Webinar: Kiroku: Occlusion and Implant Dentistry, Avoiding Fractures, Failures and Refunds

20 January 2025
Occlusion and Implant Dentistry, Avoiding Fractures, Failures and Refunds

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Presented by: Josh Sharpling
Host: Hannah Burrow - CEO/Co-Founder of Kiroku
Date: 20 January 2025
Time: 19:30

Introduction

The lack of a periodontal ligament means that implants react to functional loads very differently to teeth. This means occlusion on implant restorations must be planned very carefully. Restoration fracture, wear, abutment screw loosening, abutment fracture, fixture fracture and crestal bone loss can all be a sign of occlusal overload on implants. This lecture aims to introduce concepts which will allow dentists to plan occlusion on their implant restorations, so they may last as long as possible, and avoid fractures, failures and refunds.

Learning objectives

• Increase understanding of implants and occlusion, allowing the planning and execution successful implant restorations

• Discuss occlusion terminology

• Discuss case studies for single tooth restorations, short span bridges, long span bridges, and full arch restorations

Biography

Josh Sharpling is a specialist prosthodontist with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered dental care. He completed his specialist training at Guy’s and St. Thomas' Hospital, alongside earning a master's degree in prosthodontics from King’s College London. Since completing his training, Josh has been practicing in a multi-specialist referral center on the south coast of the UK, where he focuses on comprehensive and complex dental reconstructions.

Josh’s training and experience have fueled his passion for mastering advanced restorative techniques, including the use of digital dentistry to enhance patient outcomes. He believes in a holistic approach to dental care, emphasizing treatment plans that are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and always tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each patient.

In 2023, Josh won the poster presentation prize at the ADI (Association of Dental Implantology) conference, further highlighting his dedication to advancing dental techniques and improving patient care. Additionally, he is an active member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), where he contributes to ongoing developments in the field of implant dentistry. He has attended and presented at both national and international conferences, sharing valuable insights and engaging with peers.

In addition to his clinical work, Josh is a dedicated educator and mentor. He has taught newly qualified and established dentists and contributed to master's programs in the UK. Recently, he joined RIPEGlobal as an educator, where he is involved in teaching students in the Fellowship of Modern Implantology and Fellowship of Restorative Dentistry programs.

Josh’s approach to dentistry is marked by a continuous commitment to learning and sharing knowledge, underscoring his dedication to advancing both his practice and the wider field of dentistry.

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