Implantology
Theory, live-surgery, hands-on

Summary
Aim of the present advanced course is to provide attendants with a thorough understanding of how and when implantology should be the choice of election in treating patients. The course will be focused on the treatment of demanding and esthetic areas by means of advanced techniques for diagnosis, surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation. Single and multiple implant techniques on the upper and lower jaw, from single tooth substitution to the treatment of the edentulous patient (and with the several situations in between) are described in detail and will also be subject to practical activity.

Scientific Director


Dr. Diego Lops
2001: Doctor in Dentistry: vote 110/110.
From 2001: Teacher and Tutor Department of Implatology, Head Professor E. Romeo, St.Paul Hospital, Dental Clinic, University of Milan, Italy.
2004: Post-graduate  on "Advanced oral surgery and maxillary reconstructive technics" at University of Paris - Paris VII.
2004: Master in "Innovation technics in oral implantology and prosthetic rehabilitation" at University of Milan, Italy.
From 2006: Teacher and Tutor at Post-graduate Implant Dentistry and Prosthetic Rehabilitation Course, St.Paul Hospital, Dental Clinic, University of Milan, Italy.
2008: Phd on Implant Dentistry and Prosthetic Rehabilitation at University of Milan, Italy.
From 2009: Teacher and Tutor at Post-graduate Implant Dentistry and Prosthetic Rehabilitation Course, Dental Clinic, University of Padova, Italy.
2011: Winner of the IIS International Prize for the Best Clinical Research of the 2011.
ITI (International Team for Implantology) Fellow Member.
IAO Active Member (Italian Association of Ossseointegration).
PEERS Active Member (Platform for Exchange, Education, Researc and Science).
Author of 30 Publications on international peer-reviewed journals.

 
Program Details
First day
Dental Implants: short overview
Biology of implant prosthesis - tissue interface
Factor effecting the stability of the peri-implants tissues
Patient evaluation and anatomical considerations
Evaluation of all components of the esthetic zone 
Treatment planning diagnostic tools: CT imaging, surgical guide
Preparing the impant site for esthetic restorations
Video session on preparing the implant site for esthetic restoration
Soft tissue profiles influence of implant component design on esthetic outocome
Scientific evidence on correct implant placement in anterior areas
Implant impression techniques
Abutment selection
Provisional placement: immediate vs staged
Laboratory techniques and procedures

Second day
CLINICAL CASE DISCUSSION
Implant placed in esthetic zone
Immediate implant placement vs staged implant placement
Minimally invasive implant placement
Immediate vs delayed implant loading
Scientific evidence on correct loading time: immediate always?

Third day
VIDEO SESSION
Immediate implant placement and restoration in anterior areas
Soft and hard tissue augmentation around implant: predictability of GBR procedures
Definition and classification of the defect in anterior area
Treatment options of different defects in anterior area
Bone substitute
Membranes
LIVE SURGERY SESSION
Advanced cases of implants and GBR procedures in anterior area

Fourth day
VIDEO SESSION
regenerative materials handling
The socket preservation technique
Video session socket preservation technique
Regeneration around implants
Minimally invasive tooth extraction
Ridge preservation and augmentation
HANDS-ON SESSION
Implants placement in anterior area and GBR procedures

Fifth day
HANDS-ON SESSION
Implant placement in anterior area and GBR procedures
Computer-assisted implant positioning
Scientific evidence on computer assisted implant positioning
Advantages and disadvantages of computer assisted implant
Positioning natural teeth
VIDEO SESSION
Computer assisted implant positioning
Clinical cases discussion: computer assisted implant 
Positioning
Final discussion on clinical cases treatments in anterior areas with and without GBR
Discussion of clinical cases presented by the partecipants
New materials for implant prosthesis and anterior areas on natural teeth: the ceramic veneers