Surgical Module #1: Implant Placement: Core Principles & Protocols

Online Courses: Available Now

In-Person Skill Hands-On Course: January 30-31, 2026 in Orlando, FL

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. CBCT Treatment Planning: Understand terminology, CBCT interpretation, and classification systems (bone availability and density) essential for ideal treatment planning
2. Patient Selection: Learn to identify potential medical and dental factors that may directly influence dental implant treatment outcomes
3. Dental Implant Surgery: Understand various classifications and protocols for dental implant placement surgery, with a focus on ideal implant positioning
4. Bone Density Related Protocols: Learn step-by-step surgical protocols tailored for different bone density types
5. Surgical Proficiency: Apply fundamental surgical principles and suturing techniques for effective dental implant placement and socket grafting
6. Free-Hand vs. Guided Surgery: Learn the indications for free-handed and guided surgery while understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each technique
7. Pharmacologic Management: Acquire knowledge of essential pharmacologic principles to enhance the success and predictability of dental implant treatment
8. Practice Management: Develop strategies for launching and managing a successful implant practice, including establishing appropriate fee structures
   

Online/In-Person Topics (60 hours):

1. Dental Implant Treatment Planning
2. Medical Evaluation
3. Introduction to Radiographic Evaluation
4. CBCT Radiographic Anatomy
5. CBCT Interactive Treatment Planning
6. Atraumatic Extraction Techniques
7. Socket Grafting Protocols
8. Bone Graft and Membrane Selection
9. Basic Surgical Protocols
10. Suturing Techniques
11. Pharmacologic Use in Oral Implantology
12. Medication Contraindications
13. Ideal Implant Positioning Principles
14. Implant Surgery – Step-by-Step Protocol
15. Bone Density-Specific Surgical Protocols- Osseodensification
16. Introduction To Guided Surgery
17. Guided Surgery Step-by-Step Protocol
18. Post-Implant Treatment
19. Dental Implant Classifications & Protocols
20. Starting an Implant Practice
21. Dental Implant Fees

Hands-On Skill Building Workshops:

1. Atraumatic Extraction
2. Socket Grafting Protocols
3. Soft Tissue Handling (Reflection, Reduce Tissue Tension….)
4. Vital Structure Identification (i.e. mental foramen)
5. Implant Placement in Different Clinical Situations
6. CBCT interactive treatment planning
7. Bone Density Related Protocols
8. Osseodensification Techniques
9. Implant Insertion Techniques & Resonance Frequency Analysis
10. Basic and Advanced Suturing Techniques