Charles W. Schwimer, DMD, Adjunct Professor: No financial relationships to disclose
The lecture will present SPOT in a step-by-step protocol with short- and long-term follow up including CBCT and clinical analysis to demonstrate that the SPOT technique provides a simplified, precise, and reproducible drilling protocol for Socket Shield. Participants will learn how to avoid potential complications associated with Socket Shield techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the limitations of immediate implant placement
Explore the benefits of osseodensification and Socket Shield for immediate implant placement
Examine the biologic and clinical parameters when performing SPOT protocols for immediate implant placement