Incidental Implant Fundamentals Course
The Incidental Implant Course Premise:
Even if you don’t place implants yourself, you cannot escape the pivotal role they play in modern dentistry.
Every General Dental Practitioner (GDP) needs a fundamental understanding of the indications and considerations an implant surgeon applies to a case. Understanding the main placement techniques and the restorative process is essential to refer appropriately and support patients on their implant journey.
If a tooth requires extraction, what simple steps can a GDP take to make the success of a future implant more predictable? Conversely, when would a referral to an implant surgeon for the extraction be the best option?
Referring the surgery but restoring the case in-house is an excellent way to enter the implant field and grow your scope of practice.
Utilising our state-of-the-art facility, you’ll get hands-on with the latest Megagen components and learn the fundamentals of restoring implants and how to select simple cases to start with.
Finally, every GDP should feel comfortable maintaining existing implant patients and knowing when to refer them for further treatment.
Designed for dentists who don’t currently place implants or are very early in their journey, this one-day course provides the tools to support your patients. You will gain a comprehensive overview and a contemporary understanding of this rapidly evolving field.
Key Topics of Discussion:
Medical and dental considerations required to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for implants.
Understanding the surgeon's workflow, including digital planning and current placement techniques, to better visualise the patient's journey.
Deciding between socket preservation and immediate placement—understanding the indications, risks, and benefits of each approach.
A step-by-step guide to restoring implants in general practice, with a focus on identifying "easy wins" and selecting straightforward cases to build confidence.
An overview of temporary restoration techniques used to manage aesthetics and sculpt soft tissue during the healing phase.
Essential protocols for the General Dental Practitioner to monitor implant health, maintain hygiene, and identify early signs of complications.
This 1 day course is associated with 7 hours Verifiable CPD.
Course places are limited to small groups personalised feedback and hands-on guidance.
Delegates on our waitlist will have priority booking for new cohorts so please sign up via the link at the bottom of our course booking page if no spaces are currently available.
The course is written and delivered by Christopher Leech.
