Implant Guides 101
Course Overview
Objective: Teach new dental graduates how to effectively use surgical guides in dental implant procedures.
Duration: 1 day (approximately 8 hours, including breaks).
Format: Lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice with surgical guides.
Morning Sessions
1. Introduction to Implant Surgical Guides (9:00 AM - 9:30 AM)
Overview of the types of surgical guides (tooth-supported, mucosa-supported, bone-supported).
Benefits of using surgical guides in implant surgery.
2. Design and Fabrication of Surgical Guides (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
The process of designing surgical guides based on CBCT and intraoral scans.
Overview of the fabrication process (3D printing).
3. Preoperative Planning with Surgical Guides (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Integrating digital imaging with surgical planning software.
Simulating implant placement using software to create a precise surgical guide.
4. Practical Demonstration: Setting Up for Surgery (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Demonstration on how to prepare for surgery with the surgical guide.
Review of the necessary surgical instruments and their setup.
Lunch Break (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
Afternoon Sessions
5. Hands-On Session: Using Surgical Guides (1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
Hands-on practice in placing implants using tooth-supported and bone-supported guides on models.
Techniques for proper guide positioning and stabilization.
6. Troubleshooting and Overcoming Challenges (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Common challenges when using surgical guides and how to overcome them.
Adjusting the surgical plan during the procedure if needed.
7. Case Studies: Success Stories and Complications (4:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
Discussion of case studies highlighting successful outcomes using surgical guides.
Review of cases where complications occurred and learning from these experiences.
8. Final Discussion, Q&A, and Certification (4:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Open floor for participants to ask questions and share their thoughts.
Recap of key learning points from the course.
Distribution of certificates of completion.