OSCSC           Westin Hotel                Costa Mesa                   1-17-2002

Meeting started at 9:00 AM

Introduction of morning speaker by B. Gantes, new study club secretary

Speaker 1: Dr Diego Velasquez (DV)

DV has a double training in prosthodontics and periodontics. He is now a practicing periodontist in Michigan

Lecture outline:

Implant success used to be perceived only as the placement of an implant in available bone, therefore leaving form, function and quality of life relegated to a secondary role. The use of tri-dimensional diagnostic imaging techniques, sophisticated grafting, sinus elevation and distraction osteogenesis techniques, immediate and progressive loading, improved prosthetic interfaces, screw alloys and all ceramic abutments are only a few examples of the currently available armamentarium that has contributed in making implant dentistry a predictable and highly successful treatment modality. On the other hand, when analyzing implant failure, it is difficult to single out one particular cause. Implant failure may be due to biological, mechanical or a combination of these factors. The purpose of today’s presentation is to discuss the management of biomechanical implant failure based on critical analyses of the literature.

• Review of Biomechanical aspect of implant failure
• Definition of terms
• Implant failure
• Controversies
• Summaries
• How to prevent failure rates
• Mechanical failures: wider implants, better screws
• Iatrogenic failures
• Patient adaptation
• Imaging software with CT scans
• Resonance frequency analysis
• Prosthesis fit
• Failing implant repair
• Limitations of repair
• Surface decontamination
• Recommendations
• Consent
• Maintenance
• Keep good record
• Implant placement
• Same position as a natural tooth
• Anatomical considerations/limitations
• Ideal implant placement
• Angulations controversies
• Case reports
• Esthetic zone 
• Socket grafting
• Block grafts
• Sinus lifts and elevation
• Platelets-rich plasma
• Q&A

Speaker 2: Dr Toshiro Yamada (TY)

TY is a general dentist practicing in Newport Beach .

Lecture outline:

Profile type Maxillary Prosthesis utilizing one piece milled titanium framework

Purpose: eliminate the need for bone graft; provides high level of flexibility in implant placement and abutment selection; reduce overall cost.

Usage of one-piece Procera milled framework helps to fulfill all above requirements

Meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM

Sides Notes: Members have requested to obtain a list of club members/guests with their emails. This would stimulate exchanges between members. Proposal will be submitted at next Board meeting