RipeGlobal Full Arch Lecture – Lincoln Harris 

Course Overview: The RipeGlobal Full Arch Lecture by Lincoln Harris is a comprehensive course designed to equip dental professionals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in full arch dentistry. This course is structured into six parts, covering various aspects of full arch cases, patient communication, treatment planning, techniques, and common challenges faced in the field. By the end of this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the principles and best practices involved in successful full arch dental treatments.

Course Content:

Part 1: Introduction and Fundamentals

1. What are the three things to consider before starting a Full Arch case?
2. Understanding the three F’s to pay attention to in full arch dentistry.
3. Case study analysis: Examining successful full arch cases.
4. The importance of photography in documenting and communicating cases.
5. Exploring the ethical implications of dentistry.
6. Execution with precision: Developing skills and discipline for full arch treatments.

Part 2: Patient Communication and Treatment Planning

1. Effectively explaining treatment requirements to patients, including the significance of smiling.
2. Emphasizing the importance of treating any periodontal issues before major work.
3. Utilizing dental assistants and writing comprehensive notes.
4. The role of cone beam imaging when discussing bone lengthening or implants.
5. Obtaining informed consent for every procedure.
6. Managing anxiety for both the dentist and the patient.
7. Time management: Scheduling adequate time for appointments.
8. Scaling up: Transitioning from single crown procedures to full arch treatments.
9. Sequencing: Lower teeth first or upper teeth first?

Part 3: Techniques and Best Practices

1. Simplifying full arch impressions.
2. Proper removal of gingival retraction cords.
3. Avoiding the use of matrix bands for core buildup to prevent gum bleeding.
4. Effective communication with patients to avoid arguments.
5. Fabricating high-quality temporaries.
6. Emphasizing the importance of case planning for optimal outcomes.
7. Understanding the indications for using a facebow.

Part 4: Q&A Session (Part 1)

1. Materials selection for different cases: crowns, bonding, or cement.
2. Choosing between chair-side and lab-made temporaries.
3. Tips for creating esthetically pleasing temporaries.
4. Determining the need for a facebow in full arch cases.
5. Managing patients seeking a smile makeover requiring full mouth rehabilitation.
6. Workflow sequence for bonding full arch of crowns.
7. Selecting and collaborating with dental technicians.
8. Differentiating between full arch and single crown/quadrant dentistry.
9. Workflow for full arch record taking.

Part 5: Q&A Session (Part 2)

1. Full crown preps in full mouth rehabilitations: always necessary?
2. Practical considerations for handling budget limitations in full arch cases.
3. Cleaning techniques for joined temporaries.
4. Removal of pins when replacing old amalgam fillings.
5. Open forum for additional questions.

Part 6: Advanced Techniques and Record Taking

1. Utilizing a leaf gauge for accurate measurements.
2. Step-by-step guide on using a leaf gauge effectively.
3. Understanding the purpose and benefits of a leaf gauge.
4. Taking centric relation bites and ensuring correct patient occlusion.
5. Checking for posterior tooth separation during full arch treatments.
6. Deconstructing a patient’s bite for bite deprogramming.
7. Pre-impression biting practice for optimal results.
8. Communicating expectations to lab technicians for precise record trimming.
9. Mastering the art of facebow registration.
10. Aligning the facebow with the technician’s articulator.
11. Ensuring straight