FP-1 rehabilitation explored at the ADI Team Congress 2023

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Posted by: Dental Design 1st April 2023

Dr Ramón Gómez Meda is a highly-esteemed international speaker in the field of periodontology, aesthetic dentistry and multidisciplinary treatment. He is an adjunct Assistant Professor for the Department of Prosthodontics at LSUHSC School of Dentistry in the USA and the founder of MEDA Training Centre in Spain.

Ramón will be among the speaker line-up for this year’s ADI Team Congress, which is being held on 4-6 May 2023 at the ICC in Birmingham. He will be discussing “A Paradigm Shift: Perio-Prostho Approach for Predictable FP-1 Rehabilitations”. He shares some of the difficulties associated with FP-1 restorations and aspects that clinicians must be aware of in order to fully maximise on the benefits available:

“FP-1 implant-supported restorations can be highly challenging for several reasons. In the short-term, because this kind of treatment option requires clinical knowledge in many different dental fields, including dental software, dental materials, periodontics, and prosthodontics, among others. In the long-term, bone resorption after tooth extraction may compromise the aesthetic result, making it almost impossible to use an FP-1 approach. Many therapeutic considerations have to be taken into account to avoid both short- and long-term complications.

“A thorough diagnosis allows the clinician to select the best treatment option for each patient, preventing future complications. Not every clinical case can be treated with an FP-1 rehabilitation, so contraindications must be carefully assessed. Aesthetic, functional and biological parameters should be explored before selecting the best treatment option.”

During his session, Ramón will talk about the digital workflow and how it can impact results of full arch dental implant treatment. Commenting on how digital solutions can improve the predictability of outcomes, he says:

“Digital workflows increase the predictability of this kind of full-mouth rehabilitation, because dental implants may be placed in a better position, improving the final shape and location of the emergence profile. Also, the printed or milled temporary restoration can be delivered faster while the surgeon reconstructs the hard and soft tissues.”

Delegates attending Ramón’s session can also expect to cover the prosthodontic steps necessary within a good diagnosis and treatment plan. In addition, the lecture will explore soft tissue augmentation techniques and how these can be utilised to ensure stable long-term results for a wide range of patients.

Ramón considers what else he hopes delegates will gain from his session and how it might benefit them in practice:

“I hope to be able to communicate how useful it is to incorporate new technologies, materials and software to increase the efficiency of our workflows as well as the predictability. In this way we can save time, reduce morbidities and lower costs to the patient, who is the leading beneficiary of an effective professional workflow.”

Other than Ramón’s lecture, the ADI Team Congress will explore a broad variety of topics relevant to the dental implant team. These will include biological construction of the peri-implant tissue, managing defects in the aesthetic zone, immediate and delayed dental implant protocols, the immune system behind osseointegration and management of aesthetic complications. These will be presented by globally renowned speakers, including Howie Gluckman, Tomas Albrektsson, Dirk Duddeck and several more.

This will be an event for learning, skill development and career progression, but it will also be an ideal platform from which to browse the latest products, materials and technologies. The major exhibition will host a selection of dental implant manufacturers, suppliers and training providers who will be more than happy to answer questions and provide any support delegates need. For further networking opportunities, there will also be various social events that will make it easy to meet new people and catch up with friends. For instance, Congress Drinks on Thursday 4 May will be held in the exhibition hall, followed by the Industry Party, “May The 4^th Be With You” at the iconic Birmingham Library. On Friday 5 May, the black-tie Congress Dinner “In a Galaxy Far Far Away” will be held at the ICC, providing another evening of food, dancing and fun with friends.

All of this encompasses what the ADI stands for – community, support, friendship, education and the advancement of the field. Looking ahead to the Congress, Ramón adds:

“I am excited to attend the event and to meet new colleagues sharing their experiences. I am looking forward to it. I want to thank the ADI for the kind invitation to be among so many talented clinicians.”