Implant Surgery - Level 2 (June 19 - 20, 2026)

Implant Surgery - Level 2 is organized by Gordon J. Christensen - Practical Clinical Courses and will be held from Jun 19 - 20, 2026 in Provo, Utah, United States of America.

Description:
Placing implants in healthy patients with adequate bone, and even those who require some bone grafting, is relatively simple, enjoyable, and profitable!  It should be a part of the practice of any interested dentist.  This course is oriented toward those dentists who have had a moderate level of surgical experience, enjoy it, and want to increase their knowledge and clinical skills in placement of implants.  The following and other topics are included in the course:

• Diagnosis and treatment planning for implants vs. conventional restorative prosthodontic services
• Practice management related to implant placement
• Indications and contraindications for implants
• Essential oral anatomy
• Evaluating when implant placement requires bone grafting
• Bone grafting materials and techniques
• Simplified sinus lift procedures
• Comparison of implant companies
• Implant placement techniques
• Related prosthodontic materials and techniques

Behavioral Objectives:
At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Determine and prioritize in which clinical situations implants are needed
• Discuss the relationship of oral anatomy to implant placement
• Describe bone types appropriate for implant placement
• Describe adequate radiographs for simple implant placement
• Discuss and compare the popular types of root-form implants
• Describe and list the requirements for emergency equipment when placing implants
• Discuss surgical principles related to implant placement
• Describe necessary anesthetic procedures, analgesics, and antibiotics
• Describe and list typical surgical equipment and instrument needs
• List the steps, techniques, and instruments needed for typical root-form implant placement, including soft-tissue management, osteotomy, implant placement, grafting if necessary, one appointment or two appointment surgery with implant exposure, loading of implants, implant maintenance.