Atlas of Dental Implantology. Mastering Extreme Cases with Advanced Materials and Protocols

Atlas of Dental Implantology. Mastering Extreme Cases with Advanced Materials and Protocols

Category: Implantology

Instructor(s): Eiji Furuichi, Angelo Cardarelli, Robert Marx, Pablo Andrés Urrutia Figueroa, Manuel Feregrino Mendez, Daniel Robles Cantero

Course structure: Lessons: 8 lessons | Duration: 7 h 32 min

Course overview

Only the latest and most advanced approaches in treating extreme implantology cases!

Manage treatment protocols for difficult and extreme dental implant cases with the guidelines of renowned educators from all across the globe.

Course lessons

Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Implantology in Modern Dental Practice

• Basic surgical procedures in implant dentistry:
• Implant site preparation
• One-stage vs. two-stage implant placement surgery
• Flap design, incisions, and elevation.
• Protocols of prosthetically driven implantology and clinical aspects of implant-prosthetic restorations
• Bone grafting techniques and soft tissue management around implants
• Complication management in implant surgery.

Lesson 2: Reconstruction of Severely Resorbed Mandible and Maxilla for Full-Mouth Implant Rehabilitation

• Analysis and management of soft tissue deficiencies accompanying the resorbed mandible and maxilla
• Principles and techniques of tenting using implants and evaluation of the tenting effect on the prognosis of dental implants
• Protocols and advantages of tissue engineering grafts
• Determining the optimal particle size of allogeneic cancellous bone
• Protocols for the application of titanium mesh for graft protection
• Clinical case analysis:
• Reconstruction of severely resorbed mandible
• Step-by-step protocols for implant rehabilitation in the mandible.

Lesson 3: Implant Placement in High-Risk Patients for Jaw Necrosis

• Difference between the implant risk of Drug Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (DIONJ) vs. Osteoradionecrosis (ORN)
• The proven value of drug holidays for patients at risk for DIOJ
• Progressive risk for ORN over time
• Accepted protocols for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to reduce the risk for ORN
• Application of Hyperbaric Oxygen and Pentoxifylline to reduce the risk for ORN and analysis of the clinical results
• Exploration of adjunctive therapies for managing DIONJ and ORN
• Review of case studies illustrating successful management strategies for DIONJ and ORN.

Lesson 4: Implant Complications in Aesthetic Zone and Protocols for Their Management

• Defining the main complications of implantation in the aesthetic area
• Assessment and diagnosis of deficiencies through the Pink Esthetic Score (PES) and White Esthetic Score (WES)
• Implant dehiscence issues and their management
• Step-by-step protocols for explantation and implant-site management
• Clinical integration of GBR techniques with implant placement
• Comprehensive strategies for effective soft tissue management around the implant.

Lesson 5: Khoury Technique and Vertical GBR: Advantages and Drawbacks in Clinical Practice

• Principles of the Khoury approach and Vertical GBR technique with PTFE TI reinforced membrane
• Selection of biomaterials and membranes used in the Vertical GBR technique
• Timing considerations and essential requirements for applying the Khoury Technique and Vertical GBR technique
• In-depth understanding of bone harvesting for successful implantation prognosis
• Review of recent literature advancements in the Khoury technique and Vertical GBR technique
• Comparative analysis of outcomes between the Khoury Technique and alternative GBR approaches
• Case studies demonstrating the application of the Khoury Technique and Vertical GBR technique in various clinical scenarios.

Lesson 6: Immediate Alveolar Reconstruction (IAR) in Aesthetic Implant Rehabilitation

• Classification of compromised sockets based on severity and anatomical considerations
• The importance of precise incision design to facilitate access and optimize surgical outcomes
• Protocols for the application of the immediate alveolar reconstruction (IAR) technique in post-explantation implant sites to enhance tissue regeneration
• Immediate loading of implants following alveolar reconstruction procedures
• Protocols of trilaminar block bone technique
• Protocols to manage complications that may occur during immediate loading
• Protocols for management of complications associated with immediate alveolar reconstruction and strategies for their prevention.

Lesson 7: Allograft: An Alternative Approach for Alveolar Bone Reconstruction

• Classification of different types of allografts
• The main properties of allografts for alveolar bone reconstruction
• Differences between allografts, xenografts, and autologous bone
• Biological behavior of allografts for alveolar bone reconstruction
• Horizontal bone grafting using the split crest technique
• Protocols for horizontal augmentation techniques
• Advantages and indications of using allografts
• Management of severe horizontal atrophy cases and both short-term and long-term complications.

Lesson 8: Customized Implants in NO Bone Patients

• Subperiosteal implant technology: history, development, and current state in clinical practice
• Patient selection and evaluation for custom subperiosteal implants:
• Anatomical considerations
• Risk assessment.
• Design and fabrication of custom subperiosteal implants using digital imaging and 3D modeling techniques
• Step-by-step clinical case analysis of customized subperiosteal implants:
• Protocols for flap design
• Protocols for bone preparation and remodeling
• Protocols for implant positioning
• Protocols for managing complications and avoiding them during and after operations.

Who is this course for?

This online course is designed for dentists and dental professionals interested in implantology, clinical decision-making and evidence-informed dental practice.