Faculty: Dentistry This major focuses on the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implants, which are used to replace missing teeth and restore oral function and aesthetics. Students develop skills in implant surgery, prosthodontics, and patient management. Graduates are prepared for careers in dental implant practices, hospitals, and specialized clinics. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of oral implantology, surgical techniques, and restorative procedures. - Develop skills in implant surgery, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and surgical procedures. - Learn techniques for prosthodontic restoration of dental implants, 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 oral implantology practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Oral Implantology** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in oral implantology. - Fundamentals of dental implants, surgical techniques, and restorative procedures. 2. **Implant Surgery** - Principles of implant surgery, patient assessment, and treatment planning. - Techniques for performing implant surgical procedures, including implant placement, bone grafting, and sinus lifts. 3. **Prosthodontic Restoration of Implants** - Fundamentals of prosthodontic restoration of dental implants, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. - Techniques for designing, fabricating, and placing implant-supported prostheses. 4. **Biomaterials and Osseointegration** - Principles of biomaterials used in dental implants and osseointegration processes. - Techniques for selecting and utilizing biomaterials for successful implant integration and longevity. 5. **Implant Maintenance and Complications** - Fundamentals of implant maintenance, peri-implant diseases, and complication management. - Techniques for preventing, diagnosing, and treating 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 Implantology** - Principles of patient management, communication, and informed consent in implantology. - Techniques for managing patient expectations, anxiety, and post-operative care. 8. **Practicum in Oral Implantology** - Real-world experiences in oral implantology, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in dental implant practices, hospitals, or specialized clinics. - Application of learned skills in practical oral implantology scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Oral Implantology** - Comprehensive project applying skills in implant surgery, prosthodontic restoration, or advanced implant techniques. - Delivery of a polished implantology project, case study, or research paper. **Assessment Methods:** - Implant surgery reports, prosthodontic restoration plans, biomaterial analyses, implant maintenance plans, advanced technique projects, patient management case studies, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Dental Implants: Surgical and Prosthetic 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 prosthodontics. Suitable for students interested in oral implantology and dental implant procedures. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. Additional specialized training may be required for advanced practice. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Oral Implantology and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields, such as specialization in Implant Dentistry or related disciplines. **Target Audience:** Aspiring implant dentists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and individuals seeking careers in dental implant practices, hospitals, specialized clinics, and related fields. This major equips students with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to excel in oral implantology, supporting careers in dental implant practices, hospitals, specialized clinics, and related fields.