Introduction to Oral Implantology 2 day Course

 

A brief history of Oral Implantology with emphasis on why we use the root form implant that is most commonly placed today.

 

Diagnosis and treatment planning.

What to look for in the medical and dental history and which cases are appropriate for dental implants

 

Socket grafting.

A predictable and very economical technique of socket grafting will be presented with a hands on workshop to prepare extraction sites for future implant placement.

 

Soft tissue considerations.

The effect of soft tissue on the surgical and restorative outcome will be discussed as well as possible preimplant soft tissue enhancement

 Incision design

Common incision designs related to single tooth implant placement will be discussed

 

Implant placement.

The steps necessary to ensure successful implant placement including bone management and why dental implant integrate will be discussed so that there will be a sufficient knowledge of bone healing for implant placement.

 

Surgical closure.

Various suturing methods will be discussed and when to use which to allow for uneventful healing.

 

When and how to uncover implants.

Guidelines wil be presented as to when to uncover and restore implants that are based on sound biological principles

 

Hands-on Workshops

 

1. Socket grafting workshop with models including bone graft, membranes and suturing will be done on models.

 

2. Implant positioning guide construction

A simple non-computer guided stent will be presented and fabricated by each student for areas of abundant bone and soft tissue.

 

3. Surgical implant placement on models

Step by Step surgical placement with be done by each student on jaw models to for learning implant placement.

 

 

Implant prosthetic treatment planning

Parts and pieces - clearing up the confusion.

A discussion of the nomenclature of Prosthetic Implant Dentistry to enhance communication between the various members of the implant team. This is crucial for members of the dental team including Assistants and various staff members

 

Abutment and material selection.

Various abutment types will be discussed including Stock, Custom and CAD/CAM abutments.

 

 Implant retained overdentures

The advantages and disadvantages of various types of overdentures will be discussed

Impressioning techniques.

The open tray, closed tray, Implant level, abutment level and prepped abutment techniques will be discussed and  taught with hands on exercises.

 

Temporization

A brief discussion of temporization of implants.

 

How to avoid complications.

Avoiding and dealing with surgical and prosthetic complications related to dental implants.

 

Which cases to do and which to refer.

Knowing which cases to avoid is important to avoid problems. We will discuss when to refer of not treat patients with dental implants.

 

Hands-on Workshops

Implant impressioning

Open, closed tray, implant, abutment level and prepped abutment impressions will be taken on models.

 

Implant overdenture workshop

A pickup impression of a 2 locator overdenture will be made on a model. This simulates the procedure that is done chairside. Common mistakes and clinical tips to make the procedure go smoothly will be pointed out.