Presented by: Jimmy Stegall, CDT

CE Credits: 1

Analog implant impressions remain widely used in North American practices because, when executed correctly, they can deliver excellent results. However, outdated techniques and overlooked steps can compromise accuracy and case outcomes.

In this webinar, Jimmy Stegall, CDT, a 40-year dental lab veteran and 2024 NADL Educator of the Year, walks through the proper analog implant impression protocol from start to finish. Topics include coping management, tray selection, material flow, impression post verification, retrieval, and chairside quality checks. The presentation also explores how the Mira Tray system from Hager Worldwide addresses common failure points in the traditional open-tray technique.

Whether you are a dentist using analog impressions or a lab technician receiving them, this course provides practical protocols to improve consistency, accuracy, and communication between the practice and laboratory.

Why Take This Course?

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn:

• Identify common failure points in analog implant impressions and their impact on case outcomes.
• Recognize when analog impressions remain appropriate compared with digital alternatives.
• Demonstrate proper open-tray impression techniques, including post placement, tray selection, material loading, and retrieval.
• Explain how transparent foil trays improve post visibility and reduce material flow errors.
• Apply a chairside verification checklist to assess impression quality before patient dismissal.

About the Presenter

Jimmy Stegall, CDT is founder and owner of Here To Serve Dental LLC in Rock Hill, South Carolina. With more than 40 years of dental laboratory experience, he was named the 2024 NADL Educator of the Year. Jimmy lectures at dental trade shows, leads CE and hands-on training programs, and consults with dental laboratories and practices on operational and technical matters.