Online CE Lesson

Finishing Implant Restorations 

This course will review the process of finishing implant restorations after fabrication from a CAD/CAM system. These finishing techniques cover applicable materials including lithium disilicate .   

Credit Hours: 1 

Presenter: James Klim, DDS (Click here to view speaker bio and disclosures)

AGD Subject code: 610 

Delivery Method: Electronically Mediated, Self Instruction

Date Published: 4/14/25 Date Reviewed: 4/14/25

Fee: Complimentary for members

There are no prerequisites for this course

Required Technology: Internet connection required. Works on desktop and mobile browsers

To receive CE credit, participants must complete the entire course and pass the post-course quiz with a minimum score of 70%

Provider: CADStar, 707-546-4582

No commercial support was received for this activity

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the appropriate finishing tools for each implant restorative material

  • Understand principles around tibase height and emergence

  • Learn the most efficient steps for polishing implant restorations

  • Understand firing indications and effects for current glaze systems

  • Review steps for post mill finishing including shaping, texturing and stain and glaze

AGD PACE Logo- CADStar is an approved PACE provider

CADStar Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2029. Provider ID# 373312

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Implant abutments on tibase by James Klim, DDS. Techniques for finishing implant abutments taught through this online CE lesson