Plan
Start with the restorative endpoint. Assess the case, the patient’s goals and the alternatives.
Before we meetBegin with
Begin with
a little preparation.
Ahead of our two days together, I have selected a few resources to introduce the biological, prosthetic and maintenance principles we will discuss through the 7Ps framework.
Dr Arman Barfeie · OPRA
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The 7Ps of FP1.
Start with the intended restorative result, then connect the biological, surgical and prosthetic decisions that support it. These seven principles will guide our case discussions throughout the course.
Preserve
Recognise the value of existing tissues and plan how to maintain them.
Position
Connect the prosthetic plan with three-dimensional implant placement.
Platform
Consider abutments, restorative space and the implant–prosthesis interface.
Profile
Understand how emergence contours and soft tissues influence one another.
Provisionalise
Use the provisional phase to assess, communicate and refine the result.
Prosthesis
Bring design, fit, materials, function and maintenance together.
Suggested reading
Please start here.
Zaninovich et al. · 2024
Classification system for maxillary fixed dental prostheses (opens in a new tab)
An introduction to prosthesis classification and its relevance to FP1.
Read resource ↗Barfeie, Wilson & Rees · 2015
Implant surface characteristics and their effect on osseointegration (opens in a new tab)
Arman’s review of implant surfaces and the biological basis of osseointegration.
Read resource ↗ITI consensus
Loading protocols for fixed prostheses in edentulous jaws (opens in a new tab)
Background on treatment planning and loading decisions.
Read resource ↗American College of Prosthodontists
Maintenance of Full-Arch Implant Restorations (opens in a new tab)
A guide to professional maintenance and ongoing care.
Read resource ↗Explore in more depth
For further reading.
EFP S3 clinical practice guideline · 2023
Prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases (opens in a new tab)
Focus on prevention and supportive peri-implant care.
Read resource ↗1st Global Consensus · 2026
Rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla — Group 4 consensus report (opens in a new tab)
Focus on Section 6.5: Maintenance.
Read resource ↗Arrive ready to take part
Bring your questions.
There is no expectation to memorise these papers or read every guideline in full. Please note any questions you would like us to explore during the course. Some journal articles may require institutional or subscription access; their abstracts provide a useful starting point.
Laptop and charger
Please bring both. Your workbook and access to teaching software are provided during the course. Follow your joining instructions for any specific software preparation.
Check your joining instructions
Venue and arrival arrangements depend on your course date. Check both teaching days and tell the academy about dietary requirements in advance.
Stay in touch
An optional course WhatsApp group is normally arranged one to two weeks before the course. Email remains available for support. Post-course support runs for 30 days, and brief discussions are welcome afterwards.