This course, which is based on an internationally recognized curriculum, witll be presented in a modular fashion offered throughout the year. Implant education for both the surgical and restorative phases of treatment will be carried out in a generic manner, that is, to discuss issues central to implant dentistry rather than over-emphasising system-specific issues. Speakers have been invited with a…
This course, which is based on an internationally recognized curriculum, witll be presented in a modular fashion offered throughout the year. Implant education for both the surgical and restorative phases of treatment will be carried out in a generic manner, that is, to discuss issues central to implant dentistry rather than over-emphasising system-specific issues.
Speakers have been invited with a wide range of implant experiences and system uses. The importance of the restorative dentist abd a restoratively driven treatment plan in dental implant therapy is emphasised. Each of the modules will provide core information, however during later stages of the course issues inherent to four major implant systems will be discussed at length. This course has been organised to provide information relevant to more experienced practitioners and also is to encompass issues related to maintenance and dealing with implant dentistry complications.
Central to this course will be the emphasis on appropriate treatment planning to ensure clinical success in this ever expanding field. At the conclusion of the course, successful completion of an open-book on-line assessment will fulfil the requirements for award of the ITI Certificate in Implant Dentistry.
Curriculum Framework
Goal/Learning Outcomes
Theoretical: Foundation level knowledge in implant dentistry
Clinical: To be able to maintain peri-implant tissue health and implant prostheses; and manage simple complications. To be able to restore Straightforward single tooth cases
Course pre-requisite None
Assessment
Standardized on-line examination, assessment of hands-on activities Melbourne Dental School CPD certificate and ITI Certificate in implant dentistry, foundation level on successful completion of the assessment
Module 1
An outline of the variety of clinical application of implants for fixed and removable replacement of teeth.
Comparisons with conventional tooth replacement modalities
Understanding osseointegration, bone and bone healing
Soft tissue around teeth and implants – similarities and differences
Mechanical behaviour of tissues and prostheses
Implant survival and success
Current evidence implant and prosthesis survival and success
Baseline records (probing pockets, radiographs) and monitoring
Oral hygiene education
Routine debridement
Protocol for mucositis management
Protocol for peri-implantitis management and referral
Hands-on instruments for implant monitoring and maintenance, plaque and calculus removal
Occusal assessment
Biophysical differences teeth and implants
Risks posed by occlusal forces, parafunction
Recommended guidelines
Module 2
Anatomy in relation to implant dentistry
Pharmacology with relevance to implant dentistry
Radiography – ALARA, ALADA, 2D and 3D imaging for implant dentistry
Biosafety, general principles for dental practice, aseptic protocols, clean versus sterile
Oral Surgery – routine knowledge and skills, equipment and instruments for dentoalveolar surgery, general principles of flap design
Hands-on Aseptic protocols, hand scrubbing and disinfection, gowning and gloving exercises
Selecting an implant system – outline of criteria (with weighting) that would guide selection
Legal and ethical aspects – documentation and record keeping, including photographic records, informed consent
Module 3
Structured assessment – anamnesis/patient history and social factors
Medical risk factors – common systemic risk factors that may influence dental implant management
Dental risk factors – oral hygiene, chronic periodontitis, caries risk, salivary flow, parafunction
Site assessment – to focus on restorative assessment, but no to include elements of the soft tissues and the underlying bone
Risk assessment – SAC clarification, online tool, esthetic risk assessment (ERA)
Additional investigations – diagnostic articulated dental casts, wax-up and set-up, radiographic templates, photography
CBCL (Case based collaborative learning) – Cases to be provided for participants to discuss in groups and to assess case complexity and establish risk profile (includes dental chart, radiographs, photographs etc)
Module 4
Surgical protocols
Tooth extraction protocols
Provisionalisation during surgery
The true state of play at immediate loading
Hands-on implant placement
Measure of osseointegration
Surgical restorative correspondence
Interim measures prior to restoration including healing abutment selection
Clinical tips and hints
Module 5
Implant impressions
Implants in the wrong place
Current concepts in implant connection and abutments
Implant provisionals
CAD
Interface with the lab
Material choices
Delivery of an implant crown
Having the right hardware – torque wrenches and drivers
Screw mechanics
Module 6
Biological complications
Restorative complications
Managing complications
Maintenance protocols
Ongoing soft tissue appraisal and maintenance
Medical legal issues
On-line assessment/examiniation to be taken on participants own lap top or mobile device.
Module 1: Thursday 24 May 2018 (Full day 9.00 am - 5.00 pm)
Module 2: Friday 1 June 2018 (Full day 9.00 am - 5.00 pm)
Module 3: Thursday 5 July 2018 (Full day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Module 4: Thursday 9 and Friday 10 August 2018 (Two full days 9.00 am - 5.00 pm)
Module 5: Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 September 2018 (Two full days 9.00 am - 5.00 pm)
Module 6: Thursday 4 October 2018 (Full day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
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