Module 1: Extraction Site Management
This introductory module is focused on management of extraction sites including Socket Preservation, and Implant Placement in both optimal and deficient sites. A comprehensive overview will help understand and advance proficiency in regenerating bone and soft tissue after extractions and placement of implants with either a single stage or staged GBR approach.
This module runs for 4 days with three days dedicated to didactics and the last day dedicated to live surgical demonstration by DACE faculty followed by surgeries by program participants. Didactics will cover proper diagnosis & treatment planning protocols, clinical techniques for atraumatic extractions, extraction site grafting & management of complications. In the clinical component, participants will be able to choose from a variety of cases.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and diagnose defect pathology with appropriate treatment methodologies
- Perform atraumatic extractions and routine grafting surgeries with proper selection of armamentarium
- Accurately document and chart the cases for record keeping
- Recognize, manage and prevent associated complications
- Master ‘Socket Shield’, ‘Root Submergence’, immediate implant placement with grafting & socket preservation techniques
- Master Soft Tissue Surgeries including – VIPCT, VISTA, Tunneling, etc
Curriculum:
- Site Anatomy: hard/soft tissues and classification of defects
- Clinical diagnosis and treatment planning including photographic documentation guidelines and strategies
- Radiological principles: Panoromic and 3D interactive diagnosis with Cone Beam CT
- Systematic treatment evaluation protocols and Implant placement protocols
- Principles and parameters that influence peri-implant soft tissue architecture
- Soft tissue manipulation: flap designs, incisions and suturing techniques for preserving tissue architecture
- Guidelines, indications and surgical protocols for gingival grafts, connective tissue grafts, etc
- Taxonomy of instrumention and relevant usage
- Biomaterials Basics (Grafts/Collagen): classification, indications, features and benefits
Suturing types and techniques
- Post-operative follow up and Discussion on complications and management with a emphasis on prevention protocols
Course Exercises:
- Place 1 implant and use at least 1 grafting technique
- Perform at least 3 implant surgeries in private practice prior to next module
- Document and present the 3 implant surgeries in the next module
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