Dr. Scott Froum

Building Success from Day One: Case Selection Designed to Eliminate Surgical and Prosthetic Complications

Long-term success in surgical and prosthetic treatment begins well before the first incision or preparation. this lecture explores how strategic case selection serves as the foundation for predictable outcomes, reduced complications, and improved patient satisfaction. This lecture emphasizes that many surgical and prosthetic failures are not technical in origin, but rather the result of inappropriate case selection, incomplete diagnostics, or unrealistic treatment planning. By focusing on when not to treat, when to modify treatment, and when to refer, clinicians can significantly reduce biological, mechanical, and esthetic complications. Attendees will leave with practical frameworks and decision-making tools to enhance predictability, protect outcomes, and build lasting success from day one.