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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.

 

  

 

  

 

 

ACCREDITATION

 

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.

• Case reports of three completed patients with treatment details are to be submitted for final assessment.

• 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
Dental Implant Clinic
Vytauto pr. 85-3,
LT 44238 Kaunas
Lithuania

Ph. + 370 37 323153,
+ 370 37 203277

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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STILUS OPTIMUS Dental Implant Clinic, Vytauto pr. 85-3, LT 44238 Kaunas, Lithuania

Phone/Fax +370 37 323153, GSM +37069956540, E-mail: gintaras@stilusoptimus.lt  http://www.stilusoptimus.lt