A knowledge of the factors that produce failure in fixed Prosthodontics enhances our ability to develop effective treatment plans, facilitates success, promotes optimal doctor-patient communication regarding anticipated treatment outcomes and provides early diagnosis of problems encountered during long-term maintenance. This presentation will identify the most common causes of failure and the most common complications encountered in fixed prosthodontics (conventional single crowns, conventional fixed partial dentures, all-ceramic crowns, resin-bonded prostheses, post and cores, and implant prostheses). Scientific studies will be used in identifying the factors responsible for failure, and whenever possible, clinical evidence will be provided.
Objectives
Identify the types of complications that occur in fixed prosthodontics and implant dentistry
List the factors that are most likely to cause complications
Develop strategies that can be used to minimize failures
Optimizing Success with Implant Single Crowns and Partial Dentures
This presentation will identify the design principles that create an environment of optimal success with implant single crowns and implant fixed partial dentures. Scientific evidence and clinical procedures will be used in support of the identified principles.
Objectives
Describe the design factors used to optimize success with implant single crowns and fixed partial dentures
Understand the clinical procedures that minimize complications in implant dentistry
Dr. Goodacre received his DDS degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1971. He completed a three year combined program in Prosthodontics and Dental Materials at Indiana University School of Dentistry and in 1974 earned his MSD degree. He began full-time teaching at Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1974 and has three times received awards from senior dental classes as the outstanding clinical instructor or outstanding lecturer. He received the Educator of the Year Award from the American College of Prosthodontists in 2003, The George H. Moulton Award from the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics in 2005, The Jerome M. and Dorothy Schweitzer Research Award from the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics in 2007, and The William J. Gies Award in 2008 from the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) for Outstanding Innovation as a Dental Educator.
He served as Chairman of the Department of Prosthodontics at Indiana University, and currently is Dean of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Past-President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, a Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontists, Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, and holds membership in the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.
He has served as a Director for the American College of Prosthodontists and is currently the Past President. He has served on the Executive Council of the Academy of Prosthodontics and is currently Past President of the Academy.
He co-authored the 4th edition of Johnston’s Modern Practice in Fixed Prosthodontics, has written textbook chapters for pediatric dentistry and endodontics, and served as an Editor of the International Journal of Prosthodontics for 10 years. He has over 100 publications, textbook chapters, and research abstracts and has given more than 300 invited presentations. Recent educational activities have focused on the development of interactive, navigable electronic education programs with particular emphasis on formatting, applications, and effectiveness.
