Learning Implant Dentistry For The Restorative Dentist - Part II 2017

Learning Implant Dentistry For The Restorative Dentist - Part II 2017 is organized by Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and would be held on Apr 1, 2017 at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC - Los Angeles, California, United States Of America. The targeted audience for this medical event basically for Dentists. This CME conference has been approved with 7 Continuing Education Credits.

Part II is designed for those who wish to have improved comprehension of implant treatment for their patients. Part I attendance is highly recommended prior to attending Part II.

Synopsis :

Successful implant osseointegration is well documented over the past forty years. Implant dentistry has not been formally presented in dental school from the mid 2000's, until now. Our dental students at the Ostrow School of Dentistry are currently treatment planning, working with surgical residents in the placement of dental implants and are successfully restoring cement retained and screw retained restorations. This program will educate the dentist in the most predictable manner to learn and treat patient that have missing teeth with the dental implant and its restoration. Aspects of treatment planning will be discussed and compared with conventional dentistry vs implant dentistry. The participant will become knowledgeable about CT scan, radiographic and surgical guides, implant components, implant provisional restorations, and screw retained and cement retained restoration. This course is designed for those that wish to begin implant treatment for their patients and those that would like a better basic understanding of dental implants.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED :

- Implant Introduction- history and types
- CT Scans- reading and identifying structures and position of implants
- Radiographic/Surgical Guides
- Implant Components- screws, screw drivers and abutments
- Implant position
- Treatment Planning for simple implant restorations
- Implant provisional restorations
- Soft tissue management for implant restorations
- Cement vs screw retained restorations