• A course at Straightforward Level to provide an introduction into the implant maintenance aspects of dental implantology
• An understanding of how to provide a new treatment option for your patients within your practice
• Interactive, group lead discussion incorporating lectures
• Undertake routine ongoing care of implants
• Detect early signs of complications and prescribe or arrange appropriate treatment  

• Clinicians who are required to look after implant patients
• Suitable for Hygienists to attend as a team approach  

• Identify different generic implant systems and understand their specific requirement for care
• Appreciate the contribution of the dental hygienist in ongoing care of implants
• Recognise the successful, surviving and failing implant
• Detect early signs of biological (peri-implant) and mechanical (implant and superstructures) complications and recommend appropriate referral or care
• Discuss general  surgical and restorative aspects of implant treatment with patients
• Advise patients on appropriate oral hygiene aids and regimes

Course Outline     

• Implants and their restorations need ongoing monitoring and care. Whilst exempt from dental decay they are still at risk from peri-implant inflammation leading to bone loss and damage from occlusal forces. The successful implant with sound peri-implant mucosa, stable marginal bone and a sound restoration may go on indefinitely. On the other hand, an implant affected by peri-implant inflammation and advancing bone loss or a chipped, loosened restoration are at best surviving and at worst destined for failure.Introduction to implants and design features
• Recognise different generic implant systems and understand their respective requirements.
• Implement the role of dental hygienists in ongoing care of implants
• Distinguish between successful, surviving and failing implants
• Detect early signs of biological and mechanical complications