Roundhouse Cases: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. Monday Morning Minute, Dr. Todd Shatkin discusses the seamless process for handling roundhouse mini-implant cases with the help of the Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. lab. He walks through the essential steps for ensuring success when placing 10 to 12 mini-implants for a full-arch restoration, emphasizing the importance of good preoperative photos and impressions. Dr. Shatkin also explains optional diagnostic wax-ups for presenting treatment plans to patients.

Key steps include taking final impressions and bite registrations after implant placement, followed by a milled plastic try-in to verify vertical alignment, esthetics, and bite accuracy. For temporary restorations, Dr. Shatkin highlights using milled temporaries or adapting existing dentures with a lux material for immediate post-implant placement.

The episode shifts gears as Lenny Bici joins Dr. Shatkin to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. They discuss current year-end specials, including the Section 179 tax deduction for hardware purchases like the Generate 3D cone beam, and the benefits of having a backup surgical motor.