Module – 1 (INTRODUCTORY PHASE)

• When & why to choose a classical implant retained fixed restorations post extraction
• Introduction to Implantology
• History
• Classification
• Surgical anatomy of the maxilla & mandible
• Diagnosis
• Case selection & treatment planning
• Medical considerations in implants

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• Pharmacology in implants
• BONE:-relation to implants
• Bone density
• Bone biology & physiology
• Anatomic considerations
• Concepts of Osseo integration: - a cellular phenomenon
• Biotype classification
• SAC classification

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• Different types & designs of implants
• Radiology in implants:-
• Opg diagnosis
• CT planning with advanced planning software
• Virtual planning with CBCT evaluation
• Surgical guide fabrication
• Basic armamentarium & preoperative assessment including sterility protocols.
• Hands on: - Incision & Flap design rationale, Suturing techniques on dummy models.

Module – 2 (SURGICAL PHASE)

• Concepts of basic implant surgical techniques A to Z – step by step
• Introduction to different implant systems
• Specific Implant selection
• Implant dentistry – A periodontal perspective
• Peri-implant soft tissue complex
• Predictable bone remodeling Vs Crestal bone loss

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• Understand the pitfalls in hard & soft tissue anatomy
• Hands on: - Implant placement on the model
• Preoperative dental operatory protocol for Implants
• Live conventional implant placement by the mentor
• Essential aspects of Physiodispenser units
• The mystique about membranes

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• Live implant placement by the participant with bone evaluation
• Individual case planning & post operative evaluation with discussion
• Occlusion in Implants
• Socket preservation techniques & materials
• Flap or Flapless implantology
• Immediate implants: how to place it & to load or not to load?

Module – 3 (CLINICAL PHASE)

• What are Prosthetic components & Abutments?
• Hype about bone grafts: - what is the best graft material?
• Titanium tacs for membrane stabilization
• Prosthetic options for individual clinical case
• Gingival modification prior to Impressions
• Different impression techniques i.e. Abutment & Fixture level

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• Guideline to prosthetic options
• Cement retained / screw retained
• Optimal Abutment selection criteria
• Single Vs Two stage
• Implant overdentures
• Philosophy
• Advantages & disadvantages

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• Planning for implant placement
• Ball over - partials
• Understand how bone density & implant diameter affects prosthesis type & design
• The hybrid prosthesis
• Basic principle of maxillary sinus elevation
• All on four & all on six concept
• Hands on: – Over denture demonstration

Module – 4 (PROSTHETIC PHASE)

• Specialized implant impression trays
• Bite registration for full mouth rehabilitation with implants
• Biomechanical considerations
• Implant platforms

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• Abutment connection & designs
• Analysis of biomechanical factors for prosthetic options like single implant crowns, fixed partial crowns.
• Loading protocols
• Concepts of occlusion in Implant retained prosthesis

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• Peri-Implant soft tissue management
• Provisionalization of Implants
• Gingival former selection & recovering of osseointegrated implants
• Basic principle of maxillary sinus elevation
• Hands on: - Impression on models

Module – 5

• Live hands on: - Impression taking on the patient
• Periimplantitis
• Causes, diagnosis & management

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• Maintenance of Implants
• Immediate prosthesis in Aesthetic zone
• Final prosthetic rehabilitation by the participants

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• Prosthetic complications management

Material provided by the Academy

• Prosthetic training by the Prosthodontist.
• Full 1 year follow-up/consultation

• Special surgical kit provided by the Academy to the students during the programme.