Whether you’re a novice or experienced in digital dentistry, this lecture will help you start, or grow, the use of technology in your dental implant practice. This presentation will discuss techniques for digitizing patients’ bone, teeth, and soft tissue, treatment planning using state-of-the-art software and using 3D printers to fabricate surgical guides in your office. Future applications of 3D printing will be explored to show what is currently possible and what to expect in the future.

Learning Objectives: At completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Understand multiple ways to digitize bone, teeth and soft tissue
2. Prosthetically plan implant placement using digital records
3. Appreciate how to utilize 3D printers in your practice
4. See future applications for 3D printing