DFW Oral Surgeons Study Club is pleased to present:

Zirconia VS Titanium Implants: Evidence-Based Selection

Program summary: Titanium implants remain the clinical “workhorse,” but zirconia implants are gaining traction—driven by esthetic demands, soft-tissue considerations, titanium sensitivity concerns, and patient preference for metal-free options. This 90-minute, case-based lecture will compare zirconia and titanium implants through a practical restorative lens: material science that matters clinically, implant design and connection differences, osseointegration and soft-tissue behavior, complication patterns, and how prosthetic workflows change depending on the implant platform. Attendees will leave with clear indications, contraindications, and a decision framework they can use immediately when treatment planning implants in the esthetic zone and beyond.

Learning Objectives:

• Compare zirconia and titanium implants in terms of material properties that impact clinical performance (strength, fracture risk, plaque affinity, corrosion, wear, and esthetics).
• Identify patient and site-specific indications/contraindications for zirconia implants vs titanium implants.
• Apply a practical decision tree for implant selection in the esthetic zone and high-risk situations (thin biotype, recession risk, limited restorative space, parafunction).
• Recognize common complication patterns unique to each material and implement prevention strategies (fracture, peri-implant disease risk, prosthetic limitations).

Enjoy dinner and 2 CE Credits for participation in this complimentary program

Time: 5:30PM-8:00PM

Location: Lantana Golf Club

For any inquiries, contact Mike Ogulnick at michael.ogulnick@dfworalsurgeons.com

847-373-7151

We eagerly anticipate your participation!

About Dr. Lico Castillo, DDS, MD

Dr. Lico Castillo is a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon with an impressive educational and professional background. During his time at Baylor College of Dentistry, he received several prestigious awards, including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Student Award, the Baylor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Academic Achievement Award, and the Academy of Dentistry International Student Servant Leadership Award. Dr. Castillo earned his Medical Degree and completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Missouri Kansas City. His extensive training has led him to specialize in outpatient anesthesia, dentoalveolar surgery, dental implantology, bone grafting, digital dentistry, and orthognathic surgery