NPAW - Digital Workflow for Edentulous Patients and Terminal Dentition From Planning to Execution

Speaker

Abdulrahman Almalki, DDS, MS, FACP, FRCDC 

Dr. Abdulrahman Almalki is a board-certified Prosthodontist, a fellow of the

Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a Fellow of the American Board of

Prosthodontics. He graduated from Penn Dental Medicine in 2022 and currently

serves as an Assistant Professor at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University,

Saudi Arabia. With experience in private practice in both Saudi Arabia and the

United States, Dr. Almalki focuses on comprehensive dental rehabilitation,

digital dentistry, and dental implants, while actively contributing to research in

dental implant and digital prosthodontic workflows.

Disclosure: Dr. Almalki has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Description

The advancements in digital dentistry have transformed the rehabilitation of edentulous patients and those with terminal dentition, improving accuracy, efficiency, and patient outcomes. This presentation will explore the complete digital workflow, from initial assessment and treatment planning to prosthetic design and final execution.

Educational Objectives

1- Understand Digital Treatment Planning – Recognize the role of digital tools such as CBCT, intraoral scanning, and AI-driven analysis in diagnosing and planning treatment for edentulous and terminal dentition patients.

2- Explore CAD/CAM Prosthetic Design – Learn how digital design and fabrication enhance precision and efficiency in full-arch prosthetic rehabilitation.

3- Apply Guided Implant Surgery Techniques – Gain insights into digital surgical planning and the use of guided implant placement for predictable and efficient treatment.

4- Evaluate Immediate Loading Protocols – Understand the criteria and workflow for immediate implant loading in full-arch cases.

5- Enhance Clinical Efficiency and Patient Outcomes – Learn how digital workflows reduce chair time, improve prosthetic accuracy, and provide long-term functional and esthetic success.

Contact

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