Over the past five decades, dental implant technology has advanced significantly, allowing for faster osseointegration and even immediate same-day prosthetics. However, implant placement in a severely atrophic anterior ridge remains a clinical challenge when using conventional methods. In these cases, clinicians often opt for a 6-unit bridge in the posterior region rather than attempting implants in a thin, low anterior ridge.
In this lecture, Dr. Kwang Bum Park, DDS, MS, PhD, professor at Kyungpook National University, School of Dentistry, South Korea, will present innovative techniques to facilitate implant placement in atrophic anterior ridges. Drawing on 40 years of clinical experience, Park will explore strategies that minimize surgical complexity, reduce financial and psychological burdens on patients, and improve long-term outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into achieving esthetic and functional success while enhancing patient satisfaction.
Dr. Kwang Bum Park graduated from Kyungpook National University, School of Dentistry in 1985 and completed his periodontics training in 1988. He served as a faculty member at the university until 1993 before founding Perio-Line, a private institute dedicated to clinical periodontics and implant dentistry training for private practitioners.
In 2000, Dr. Park furthered his studies as a visiting researcher at UCLA's Department of Periodontics. Upon returning to South Korea, he co-founded MIR Dental Hospital, now one of the largest private dental hospitals, and established MegaGen, an implant manufacturing company focused on developing less invasive yet highly efficient implant systems.
Dr. Park serves as president of MIR Dental Hospital, Daegu, and co-CEO of MegaGen Co. He also directs the MINEC Education Center and is an international member of the AAP, an active member of AO, and an honored doctor of the Japanese Society of Gnathology and Occlusion.
LOCATION:REB Auditorium & Zoom STATUS:CONFIRMED DTSTART:20250321T173000Z DTEND:20250321T193000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR