Nadim Z. Baba, DMD, MSD, FACP

Dr. Baba received his DMD degree from the Université de Montréal in 1996. He completed a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Prosthodontics and a master’s degree in Restorative Sciences in Prosthodontics from Boston University School of Dentistry in 1999. Dr. Baba serves as a Professor in the Advanced Education program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry in the Comprehensive Dentistry Department, and maintains a part-time private practice in Glendale, CA. He is the Past President of the American College of Prosthodontists and an active member of various professional organizations and a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists and the Academy of Prosthodontics. He is also a reviewer for the Journal of Prosthodontics, the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Section editor for Prosthodontics in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and was the Associate Editor for the Aesthetics/Prosthetics/Restorative section at the Journal of Dental Traumatology for 11 years.
Dr. Baba has received several honors and awards including: The David J. Baraban Award from Boston University, the Claude R. Baker Faculty award for Excellence in Teaching Predoctoral Fixed prosthodontics in 2009 from the AAFP, and the California dental Association Arthur A. Dugoni Faculty award in 2010.
He is the author of numerous publications and has lectured nationally and internationally.

The Digital Transformation of Complete Denture Prosthodontics

Dentistry has fully embraced digital technology, and its integration into one of the oldest treatments in dentistry is proof that it is here to stay. Digital dentures have seen exponential growth in the dental market with the number of commercially available CAD/CAM denture systems growing every year. Since the introduction of digital dentures, clinical and laboratory workflows have advanced and improved to help provide the patient with high quality dentures. This presentation will cover key aspects related to the current status of digital technology for the fabrication of complete dentures and discuss the advantages and limitations. Furthermore, this lecture will present an overview of the physical properties of milled and printed complete dentures that are becoming a valid option to restore edentulous patients.

Learning Objectives:

1. Single out the materials and processes available for the fabrication of digital dentures in a digitally oriented practice to reduce chair time and increase profitability.
2. Organize and implement a simplified high-quality removable prosthodontic service in a contemporary dental practice.
3. Compare the physical properties of milled and printed complete dentures to help determine their best applications.