In this six day, two part, continuum course, Mr. Mehrhof portrays his theoretical and practical approach to a fixed implant-retained full-arch restoration.

Emphasis will be placed on the philosophy of his PBLG-structure as well as the importance of backward planning in consideration of the dynamic aspects of nature.

Each course participant will fabricate, in a step-by-step procedure, a fixed implant-retained superstructure based on the PBLG-Concept. Between the courses each participant will cast the framework.

Practical Part 1

• Fundamentals of fabrication of the master cast
• Contouring the emergence profile on the cast
• Fabrication of the primary structure (abutments)
• Fabrication of the meso-structure (based on the galvano-technique)
• Modeling of the tertiary structure and integration of horizontal screwed bolts
• Preparation of the framework for investing and casting

Practical Part 2

• Processing of framework and preparation for ceramic work
• Building the white and pink ceramic
• Luting of tertiary structure to the meso-structure
• The finish

Course Abstract

The clinical success of osseointegrated implants has been well documented. The focus in implant-supported restorations has shifted to the satisfaction of increasing aesthetic demands within the shortest period of time with the most predictable procedures. As we all strive to shorten treatment time and minimize the number of visits per patient our team has established treatment protocols for restorations in edentulous patients. These protocols permit a predictable treatment plan and outcome considering aesthetic and biological factors. The bone morphology - including bone quantity and bone quality - is the leading prospect of all treatment modalities. Adequate bone volume for placement of implants is imperative. Surgical procedures to enhance the bone volume and prosthetic driven implant placement will be discussed. Case presentations will demonstrate our concept used for aesthetic implant-supported restorations including surgical, prosthetic and technical aspects. The preoperative steps of planning and treatment are shown as well as the results we have achieved with this method emphasizing on treatment modalities for removable vs. fixed implant supported superstructures.

Included with each course:

• Full days of Education
• Stay at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Foster City
• All course materials, equipment and instruments
• All transportation to and from the San Francisco (SFO) airport and the Crown Plaza Hotel, and to and from the Crown Plaza Hotel and IDEA each day
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by IDEA's in-house Executive Chef and served in our private dining room
• Maximum of 16 participants per course!
• Personal interaction with the lecturer
• Meet other professionals in your discipline
• Discuss cases, techniques and issues relevant to your practice
• All Honorariums are paid by IDEA. Just "Pure" Teaching

Price:

• Pay in Full - US$ 6,795.00
• Pay Deposit - US$ 500.00
• Pay in Full w/ No Hotel - US$ 5,995.00
• Pay Deposit w/ No Hotel - US$ 500.00