Kamsiah G Haider
Private Clinical Prosthodontist, Malaysia
Title: Digital Smile Design , Guided Surgery -delivering facial-driven implant treatment in failed dentitions
Biography
Biography: Kamsiah G Haider
Abstract
As part of the Digital Smile Design (DSD) digital implant treatment planning solutions allow for predictable prosthetic
results, DSD helps in visualizing the end product through a blue print. The transition of patients from failing dentition
to complete-arch implant rehabilitation often means that the patient is rendered edentulous and has to wear a removable
complete denture for a period of time. Many patients find this unacceptable. With the immediate loading concept it is possible
to offer our patients a third dentition on the day of extractions. Today, for many people suffering failed dentition, moving
towards edentulism, getting back their smile with a fixed prosthesis could be priceless. This treatment provides a fixed interim
prosthesis use throughout the rehabilitation process, allowing patient comfort and prosthodontic control. The prosthesis
is supported by the immediate implants that we placed which are all on the same day. The implants and prostheses were
functioning successfully after surgery. Combination of digital smile planning and guided surgery helps to make a complex case
which is carefully planned simpler and predictable in their implants placement and delivery of the prosthesis within the same
day. Modern implant-based dentistry has delivered something to the edentulous patient that conventional dentures have never
quite managed by comparison-substantially increased quality of life. A prosthesis held solidly in place by dental plants not only
provides the comfort and security a patient is likely to be missing with removable dentures, it also preserves bone. Add to the
equation emotional benefits -such as improved self-image, increased self-confidence and a renewed social life-and an implantbased
restoration becomes the clear choice.
