OVERVIEW
This course is designed to provide the participants the knowledge and confidence to place the ERA Implants that will support an overdenture. The ERA Implant is a tool to help address quality of life is issues as it pertains to denture patients using the only mini overedenture implant approved by the FDA for permanent use. It will identify for the general dentist which cases are ideal for them to do and which ones should be referred. The participants will also be trained in the use of IMPLANT LOGIC SYSTEM’S “VIP” (virtual implant placement) soft ware which will allow the dentist to take a standard DICOM CT image and be able to treatment plan the implant three dimensionally and make a surgical guide. This also allows the Laboratory technician to proactively participate in the not only the delivery of the finished denture, but also the treatment plan. There are over 40 million Americans that are edentulous and looking for a life style altering solution.

OBJECTIVES
• Learn why the ERA attachment is unique for this application
• To use the VIP (virtual implant placement) software
• Treatment planning
• Treatment sequencing
• Treatment presentation
• Fees and time considerations
• Marketing
• Placing implants
• Retro-fit denture
• Learn how to place angle corrections predictably
• Placing and picking up male ERA attachments
• Flapless technique for implant placement with and without VIP surgical guide
• Flap design
• To use the paralleling device to aid in implant and abutment placement
• To use the Eclipse Prosthetic Resin System

PRESENTER
JOSEPH L. CARRICK, D.D.S., attained his DDS degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1977. He maintains a private practice with an emphasis on the cosmetic dentistry in the Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Carrick has served in various capacities for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), as President from 1998 to 1999 and currently on its Board of Governors. He is also an Examiner for Accreditation for the AACD, and has served as Editor of the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. His honors include, Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Diplomate status of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $647.50
Dentist: $279.50 - 20% = $518.00
Dentist: $279.50 - 15% = $550.00

CREDIT (Course Code: 124326A)
AGD Code: 690 Hours: 7

The Dental School thanks Sterngold for its educational grant

TWO STEP SAVINGS
Register before November 29, 2007 to receive a 20% discount.
Register before December 27, 2007 to receive a 15% discount.