaesthesia, during which the remaining teeth and tooth roots were removed, bone re-contoured, implants placed, prosthetic abutments placed and finally the prosthesis inserted. the process took approximately 2 hours in total. the patient returned 3 times over 4 months for reviews after which the prosthesis was removed and the implant osseointegration was verified. An OPG was taken to verify the fit of the prosthesis on the implant abutments (Figure 7.). the prosthesis was also modified to increase the amount of space between the intaglio surface and gingiva as the patient was not very adept at cleaning her new “teeth”. At the conclusion of the process the patient was able to smile again with confidence (Figure 8.). u Part 3 will show the application of the implant bridge to patients who required grafting and how it can be used with both simultaneous as well as delayed grafting protocols. lInICal About the author Dr Philip Tan is a registered Prosthodontist from Melbourne. He completed his undergraduate education at Melbourne University before embarking on specialist prosthodontic training at the University of Iowa. Philip works full-time in his private practice in Cheltenham and enjoys providing all aspects of prosthodontic care. He is a passionate exponent of digital dentistry and lectures throughout Australia and internationally on the topic. Figure 7 Figure 8 People with a passion. That’s the Credabl way. credabl.com.au 1300 CREDABL (1300 27 33 22) Practice Purchase • Commercial Property • Goodwill Loans • Overdraft Facilities • Home Loans • Car Loans • Equipment & Fitout Finance The issuer and credit provider of these products and services is Credabl Pty Ltd (ACN 615 968 100) Australian Credit Licence No. (ACL) 499547. Our specialist lending team has deep experience in the dental sector so we understand what you need. We’re here to support you at every step of your professional and personal journey. From building your practice to growing your investments, discover the difference that Credabl can deliver for you. For details on Dr Philip Tan’s upcoming lecture events contact Rebecca: rebecca@specialistsmiles.com.au or 0432 144 534