In this episode of The Full Arch Podcast, host Dr. Steven Vorholt is joined by Dr. Aaron Miller to discuss managing dental implants for patients with complex medical conditions like diabetes and smoking.

Key Highlights:

• Diabetes Management: Understanding A1C levels and their impact on dental implant success. Dr. Miller shares his protocols for treating diabetic patients and setting thresholds for safe procedures.

• Smoking and Implants: Addressing the challenges of implant surgery for smokers and how to communicate risks and expectations effectively.

• Effective Consultations: Tips on conducting thorough patient consultations to manage expectations and improve outcomes for those with medical complexities.

• Implant Warranties: An overview of why implant warranties are typically limited and how to handle patient inquiries.

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Most full arch surgeons avoid maxillary sinus. But my guest Dr. Andrew Currie changed my mind about its relevance. 

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I catch up with Dr. David Wong, a leading periodontist from Tulsa, to explore the critical role of soft tissue management in full arch cases. We get deep into the "FATSAC" technique, which I think is a hilarious and apt acronym. We also talk about the timing of soft tissue grafts, and how to handle implant failures. 

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TFAPPER Jake G submitted a question asking about the path to full arch after dental school, what's better - Private Practice and lots of CE or a structured formal residency program to get started, so we invited two SPG docs who took two different paths! Dr. Grady Gores, Reno SPG Lead Doctor and Dr. Paige Moorhead, Tacoma SPG Lead Doctor join me today.

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This week, I sit down with three international lecturers—Justin Moody, Kristine Aadland, and Dan Holtzclaw—to discuss each of their own experiences and challenges of lecturing abroad.

We recorded late at night in Justin's Scottsdale home, so we get into some unexpected territory from navigating cultural differences to the perks of travel, our candid conversation shows what it's really like on the other side of the lectern.

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I sit down with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Leke Olowokere, to talk about his huge CE trip to Mykonos. Ever thought of traveling internationally for CE? We'll talk about the importance of continuous learning in full arch (and of course, how to keep it fun). You'll hear personal stories, key takeaways from the event, and how these experiences are shaping his practice. 

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I welcome back Dr. Danny Domingue to explore the cutting-edge world of dental screws. We'll get into the engineering marvel behind the Vortex screw, and talk about why proper torque and preload are critical!

Also, Dr. Domingue shares his journey in designing the Vortex screw, its benefits, and tips for practitioners. 

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Today we're tackling listener questions on full arch surgeries, focusing on practical/tactical tips for alveoloplasty and implant placement without guides. You'll learn how to translate treatment plans from CT scans to real-life procedures, using anatomical landmarks for accuracy. 

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Dr. Justin Moody and I talk about the impact of credentialing in implant dentistry. We get into the roles of the AAID and ABOI, the process of earning credentials, and the benefits these have brought to both practitioners and patients. Drawing from his experience as President-Elect of the ABOI, Dr. Moody offers practical advice for dentists looking to advance their careers. 

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Dr. Steven Vorholt and Dr. Aaron Miller talk about the details of their truly groundbreaking course: Intro to AOX.

From patient selection to post-operative care, this course is going to help general practitioners who are eager to get into implantology.

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