Dentistry under the Caribbean Sun
Experience Jamaica’s natural paradise from from Mar 11-18th, 2023. Join us at the 5 Star, all inclusive, adults only Iberostar Grand Rose Hall or the family friendly Iberostar Rose Hall Suites.
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Day 1
Surgical Concepts and Particulate Grafting Techniques
Course Introduction, Bone Physiology and Healing Bone Grafting Materials Bone Grafting Surgery Concepts Particulate Grafting Concepts for Covering Exposed Implant Threads, Large Socket Defects, Deficient Ridges and more Hands On Lab: Flap Design, Primary Closure & Advancing the Flap, Suturing Techniques
Session 1 – Day 1
Dr. Rod Stewart
Course Introduction Rationale for Dental Implantology Biology of the Interface. Patient Selection and Evaluation Imaging for ImplantsDay 2
Soft Tissue Considerations and Ridge Expansion Techniques
Soft Tissue Considerations Biotype Identification and Alteration Immediate Aesthetic Zone Implants Hands-On Lab: Immediate Placement with Bone Augmentation Bone Expansion Techniques Live Patient Surgery Demonstration: Expanding an Atrophic RidgeSession 1 – Day 2
Dr. Rod Stewart
Bone Physiology & Wound Healing Head and Neck anatomy review Implant Surgery – stage 1 Straumann & Neodent Repspresentation on their surgical systems – Manufacturers Hands On Hands On: Model Surgery – Stage 1Day 3
Sinus Grafting and the Management of Grafting Complications
Sinus Augmentation- Direct and Indirect Sinus Augmentation Techniques Hands On Lab- Direct Sinus Lift Live Patient Surgery Demonstration- The Direct Sinus Lift Managing Grafting Complications Billing and Fees
Session 1 – Day 3
Dr. Rod Stewart
Demo Surgery: Stage 1 surgery Stage 2 surgery and periodontal procedures Demonstration Surgery – Stage 2 surgery Hands on Lab: Stage 2 or perio surgery. Pigs JawsDay 4
Block Grafting Techniques
Diagnosing the need to augment a ridge. What are the criteria? Medication Protocols pre and post op Incision and flap designs for a variety of missing teeth. The use of Allograft Blocks Membranes for covering the block. How to prepare the recipient site & the block How to affix the block. The appropriate suture to use and how [...]
Session 1 – Day 4
Dr. Rod Stewart
The Immediate Implant Demo surgery: Immediate placement Implant maintenance / Complications Insurance codes & FeesSession 2 – Day 1
Dr. George Arvanitis
Grafting materials and techniques Hands On: Socket graft with membrane, onlay graft + tacks Treatment planning