Bone Grafting - Hard Tissue Management

ITI Education Centre

£375.00 + VAT (€472.00)

6.5 Hours

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Bone Grafting - Hard Tissue Management

What is it, aim

Combination of lectures and hands-on exercises on pigs heads and jaws
The philosophy behind the need for Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) in combination with implant therapy
The long-term prognosis of alveolar ridge augmentation following Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) procedures (with or without bone grafts) in combination with implant therapy
Surgical principles and techniques
To develop practical surgical skills in treating various bone defects with Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)

Ideal for

Clinicians involved with the placement of dental implants
Clinicians wanting to increase their awareness and skills in this field
Practices wanting to expand the services they currently offer and be able to consider more patients for dental implants

What will I learn, objective

An understanding of the literature and clinical procedures in alveolar ridge augmentation and treatment of various bone defects with Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)
An understanding of the processes involved in Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) and the underlying science
A working knowledge of membrane types and supporting materials and their applications
Satisfactory clinical skills on the above mentioned surgical techniques

Course Outline

Setting the scene - Implant placement for aesthetic results, socket healing and why grafting is required
Basic surgical principles and flap design
Biomaterials
The timing of implant placement and bone grafting in the treatment sequence
Practical using pigs
Medical factors
Wound healing and postoperative care

Date	Location	Speaker	Level
10/11/2010	ITI Education Centre	Stephen Barter