Learning outcomes:
At the conclusion of this session, the audience will be able to:

• Have knowledge of the pre-treatment data required for implant placement as patient therapy solutions. 
• Discuss the benefits and uses of the NobelGuide™ software implant placement treatment planning.
• Understand the evidence-based support of treatment using the NobelGuide™ and Immediate Function™ protocols.
• Explain the applications and uses of the NobelGuide™ in surgical guide construction.
• Discuss fabrication of the surgical templates.
• Have knowledge of the process for implant prosthesis construction.
• Summarize fabrication and placement of an immediate restoration.
• Describe final restoration design, construction and cementation.
• Identify role of the TiUnite® surface in soft and hard tissue integration.

Scientific evidence:
van Steenberghe, D., et al., A custom template and definitive prosthesis allowing immediate implant loading in the maxilla: a clinical report. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants, 2002. 17(5): p. 663-70.

van Steenberghe, D., et al., A computed tomographic scan-derived customized surgical template and fixed prosthesis for flapless surgery and immediate loading of implants in fully edentulous maxillae: a prospective multicenter study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res, 2005. 7 Suppl 1: p. S111-20.

Van Assche, N., et al., Accuracy of implant placement based on pre-surgical planning of three-dimensional cone-beam images: a pilot study. J Clin Periodontol, 2007. 34(9): p. 816-21.