First Certificate in Implant Dentistry

Topics

• Osseointegration and bone biology
• Histological differences between teeth and implants
• Anatomy related to implant surgery (Part 1 & 2)

Learning objectives

Understand the biology of bone healing after tooth extraction and its influence on the alveolar process.

Understand the phenomenon of osseointegration and the influence of surface topography, implant design and osteotomy site preparation.

Achieve knowledge on biological important differences between teeth and oral implants on a macroscopic, microscopic and histological level; its influence on surgical procedures.

Review important anatomical features in the field of oral surgery in general and implant dentistry in particular.

Topics

• Diagnosis and treatment planning (Part 1 & 2)
• Radiology. Interpretation of 2D and 3D images (Part 1 & 2)

Learning objectives

Pre-operative diagnosis and interpretation of prosthetic and radiologic findings is critical for long term implant success. After finishing this block you will:

• Know which kind of clinical diagnosis is appropriate for the individual patient’s situation.
• Get to know key-points for treatment planning in order to get optimal aesthetic results.
• Know fundamentals in radiology.
• Be able to read 2D and 3D X-rays correctly thus avoiding misinterpretations.

Topics

• Implant surgical fundamentals
• Incision design
• Implant placement
• Implant exposure techniques
• Suturing techniques
• Implant systems & Implant macro and microgeometry

Learning objectives

• Understand the different types of implants (bone and tissue level), connections (external hex, internal hex and cone morse), macro and microgeometry.
• Surgical instruments.
• Pre and post operative care.
• Incisions and flap design according to local anatomical characteristics.
• Basic rules for correct 3D implant placement.
• Surgical protocol for implant placement according to implant type and bone density.
• Selection of materials and types of sutures in implantology.
• Second stage surgery – enhancing soft tissue quality and quantity.

Topics

• Implant restorative techniques (analogue) including impression techniques
• Lab processing
• Placement of the crown and restoration materials, occlusion concepts
• Screw retained vs. cemented

Learning objectives

• Learn how to select the best type of restoration and material for the respective patient situation.
• Learn about the new CAD/CAM materials, their indications and limitations.
• Learn how to apply the digital workflow for the restoration of single and multiple implants.
• Introduce the titanium-base concept for daily practice.
• Discuss screw-retained vs cemented implant restorations, single and multiple-unit.

Topics

• Soft tissue considerations
• Atraumatic tooth extraction and socket healing (spontaneous)
• Ridge preservation
• Materials and technics for ridge preservation

Learning objectives

• Understand the possibility and limitations for Alveolar ridge preservation.
• Learn to make the right decision in each individual clinical situation.
• Be able to choose the right materials for the alveolar ridge presentation.
• Understand when to use an autogenous graft and when to use an artificial soft tissue.

Topics

• Peri-implant diseases: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and Prevention
• Treatment of peri-implant mucositis and periimplantitis
• Prevention and management of prosthetic complications

Learning objectives

Dental implants may experience biological and/or technical complications.

The objective of this module will be to elucidate how peri-implant diseases should be diagnosed and how to treat them once stablished. Moreover, the management of mechanical complications will be reviewed.

Special attention will be placed to understand which preventive strategies should be implemented in other to maintain peri-implant health and to assure the integrity of the implant reconstruction.