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. Kenneth J. Patterson

Course Director

Lecture Topics to be Covered

[DAY 1] April 19, Friday

[DAY 2] April 20, Saturday

[DAY 3] April 26, Friday

• Foundation Knowledge Introduction to Implant Dentistry Implant Concepts & Terminology Implant Characteristics & Systems
• Basic Implant Mechanics Surgical Anatomy Bone Characteristics & Density Surgical Armamentarium Suture & Membrane Selection Drilling Sequence Osseointegration
• Patient Safety Patient Protection & Informed Consent Sterile Techniques for Surgery/Operatory
• Preparation for Surgery Patient Selection & Case Assessment Diagnosis & Treatment Planning Prosthetically Driven Placement Radiographic Evaluation CBCT Scan Interpretation Anesthesia and Medication
• Implant Surgery Suturing Techniques Incision Design & Flap Elevation Implant Occlusion & Biomechanics Socket Grafting One vs. Two Stage Surgery Implant Surgery Complications
• Post-Surgical Post-op Care Implant Maintenance Infection Control Deciding when to refer out
• Implant Restoration Abutment Selection/Prosthetic Components Treatment Planning for Restoration

Hands-on Activities

• Abutment Selection
• Impression Taking
• Drilling Practice: Bone Density
• Drilling Practice: Accuracy Suture Practice
• Interpreting an X-ray
• Drilling Practice: Angulation Pre-op Case Review for Live Surgery
• Live Surgery on your own patient

Course Date, Location & Time

LECTURE SCHEDULE                 TIME[DAY 1] APR 19, FRI                            9AM – 5PM[DAY 2] APR 20, SAT[DAY 3] APR 26, FRI

LIVE SURGERY SCHEDULE[DAY 4] APR 27, SAT