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GINTARAS JUODZBALYS Continuum Course: Get a Competence in Implant Dentistry
COURSE DIRECTOR Gintaras Juodzbalys, DDS, PhD, Professor, Kaunas University of Medicine, Juodzbalys Dental implant Institute and Dental Implant Clinic “Stilus Optimus” Kaunas/Lithuania
SPEAKERS Dr. Gintaras Juodzbalys Dr. Rimvydas Giedraitis Dr. Gediminas Skirbutis Oral hygienist Vaida Plioplyte
COURSE DETAILS
AIM
1. The Graduate Certificate of Integrated Dental Implantology course is aimed at providing a sound scientific grounding and clinical training in implant dentistry. This course is tailored to ambitious practitioners with some experience in implant dentistry, to achieve a high level of competence in implant treatment. This course will be a part-time course to cater to the needs of dental practitioners who will usually only be able to embark on part-time programs.
OBJECTIVES
2. On completion of the course the participant should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: • Understand the science of implant dentistry and to apply the knowledge in clinical practice. • Diagnose and provide proper treatment planning in implant dentistry. • Apply a multidisciplinary approach to the management of patients requiring implants. • Perform the surgical stages of implant dentistry. • Perform the restorative or rehabilitative phases in implant dentistry.
3. The Graduate Certificate will be awarded to successful candidates who have met the didactic clinical requirements of the program and have passed the necessary prescribed assessments. The program has received professional accreditation from the Lithuanian Dental Chamber – as “professional training”, CE Credit-130 hours.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
4. This will be a four months part-time program. The program will be conducted through lectures, literature reviews and clinical skills training.
COURSE COMPONENTS
5. The course consists of four components: 5.1 Didactic • Lectures will be conducted during all course duration. 5.2 Preclinical This will be implant system specific. • Practical training on surgical and prosthetic procedures. 5.3 Clinical This will include various aspects of clinical training. • During this period, candidate will undergo clinical training at the clinic. They will assist in surgical procedures, do clinical discussion. • All patients treated under this program will be informed that they are treated by dentists under supervision and this is part of the training program. This will be included in the consent form. 5.4 Assessment/ Examination
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
6. The Graduate Certificate will be awarded to successful candidates who have: • completed all didactic and clinical requirements of the program, including the presentation and completion of three cases • passed the Final Examination
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
8. Course, in this instance, is defined as payment of fees for the program of study. All graduate coursework students are expected to meet 80% of the minimum course requirements.
Curriculum
9. Didactic Component Introduction and Basic Sciences Development and Evolution of Implants Classification and Design Material Science Bone physiology and Healing Surface Modifications Success Criteria Contemporary Implant Systems Clinical Applications Longitudinal case studies Applied pharmacology: pain and others conditions control, pharmacokinetics and topical drugs application, premedication, sedation Urgent help (ABC algorithm and medicaments) Infection control Economic benefits from implant dentistry in clinical practice Ethics between dentists
10. Patient Selection and Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Objectives of Implant Procedures Indications and Contra-indications Medical and Psychological Evaluation Extraoral and Intraoral examination Bone Quality and Quantity Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment Planning General Surgical, Prosthetic and Periodontal Considerations Diagnostic Wax-up Treatment of various edentulous situations Sample Cases Discussions 10.1 Clinical Decisions Periodontal Disease – current concepts Periodontal Disease – diagnosis and treatment planning Endodontic Examination – clinical signs & symptoms Endodontic Examination – diagnostic tests & diagnosis Management of the Medically Compromised Patient Occlusion
11. Diagnostic Imaging Anatomy and Physiology Landmark References Panoramic and Lateral Cephalograph Periapical, Bitewing and Occlusal Film Tomogram and Reformatted CT Scan Precision and Resolution Radiographic Interpretations Images of implant Fixtures Practical using implant models Patient observation
12. Surgical Procedures Instrumentation Step-by-step surgical Stage I procedures Soft Tissue Management Hard Tissue Management Anatomic Limitations Guided Tissue/Bone Regeneration Basic Augmentation and Grafting Bone Spreading Prescriptions and Pharmacology
13. Management of the Deficient Alveolar Ridge Atrophic Ridges Height and Width Deficiencies Sinus Lifting and Augmentation Grafting Materials Soft Tissue Management Enhanced Healing Distraction Osteogenesis Recall Patients
14. Immediate Implants The causes of teeth los in aesthetic zone Alveolar process alteration after tooth extraction Extraction socket soft and hard tissue preservation possibilities after tooth extraction Bone augmentation in aesthetic zone before treatment and simultaneously with implant surgical installation Peculiarities of implantation in aesthetic zone: psychological, aesthetic, surgical and prosthetic Complex case preparation Radiological examination Clinical and laboratory examination Extraction socket classification and treatment algorithms Implantation methods depending on time: immediate, delayed, late implantation Surgical protocol and planning Incisions design and manipulations with soft tissues Bone and gingival condition influence on final result Periodontal biotypes and their response to surgical intervention or trauma Optimal implant selection in aesthetic zone Optimal implant position Implant positioning in sites with multiple missing teeth
15. Stage II Surgery Selection of proper abutments Temporal crown production and fixation Second surgical stage – soft tissue formation before prosthetic treatment Timing and methods: healing cap fixation, soft tissue formation on temporary crown Incisions design and manipulations Introduction to soft tissue plastic methods designed for periimplant soft tissue correction Crown lengthening operation Gingival recession treatment methods Flapless dental implantation: indications and technique Possible complications and their management in aesthetic zone Aesthetic result evaluation methods
16. Implant systems and implantologist work organization Concept of the Implant System of choice Comparison between different implant systems Armamentarium and components System specific Surgical Procedures Surgical Hands-on Workshop with Jaw Models Live Patient Surgical Stage I & II Demonstrations Team Work with Specialists and Other Members Trouble shooting
17. Restorative Procedures Healing and Progressive Loading Provisional Prosthesis Impression taking Transfer pick-up and repositioning Technique Abutment Selection Screw or Cement Prosthesis Single Tooth, Partial and Full Cases Fixed and Removable Designs Biologic Width and Periodontal Conditions Occlusal and Loading Considerations Laboratory Procedures Immediate Loading
18. Management of Complications and Implant Maintenance Surgical Complications (immediate, early) Delayed Surgical Complications Prosthodontic Complications Periodontal Considerations Professional monitoring Home Care and Hygiene Removal of Implants
19. In conclusion Discussion about patients informed consent Preparation for the final examination (examples of all tickets – familiarization with prospective questions) A rehearsal examination in writing Discussion
20. Final Examination Candidate must fulfill all clinical requirements as specified by the curriculum as a prerequisite for consideration for Final Examination. The Final Examination consists of: • written paper, • presentation of completed case • an oral examination.
LANGUAGE (one-in-three) English Russian Lithuanian
Audience: dentists who want to incorporate dental implants into his or her clinical practice.
LIMIT ATENDANCE: 10
COURSE VENUE
STILUS
OPTIMUS
Ph. + 370 37
323153, E-mail: gintaras@ stilusoptimus.lt
TUITION The fee for the course is 5000,-EUR (including course material, coffee breaks, lunches).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact: Phone/Fax +370 37 323153 GSM +37069956540 E-mail: gintaras@stilusoptimus.lt |
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