
Prosthodontic management for partially dentate and edentate older adults
### Course Overview As the global population of older adults increases, so does the need for specialized dental care. This webinar addresses treatment options for restoring missing teeth and provides an overview of prosthodontic treatment options tailored to the needs of older adults. ### Learning Objectives - **Demographic Trends & Oral Needs of Older Adults** – Understand the impact of global ageing on oral health and prosthetic demands. - **Importance of Tooth Replacement for Function & Quality of Life** – Appreciate how restoring missing teeth supports eating, speech, aesthetics, and social interaction. - **Treatment Planning for Edentate & Partially Dentate Patients** – Learn how to assess and design prosthodontic solutions for different presentations. - **Prosthetic Options: Removable, Fixed & Implant-Retained** – Explore complete dentures, removable partial dentures, implant overdentures, and fixed prostheses. - **Application of the Shortened Dental Arch Concept** – Discover when and how to use a functionally oriented tooth replacement approach rather than full restoration. ### Facts & Details - **Course Type:** Webinar - **Duration:** 1h - **CE Credits:** 1 CE credit available - **Certification:** CE certificate - **Language:** English - **Sponsored by:** Curaden



