Digital Full Arches

Samuel Akhondi

Full-arch implant therapy is one of the most demanding disciplines in implant dentistry — surgically, biologically, and above all, prosthetically. In this lecture, I’ll take you through my personal journey: how I started, how early complications shaped my learning curve, and how I gradually transformed my workflow through digital technology. Today, it’s not just about placing implants — it’s about designing prostheses that are biorestoratively sound, functionally efficient, and esthetically convincing. We’ll explore how abutment selection, pontic design, emergence profiles, and CAD/CAM manufacturing drive long-term success in full-arch restorations. From digital smile design to guided surgery and proper design of the provisional prosthesis, this session blends clinical insight with real-world experience to demonstrate one simple truth: PROS IS BOSS.