Course Director

The instructors for this course have no relevant financial relationships to disclose but are receiving reasonable honoraria for this presentation. Instructor honoraria is provided by Hiossen Implant.

Dr. Mohamed Hassan

Course Director

Course Objective and Goals:

Implant dentistry has become a widely accepted modality of replacing missing teeth. Due to the increased demand for implants, many general dentists are now performing the surgical aspect of implants. In order for the surgery to be successful, the practitioner has to be familiar with surgical protocols. Predictable success in implant dentistry should include a thorough examination, an accurate diagnosis, and following the appropriate protocol during both the surgical and prosthetic phases. Finally, knowing the reasons for failure may increase chances for success. This course is designed to help general dentists improve their success with implant dentistry.

Course Highlights:

1. Methodology of case selection and treatment planning to achieve optimum success rate
2. Examination of hard and soft tissues
3. Bone grafting in relation to implant placement
4. Handling of soft tissues during different stages of surgery
5. Implant positioning in relation to hard and soft tissues
6. Reasons for failure and how to avoid them
7. Implant and occlusion
8. Interdisciplinary implant dentistry
9. Proper implant positioning
10. Occlusion and implants