Episode Details

Clinical success in implant dentistry starts long before the procedure. It is built through proper planning, thoughtful case selection, clear communication, and a team that understands the process from consultation through final restoration.

In Episode 12 of Case Closed: From Consult to Crown, Ryan Pritchard and AJ Davino are joined by oral surgeon Dr. Gregory White to discuss the clinical and operational factors behind more predictable implant outcomes.

Dr. White explains why dentists must evaluate the available bone, prosthetic space, tissue, bite, implant position, and complete workflow before beginning a case. Just as importantly, every dentist needs a backup plan if the procedure does not go as expected. 

They also discuss how dentists can expand their clinical abilities without moving too far beyond their experience. Growth requires more challenging cases, but it should happen gradually with the right education, mentorship, and professional support. Knowing when to proceed, ask for help, or refer can be just as important as the procedure itself.

Case selection is another major part of the conversation. A case may be technically possible while still being the wrong one to accept. The patient’s health, expectations, behavior, and treatment history can all influence the final outcome.

In This Episode:

-Why implant success begins with detailed case planning
-How to prepare for complications before they happen
-Gradually expanding your clinical comfort zone
-When to proceed, ask for help, or refer
-How patient selection affects treatment outcomes
-Why the entire team must communicate consistently
-Translating clinical terminology for patients
-How CBCT technology supports predictable treatment
-Why one implant system can limit patient options
-Presenting alternative and phased treatment plans
-Working effectively with specialists and dental laboratories
-Real stories about unexpected implant complications

Ryan, AJ, and Dr. White also explore the importance of offering multiple treatment options. In some situations, a bridge, overdenture, partial, or phased treatment plan may be more appropriate than immediately pursuing the most expensive option.

Plus, Dr. White and AJ share stories involving an implant lost in the sinus, a dentist searching YouTube with the patient still in the chair, a stripped cover screw, and the unlikely connection between implant dentistry and the hardware store.
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