College: Dentistry

This specialization focuses on the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implantology, used to replace missing teeth and restore oral function and aesthetics. Students develop skills in dental implant surgery, prosthetics, and patient management. Graduates are prepared to work in dental implant clinics, hospitals, and specialized clinics.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of dental implantology, surgical techniques, and restorative procedures.
• Develop skills in dental implant surgery, including patient evaluation, treatment planning, and surgical procedures.
• Learn techniques for implant restoration using dental prosthetics, including crowns, bridges, and dentures.
• Explore principles of biomaterials, osseointegration, and implant maintenance.
• Analyze and manage complex implant cases, including complications and failures.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical skills for effective dental implant practice.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Dental Implantology
   • An overview of the key concepts, principles, and practices in dental implantology.
   • Basics of dental implants, surgical techniques, and restorative procedures.
2. Dental Implant Surgery
   • Principles of dental implant surgery, patient evaluation, and treatment planning.
   • Techniques for performing implant surgery, including implant placement, bone grafting, and sinus lift procedures.
3. Restoration of Implants using Dentures
   • Basics of implant restoration with dentures, including crowns, bridges, and prosthetic dentures.
   • Techniques for designing, manufacturing, and placing implant-supported dentures.
4. Biomaterials and Osseointegration
   • Principles of biomaterials used in dental implants and the osseointegration process.
   • Techniques for selecting and using biomaterials to ensure successful implant integration and longevity.
5. Implant Maintenance and Complications
   • Basics of implant maintenance, peri-implant diseases, and complication management.
   • Techniques for preventing, diagnosing, and managing implant-related complications and failures.
6. Advanced Implant Techniques
   • Principles of advanced implant techniques, including guided surgery, digital planning, and immediate loading.
   • Techniques for performing complex implant procedures and managing challenging cases.
7. Patient Management in Implant Dentistry
   • Principles of patient management, communication, and informed consent in implant dentistry.
   • Techniques for managing patient expectations, anxiety, and post-surgical care.
8. Practical Training in Oral Implantology
   • Real-world experiences in oral implantology, including observations, internships, and practical projects in dental implant clinics, hospitals, or specialized clinics.
   • Application of acquired skills in practical dental implant scenarios.
9. Graduation Project in Dental Implantology
   • A comprehensive project to apply skills in dental implant surgery, prosthetic restoration, or advanced implant techniques.
   • Presentation of a polished dental implant project, case study, or research paper.

Assessment Methods:

Reports on dental implant surgery, prosthetic restoration plans, biomaterial analyses, implant maintenance plans, advanced techniques projects, patient management case studies, practical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and internship assessments.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Dental Implants: Surgical and Restorative Principles" by Carl E. Misch.
• "Contemporary Implant Dentistry" by Carl E. Misch.
• "Biomaterials in Dentistry" by various authors.
• "Peri-Implant Diseases: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Management" by various authors.
• "Digital Planning and Guided Surgery in Implant Dentistry" by various authors.
• "Patient Management in Implant Dentistry" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of dentistry, surgery, and dental prosthetics. Suitable for students interested in dental implantology and dental implant procedures.

Duration of Specialization:

Usually 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships. Additional specialized training may be needed for advanced practice.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in dental implantology and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields, such as specialization in implant dentistry or related disciplines.

Target Audience:

Aspiring dentists in the field of implant dentistry, oral surgeons, dental prosthetists, and individuals seeking careers in dental implant clinics, hospitals, specialized clinics, and related fields. This specialization equips students with the specialized skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of dental implantology, supporting careers in dental implant clinics, hospitals, specialized clinics, and related fields.