Preamble:
Oral implantology is one of the fastest growing fields in dentistry today. It is a true multidisciplinary branch which involves Surgery, Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Oral Radiology. It has given a new dimension to replacement of single and multiple teeth up to a full mouth rehabilitation. It has provided the ability to restore challenging clinical scenarios arising out of congenital deformities, trauma and pathology- the current rehabilitation of Mucormycosis is noteworthy. It is evolving very rapidly and improving its success rates to become now the most successful form of dental treatment in dentistry when performed well. This field has added a new dimension to revenue generated in dentistry and has poised itself as the most lucrative form of treatment offered in dentistry. The field has opened vast research opportunities in material science, bone regeneration, digitization and dental laboratory procedures.
This multidisciplinary branch requires a new approach to teaching and training which challenges the conventional single specialty kind of specialist training that is usually being provided. The need for a multidisciplinary team and approach is thus essential. To address this challenge a multidisciplinary team was formulated called the “Implant study group (ISG)” with representatives from all concerned specialties was formed at the JSSDCH. This group has designed this current program – “Comprehensive training in Implant dentistry (CTID)” for our students.
Goals:
The goals of this comprehensive implantology training are to provide the trainees with specialized knowledge, skills, and techniques related to dental implant placement, restoration and handling of complications that might arise. This will equip them with the expertise needed to provide predictable and successful implant treatment, improving patients' oral health and quality of life.
Salient features:
• Students will be trained in all aspects of treatment with dental implants which includes diagnosis, surgery, prosthetic rehabilitation, post implant care.
• A blend of experienced external mentors along with internal mentors from the ISG will teach on this course
• Students will place 4 dental implants from different implant systems during the course under Local anesthetic and subsequently restore these implants after the healing period under supervision.
• During this program 80 patients will be provided advanced dental implant rehabilitation at very subsidized rates enhancing the reputation of our institution as a provider of quality dental care at affordable rates.
Syllabus:
1. Evolution, concept and science of osteointegration and biological perspectives in dental implantology.
2. Evolution and scientific justifications for dental Implant design and components.
3. Art of case history taking from comprehensive long term treatment planning perspective.
4. Medical conditions interfering with surgical implantology.
5. Clinical assessment and comprehensive treatment planning.
6. Radiological assessment and treatment planning – with 2D and 3D radiographic planning and evaluation -current and future advances.
7. Clinical Protocols in surgical implantology – single implant, multiple implants.
8. Ridge augmentation bone grafting procedures.
9. Biomaterials, considerations and surgical techniques of Guided Bone Regeneration/Guided Tissue Regeneration.
10. Suturing techniques in implantology – tissue and membrane adaptation techniques
11. Types and method of selecting Implant size and number – surgical and biomechanical perspectives.
12. Splints for guidance for surgical placement of fixtures- Current and advanced methods.
13. Surgical techniques in dental implant insertion.
14. Prosthetic phase considerations and planning.
15. Impression making techniques in dental implantology – materials and methods
16. Occlusion for implant supported partial and complete denture prosthesis.
17. Peri-implant tissue maintenance and management of peri-implantitis with special emphasis on plaque control measures in implant patients
18. Soft tissue assessment and management – assessment of gingival phenotype and soft tissue grafting procedures for dental implants.
19. Work authorization for implant and implant supported prosthesis – definitive instructions, legal aspects, delineation of responsibility.
20. Complications and management.
Eligibility:
• Staff, Post Graduate Students and House surgeons who are working at the JSSDCH during registration for the course.Admission Process :
• 20 Students per batch will be selected on first come first serve basis on payment of the course fees.Duration of the Course:
• The duration of the course would be for 1 year which includes a 6-month post course mentorship.Attendance requirement:
• 100 % attendance requirement for all sessionsExamination/Evaluation process:
• Completion of Log book requirements for the course.• Case presentation and Viva Voce with external and internal mentors.