Foundations for Advanced Implant Dentistry: translating didactics into practice

The aim of the course is to provide solid scientific foundations for evidence-based implant dentistry in relation to direct clinical applications. The clinicians will be able to implement these concepts in their daily practice, achieving continual high-quality implant dentistry and predictable treatment planning.

The course is structured in four modules and four lectures in order to provide a broad overview of the field, valuable for clinicians with different level of expertise.

TOPICS COVERED IN THE COURSE:

• Osseointegration and clinical implications;
• Implant surfaces and design: differences and evaluations;
• Immediate loading: biology and clinical decisions;
• Evaluation and management of hard and soft tissues;
• Treatment planning and implant biomechanics updated;
• Soft tissue thickness and keratinized tissue, flap management;
• Biology and microbiology of peri-implant tissues, the biofilm and differences/implications with natural dentition;
• Evaluation of peri-implant tissues: biology, homeostasis, and clinical implications;
• Prevention and management of implant failures and peri-implantitis;
• Prosthetic and surgical consideration for long term clinical success, peri-implant non-surgical treatment;
• Evidence and surgical treatment of peri-implantitis.