Understanding implantology (CPD15DEC18)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjecteCPD
DescriptionBasic Planning, Surgery and Implant Retained Prosthodontics. To discuss assessment, selection and planning for implant retained prosthetics.
Additional information

GDC outcome A and C

VenueGreat Victoria Hotel, Bradford  View details
Date & timeSaturday 15 December 2018, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersMr Ahmed Al-Khayatt & Rahat Ali  View details
Target audience

Recommended: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

To discuss the contemporary use of dental implants in Restorative Dentistry.

Objectives

After the presentation, delegates should:

  • Understand how a patient is prosthetically worked up and planned for dental implants.
  • Understand the different types of surgical/radiographic guides that are available for clinicians.
  • Understand the basic principles of dental implant surgery and recognise when it may be necessary to employ bone grafting techniques to optimise the patient’s bone volume.
  • Understand when a fixed implant retained bridge or an implant retained denture may be indicated for a patient.
  • Understand how different types of impression techniques may have to be used to fabricate an implant retained superstructure.
  • Understand the clinical stages involved in the construction of a fixed implant retained superstructure.
  • Appreciate maintenance issues relating to implant supported superstructures.